Documents

Petition for Waivers of Compliance

Federal Register · Notice · May 26, 1995

The front and rear unit each have two air cooled diesel engines and hydraulic transmissions. … 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.

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Working Group Activity Update

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 23, 2012

An NPRM with an abbreviated comment period regarding adjacent-track, on-track safety was published on July 17, 2008, but was later withdrawn on August 13, 2008, to permit further consideration of the RSAC … This document delays the effective date of the final rule until July 1, 201,3 and establishes a 60-day comment period in order to permit interested parties an opportunity to respond to the submitted petitions

Petition for Waiver of Compliance and Statutory Exemption

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 21, 2016

place at which the defect or insecurity was first discovered to the nearest available place at which the repairs can be made (49 CFR 232.15 and 49 U.S.C. 20303), and each car in a train must have the air … 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 · Sep 23, 2015

Successfully installed and completed static testing of (2) New York Air Brake and (2) Wabtec ECP control valves on four Amtrak Amfleet-1 coach cars. 4. … 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.

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 10, 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.

Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Federal Register · Rule · May 4, 1998

Adequate lighting and sources of air in tunnels and underwater tubes are critical for successful passenger evacuation during emergencies. … Compliance With the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Pursuant to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 9, 2020

Other Specialized Analyses (Paperwork Reduction Act, Federalism, Environmental Impact, Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, Energy Impact) D. Privacy Act E. … Privacy Act Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process.

State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 13, 2009

Please see the Privacy Act heading later in this document for more Privacy Act information. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Pursuant to Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Hours of Service of Railroad Employees; Substantive Regulations for Train Employees Providing Commuter and Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; Conforming Amendments to Recordkeeping Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 22, 2011

This proposed regulation is authorized by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. DATES: Comments: Written comments must be received by May 23, 2011. … Privacy Act FRA wishes to inform all potential commenters that anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any agency docket by the name of the individual submitting the

Repealing a Track Surface Requirement

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 28, 2026

During the comment period that closed on September 2, 2025, FRA received comments from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED)  1 and the International Association of Sheet … Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers—Transportation Division (SMART-TD). 2 1   https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0116-0002. 2   https://www.regulations.gov/

Railroad Police Officers

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 7, 2016

Privacy Act Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. … (b) Interim period.

Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 31, 2026

FRA received four comments. … /comment/FRA-2025-0123-0004.

Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents for Calendar Year 2018

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 5, 2018

Class III reported rail equipment accidents/incidents for a five-year period are shown below. … Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process.

Petition for Modification of Single Car Air Brake Test Procedures

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 23, 2013

Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. … privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov or interested parties may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477).

State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 2, 2009

DATES: Effective Date: Unless FRA receives a written adverse comment or a request for an oral hearing on this direct final rule within the specified comment period, the effective date will be November … While FRA does not anticipate any adverse comment, interested parties may submit written comments or request an oral hearing during the thirty (30) day period immediately following publication of this

Environmental Impact Statement for the ACEforward Program From Merced, Modesto and Stockton to San Jose, California

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 18, 2013

Written comments may be sent to Mr. … Comments may also be sent to Ms.

Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 19, 2005

FRA believes that a 60-day comment period is appropriate to allow the public to comment on this proposed rule. FRA solicits written comments on all aspects of this proposed rule. … Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all our comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted

Freight Car Safety Standards Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 8, 2023

FRA welcomes public comment on these findings and conclusion. 93  Total cost, small manufacturers (undiscounted) = affirming newly built cars comply with Act ($5,900) + participation in periodic … Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 26, 2003

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Pub. L. … 230,644 232.105—General Requirements For Locomotives 20,000 locomotives 20,000 forms 5 minutes 1,667 61,679 232.107—Air Source Requirements—Plans To Monitor All Air Yard Sources

Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 31, 2020

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 rule's economic impact on small entities. 6.