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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.

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

Train Crew Staffing

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 15, 2016

With all the locomotives shut down, the air compressor no longer supplied air to the air brake system, the air leaked, and the air brakes gradually become less effective until the combination of locomotive … Third, proposed paragraph (e) provides a 30-day comment period for any person who wishes to file a comment on the petition.

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.

Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices

Federal Register · Rule · May 25, 2004

Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) requires a review of rules to assess their impact on small entities. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Pursuant to Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 3, 2025

Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. … Privacy Act Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of FRA's dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document

Passenger Train Exterior Side Door Safety

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 26, 2014

Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. … FRA will consider all comments received during the public comment period for this NPRM when making a final determination of the NPRM's economic impact on small entities. C.

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Standards for Alternative Compliance and High-Speed Trainsets

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 21, 2018

The comment period was initially scheduled to close on February 6, 2017. However, in a December 12, 2016 letter, APTA requested a 30-day extension of the NPRM's comment period. … During the entire comment period, FRA received comments from two individuals and the following seven entities: Alstom Transportation, Inc.

Petition for Exemption or Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 8, 1995

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.

Event Recorders

Federal Register · Rule · May 26, 1995

FRA finds no merit in AAR's arguments that FRA does not have the power to act as it did or that it exercised that power unlawfully. … The rule does not specify where periodic recorder maintenance must be done, but only that it be performed every periodic inspection.

Safety Glazing Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 9, 2016

Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments, petitions, or materials. … By the close of the comment period on November 25, 2014, FRA received two sets of comments. AAR and ATRRM each submitted comments. A.

Certification of Dispatchers

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 15, 2026

Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. … Privacy Act Statement In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 29, 2003

Section 236.590 Pneumatic Apparatus Pneumatic apparatus will be inspected and cleaned as required. … Any interested party who desires an opportunity for oral comment should notify FRA in writing before the end of the comment period, specifying the basis for the request.

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for the Oregon Portion of the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor (Portland to Eugene)

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 17, 2012

to advise the public that FRA and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will jointly prepare a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act … During the same period, freight volume in the state is expected to grow by approximately 60%.

Railroad Workplace Safety

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 15, 2002

Requests for formal extension of the comment period must be made by February 14, 2002. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Docket Clerk, Docket Management System, U.S. … FRA will consider, however, any comments received during the post-publication comment period before it issues a final rule in this proceeding. Section-by-Section Analysis 1.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 26, 2003

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.

Locomotive Conspicuity; Minimum Standards for Auxiliary External Lights

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · May 13, 1994

process or, by implication, the Safety Act's requirement that an opportunity for oral presentation be provided where notice and comment are necessary. … units used by Amtrak which flash at a period of 0.5 seconds.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · May 27, 2020

The combined train will be allowed one pick-up and/or set-out with the inclusion of the separating event, and the air slips for both trains that were combined will be maintained from the point of combining … 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 · Nov 9, 2000

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.

Selection and Installation of Grade Crossing Warning Systems; Termination of Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 8, 1997

The public comment period closed on June 14, 1995. However, FRA continued to receive comments and to date has received in excess of 3,000 comments in this rulemaking. … lead to helpful public airing of legitimate concerns.