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Passenger Train Exterior Side Door Safety

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 7, 2015

Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information for any submitted comments, petitions, or materials. … FRA invited comment from the railroad industry and the greater public on how this safety briefing should occur, but did not receive any comments during the comment period.

Roadway Worker Protection

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 16, 1996

Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires a review of final rules to assess their impact on small entities. … Watchmen/lookouts shall be properly equipped to provide visual and auditory warning such as whistle, air horn, white disk, red flag, lantern, fusee.

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 31, 2021

For purposes of this NOFO, NEPA also includes all related Federal laws and regulations including the Clean Air Act, Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species … Act, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 23, 2020

The car last received a single car air brake test on May 1, 2020. … If any interested parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 5, 2000

All switching movements are made with the locomotive attached and air brakes cut in. … 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.

Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2024

Section 4(b)(2) of the 2015 Act specifically directs that the annual adjustment be accomplished through final rule without notice and comment. This rule is effective immediately. … notice of and a 60-day comment period on, and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning, each proposed collection of information.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 17, 2015

Specifically, Siemens is seeking the waiver for two EOT models: Q3920 and R3930 (the dual air pipe version of Q3920). The Q3920 and R3930 EOT devices use a Ritron DTX-445 radio. … 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.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 7, 2006

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Pub. … , or otherwise mark the pneumatic apparatus indicating the last cleaning date.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 10, 2017

49 CFR 229.15(16)(b)(i), which requires that each time an Operator Control Unit (OCU) is linked to a Remote Control Locomotive (RCL), and that at the start of each shift a railroad shall test: (i) The air … If any interested part desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.

Addendum to a Test Program for a Conditional Waiver; National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 14, 1996

Air pressure forces the brakes to the rail and battery voltage causes a strong magnetic field to develop a significant retardation force. … 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.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 23, 2020

Generate important data on air brake valve performance in a cold weather environment which cannot be done on the Southern Transcon Intermodal testing; and 6. … If any interested parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 4, 2018

CSX requests to extend the maximum allowable brake pipe air flow from the present regulatory limit of 60 cubic feet per minute (CFM) to 90 CFM for distributed power-equipped trains under specified operating … If any interested parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.

Retention of Current Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accident/Incidents During Calendar Year 2003 and Until Further Amended

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2002

FRA believes that a 60-day comment period is appropriate to allow the public to comment on this Interim Final Rule. FRA solicits written comments on all aspects of this Interim Final Rule. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Pursuant to Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 16, 2020

Several commenters stated that the final rule should provide an initial six-month period for Amtrak and the host railroads to certify schedules, and should extend this period for the pendency of any dispute … A commenter stated that there should be a test period for new schedules.

Draft Tier II Environmental Impact Statement: Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor-Richmond, VA (Main Street Station) to Raleigh, NC (Boylan Wye)

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 7, 2010

The DEIS was prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., the Council on Environmental Quality NEPA implementing regulations, 40 CFR … The public comment period opened on May 28, 2010, and will continue until August 30, 2010.

Fatigue Risk Management Programs for Certain Passenger and Freight Railroads

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 13, 2022

Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 13272 C. Federalism D. International Trade Impact Assessment E. Paperwork Reduction Act F. Environmental Assessment G. … commenters.

Petition for Special Approval of Alternate Standard

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 9, 2016

The cab cars are presently equipped with New York Air Brake's CCB II brake system designed for locomotives and are being maintained and tested under the requirements of 49 CFR 229.29. … 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.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 17, 2020

document provides the public notice that on December 2, 2020, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air … If any interested parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company; Notice Rescinding FRA Emergency Order 18, Requiring the Capability To Initiate Emergency Application of Air Brakes From the Head End and Rear of Trains, After a 60-day Interim Transition Period

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 12, 2004

This short interim transition period will allow both FRA and the railroad to monitor the operations through Cajon pass during that period to ensure that any personnel and operating issues that may arise … Betty Monro, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 04-22941 Filed 10-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

Petition for a Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 9, 1998

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. … Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable.