Federal Register #FRA-2010-0074

DOT notices on Form OCE-46, integrated rail dispatch changes, and vessel coastwise use

The U.S. Department of Transportation has published three notices seeking public input or renewing an information collection, rather than soliciting a purchase. - Government buyers and offices - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation: renewal of the Form OCE-46 information collection. - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation: review of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan. - Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation: consideration of a coastwise-use request involving the vessel M/V GT PRINCESS. - Requested actions and requirements - Form OCE-46 (part number OCE-46) supports for-hire motor carriers, freight forwarders, and property brokers seeking voluntary revocation of all or part of their operating authority. - DCTA proposes an integrated dispatch system, including dispatch software and wayside-segment updates, to avoid separate workstations and systems for Centralized Traffic Control and Enhanced Automatic Train Control Temporary Speed Restriction operations. FRA is inviting public comments on the proposed Safety Plan amendment. - MARAD is seeking comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V GT PRINCESS in U.S. coastwise trade, including possible effects on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise-trade businesses. - No products, quantities, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified; these notices do not request a procurement.

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration is requesting public comments on Denton County Transportation Authority’s request to amend its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan. The request proposes transitioning to an integrated dispatch system to eliminate the need for dispatch personnel to operate separate workstations and dispatch systems for Centralized Traffic Control and Enhanced Automatic Train Control Temporary Speed Restriction operations. The request seeks approval for updates to dispatch system software and wayside segments. Comments will be considered if received by November 12, 2026.

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