Proposed Rules. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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BILLING CODE 4910-13-M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration

(FRA)received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief. Morris Leasing Company, Ltd. [Docket Number FRA-2001-9999] The Morris Leasing Co., Ltd. of White Pigeon, Michigan has petitioned for a waiver of compliance for two locomotives from the requirements of the Safety Glazing Standards, 49 CFR part 223, which requires certified glazing in all windows and, additionally, a waiver of compliance for one locomotive from the requirements of the Railroad Safety Appliance Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 231, which requires all locomotives built prior to April 1, 1977, be equipped with four switching steps. The two locomotives are used for hauling cars for unloading limestone. The locomotives do not cross any public highways, highway grade crossings, or public streets. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number 2001-9999) and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, DOT Docket Management Facility, Room PL-401 (Plaza Level), 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning these proceedings are available for examination during regular business hours (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) at the above facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility's Web site at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Issued in Washington, DC on November 13, 2001. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. 01-28871 Filed 11-16-01; 8:45 am]

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