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allows, additional comments will be 

permitted. Copies of oral comments 

must be submitted in writing at the 

meeting. Additional written comments 

are welcome and must be filed by May 

11, 2012. 

DATES: The meeting will be held on 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 

5 p.m. 

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in 

the Media Center at the U.S. Department 

of Transportation Headquarters, 1200 

New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 

20590. To participate via teleconference, 

please contact Richard Lolich at the 

Maritime Administration as indicated 

below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Richard Lolich, (202) 366–0704; 

Maritime Administration, MAR–540, 

Room W21–310, 1200 New Jersey Ave. 

SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001; 

richard.lolich@dot.gov. 

Authority: 5 U.S.C. App 2, Sec. 9(a)(2); 41 

CFR 101–6. 1005; DOT Order 1120.3B. 

Dated: April 19, 2012. 

By order of the Maritime Administrator. 

Julie P. Agarwal, 

Secretary, Maritime Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2012–9835 Filed 4–23–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–81–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration Electric Vehicle Safety 

Technical Symposium 

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration (NHTSA), 

Department of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Announcement of public 

symposium. 

SUMMARY: The National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration (NHTSA) is 

announcing a technical symposium that 

will be held in Washington, DC on May 

18, 2012 to discuss safety considerations 

for electric vehicles powered by 

lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The 

symposium will include brief NHTSA 

presentations outlining current agency 

research and activities related to Li-ion 

batteries and Li-ion battery-powered 

vehicles, as well as presentations by the 

Department of Energy, voluntary 

standards bodies, and automotive and 

battery manufacturers. Information on 

the date, time, location, and framework 

for this public event is included in this 

notice. Because of space limitations, 

registration by May 11, 2012 is highly 

recommended. There are no fees to 

register or to attend this event. 

DATES: The symposium will be held on 

May 18, 2012, at the location indicated 

in the ADDRESSES section below. The 

symposium will start at 8:30 a.m. and is 

scheduled to continue until 4:30 p.m., 

local time. However, the symposium 

will continue beyond 4:30 p.m. if the 

presiding official believes that allowing 

the discussion to extend beyond that 

time would be beneficial. If you plan to 

attend the technical symposium, please 

follow the registration process described 

under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT by May 11, 2012. Depending 

on the available space, registration may 

be accepted after that date. 

ADDRESSES: The May 18, 2012 

symposium will be held in the West 

Atrium of the U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 

Registration. The meeting will be open 

to the public and will be physically 

accessible to people with disabilities. 

Due to space limitations, preregistration is highly recommended. If 

you would like to attend the 

symposium, please register by the date 

specified under the DATES section above, 

by visiting http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/ 

events/register.cfm and filling out the 

on-line form provided. To register, you 

will be required to provide your first 

and last name and an email address, and 

indicate whether you are a U.S. citizen. 

Please specify any requests for sign 

language interpretation, other auxiliary 

aids, or other reasonable 

accommodation by contacting Mr. Chris 

Morris, whose contact information is 

listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT, no later than May 11, 2012. 

Last minute requests will be accepted, 

but may be impossible to fulfill. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

technical issues: Mr. Charlie Case, 

NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety 

Compliance, telephone (202) 366–5319, 

email address: charlie.case@dot.gov. 

For logistical issues: Mr. Chris Morris, 

NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety, 

telephone (202) 493–2218; email 

address: christopher.morris@dot.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration (NHTSA) is hosting a 

public technical symposium to discuss 

regulatory and safety considerations for 

lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered 

vehicles. 

Electric vehicles show great promise 

as an innovative and fuel-efficient 

option for American drivers. Significant 

research and other activities related to 

the safety of these vehicles are ongoing 

by NHTSA, the Department of Energy 

(DOE), vehicle and battery 

manufacturers, standards organizations, 

and others. The purpose of this 

symposium is to bring together relevant 

stakeholders to share information on the 

status of safety activities related to the 

use of Li-ion batteries in vehicles 

designed for on-road use. 

In recognition of the growth in the 

vehicle segment, NHTSA has been 

focusing increased attention on Li-ion 

battery safety. For example, the agency 

has been working with vehicle 

manufacturers to ensure they have 

appropriate post-crash protocols. Earlier 

this year, with the assistance of the 

National Fire Protection Association, 

DOE, and others, NHTSA issued interim 

guidance for consumers, emergency 

responders, and tow truck operators. 

