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Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance for Locomotive EBT 16

This notice concerns a regulatory petition, not a procurement opportunity. - Issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - East Broad Top Foundation, Inc. (EBT) requests a waiver for locomotive EBT 16 - Petition seeks extension for removal of flexible staybolts with caps, citing: - Staybolt caps installed during April 2022 rebuild - Locomotive has operated 265 service days since last major inspection - Anticipated 250 additional service days before extended deadline - Limited access to firebox side sheet and robust maintenance program as justification - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or requested - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are applicable

Description

The East Broad Top Foundation, Inc. (EBT) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for relief from certain regulations concerning a locomotive's flexible staybolts with caps. Specifically, EBT seeks an extension of the deadline for the removal of the flexible staybolts with caps on locomotive EBT 16 until April 1, 2029. The petition notes that the staybolt caps were installed in April 2022 as part of a locomotive rebuild and that the locomotive has operated 265 service days since its last fifth annual inspection. EBT supports the request by stating the locomotive has limited access to the firebox side sheet and has had no broken flexible staybolts due to a robust water treatment and maintenance program.

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