This guidance was aimed at increasing 

awareness about the specific attributes 

related to Li-ion battery-powered 

vehicles and at identifying appropriate 

safety measures to be used in the event 

of a crash involving such a vehicle. 

At the same time, NHTSA is actively 

involved in developing a body of 

research regarding electric vehicle 

safety. The agency is assessing the 

performance and functional 

requirements of battery storage systems. 

NHTSA is conducting a detailed Failure 

Analysis approach to help the agency to 

identify the problems that can occur in 

Li-ion batteries and the severity of their 

occurrence. This will help NHTSA 

prioritize its research and potential 

rulemaking in this area. 

Technical Symposium Agenda. 

NHTSA expects that the following 

topics will be part of the symposium: 

NHTSA’s ongoing research on Li-ion 

battery safety; DOE’s perspective on Liion battery safety; an overview of 

industry voluntary standards applicable 

to Li-ion battery-powered vehicles; 

emergency response procedures relevant 

to Li-ion battery-powered vehicles; and 

other safety issues, including those 

related to battery management systems, 

battery design parameters, and safety 

testing. 

Technical Symposium Procedures 

and Logistics. NHTSA will conduct the 

symposium informally. The symposium 

will include brief presentations from 

NHTSA, DOE, voluntary standards 

bodies, and automotive and battery 

manufacturers. There will be 

opportunities for attendees to ask 

questions of NHTSA and of the 

technical presenters. 

To attend this symposium, please 

follow the registration process described 

under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT by the date specified under the 

DATES section. Pre-registration is highly 

recommended because of security and 

space limitation reasons. Depending on 

the available space, late registration may 

be accepted. After registration, NHTSA 

will send attendees follow-up 

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 79 / Tuesday, April 24, 2012 / Notices 24561 

1According to petitioners, VTA purchased the 

line from UP in December 2002, with UP retaining 

an operating easement. See Santa Clara Valley 

Transp. Auth.—Acquisition Exemption—Union 

Pac. R.R., FD 34292 (STB served Dec. 26, 2002, and 

Apr. 30, 2003). 

2Petitioners state that the two former shippers on 

the line, Clean Harbors San Jose LLC and Frank-Lin 

Distillers Products Ltd., have, pursuant to 

agreements with VTA, relocated and will continue 

to be rail served at their new locations. 

information regarding symposium day 

logistics (i.e., directions to the building, 

parking accommodations, etc.). 

For security purposes, governmentissued photo identification is required 

to enter the Department of 

Transportation building. Non-U.S. 

citizens will be required to show 

passports. To allow sufficient time to 

clear security and enter the building, 

NHTSA recommends that symposium 

participants arrive 30 to 60 minutes 

prior to the start of the event. 

Issued on: April 18, 2012. 

David L. Strickland, 

Administrator. 

[FR Doc. 2012–9786 Filed 4–19–12; 4:15 pm] 

BILLING CODE 4910–59–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Surface Transportation Board 

[Docket No. AB 33 (Sub-No. 303X); Docket 

No. AB 980 (Sub-No. 1X)] 

Union Pacific Railroad Company— 

Abandonment of Freight Easement 

Exemption—in Alameda and Santa 

Clara Counties, CA (San Jose 

Industrial Lead); Santa Clara Valley 

Transportation Authority— 

Abandonment of Residual Common 

Carrier Obligation Exemption—in 

Alameda and Santa Clara Counties, CA 

(San Jose Industrial Lead) 

On April 4, 2012, Union Pacific 

Railroad Company (UP) and Santa Clara 

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) 

jointly filed with the Surface 

Transportation Board (Board) a petition 

under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption 

from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 

for UP to abandon its freight operating 

easement on, and for VTA, the owner of 

the line, to abandon its residual 

common carrier obligation for, a portion 

of the San Jose Industrial Lead between 

milepost 7.35 near Warm Springs and 

milepost 16.30 near San Jose, a distance 

of 8.95 miles, in Alameda and Santa 

Clara Counties, CA 1 The line traverses 

United States Postal Service Zip Codes 

95116, 95122, 95112, 95133 and 94533. 

In addition to an exemption from the 

provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903, 

petitioners seek an exemption from 49 

U.S.C. 10904 (offer of financial 

assistance (OFA) procedures) and 49 

U.S.C. 10905 (public use provisions). In 

support, petitioners state that the line is 

to be abandoned for freight rail service, 

but will be retained and rebuilt for 

future inclusion in the Bay Area Rapid 

Transit System (BART). Petitioners 

assert that the right-of-way is thus 

needed for a valid public purpose and 

that there is no other overriding public 

need for continued freight rail service.2

These requests will be addressed in the 

final decision. 

According to petitioners, the line does 

not contain Federally granted rights-ofway. Any documentation in petitioners’ 

possession will be made available 

promptly to those requesting it. 

The interest of railroad employees 

will be protected by the conditions set 

forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad— 

Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch 

Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & 

Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 

91 (1979). 

By issuance of this notice, the Board 

is instituting an exemption proceeding 

pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final 

decision will be issued by July 23, 2012. 

Any OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) 

will be due no later than 10 days after 

service of a decision granting the 

petition for exemption. Each OFA must 

be accompanied by a $1,500 filing fee. 

See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). 

All interested persons should be 

aware that, following abandonment of 

rail service and salvage of the line, the 

line may be suitable for other public 

use, including interim trail use. Any 

request for a public use condition under 

49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail 

banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be 

due no later than May 14, 2012. Each 

trail use request must be accompanied 

by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 

1002.2(f)(27). 

All filings in response to this notice 

must refer to Docket Nos. AB 33 (SubNo. 303X) and AB 980 (Sub-No. 1X) and 

must be sent to: (1) Surface 

Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20423–0001; and (2) 

petitioners’ representatives, Mack H. 

Shumate, Jr., 101 North Wacker Drive, 

Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60606 (UP), and 

Charles A. Spitulnik, 1001 Connecticut 

Ave. NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 

20036 (VTA). Replies to the petition are 

due on or before May 14, 2012. 

Persons seeking further information 

concerning abandonment procedures 

may contact the Board’s Office of Public 

Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and 

Compliance at (202) 245–0238 or refer 

to the full abandonment or 

discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR 

part 1152. Questions concerning 

environmental issues may be directed to 

the Board’s Office of Environmental 

Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245–0305. 

Assistance for the hearing impaired is 

available through the Federal 

Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 

1–800–877–8339. 

An environmental assessment (EA) (or 

environmental impact statement (EIS), if 

necessary) prepared by OEA will be 

served upon all parties of record and 

upon any agencies or other persons who 

commented during its preparation. 

Other interested persons may contact 

OEA to obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS). 

EAs in these abandonment proceedings 

normally will be made available within 

60 days of the filing of the petition. The 

deadline for submission of comments on 

the EA generally will be within 30 days 

of its service. 

Board decisions and notices are 

available on our Web site at 

‘‘www.stb.dot.gov.’’ 

Decided: April 19, 2012. 

By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, 

Director, Office of Proceedings. 

Jeffrey Herzig, 

Clearance Clerk. 

[FR Doc. 2012–9815 Filed 4–23–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4915–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Internal Revenue Service 

Proposed Collection; Comment 

Request for Form 1040 and Schedules 

A, B, C, C–EZ, D, D–1, E, EIC, F, H, J, 

R, and SE, Form 1040A, Form 1040EZ, 

Form 1040NR, Form 1040NR–EZ, Form 

1040X, and All Attachments to These 

Forms 

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 

Treasury. 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, 

as part of its continuing effort to reduce 

paperwork and respondent burden, 

invites the general public and other 

Federal agencies to take this 

opportunity to comment on proposed 

and continuing information collections, 

as required by the Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13 

(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This notice 

requests comments on all forms used by 

individual taxpayers: Form 1040, U.S. 

Individual Income Tax Return, and 

Schedules A, B, C, C–EZ, D, D–1, E, EIC, 

F, H, J, R, and SE; Form 1040A; Form 

1040EZ; Form 1040NR; Form 1040NR– 

EZ; Form 1040X; and all attachments to 

these forms (see the Appendix to this 

notice). 

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