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Notice of Availability of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the DesertXpress High-Speed Passenger Rail Project

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 8, 2010

FRA is the lead agency for the environmental review process and has prepared the Supplemental Draft EIS consistent with the provisions of Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA … ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS should be sent to Ms.

Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Drug and Alcohol Management Information System Reporting

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 31, 2003

periods. … Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), an agency may, for good cause, immediately promulgate a final rule if it finds that prior notice and opportunity for comment “are impracticable, unnecessary

Roadway Maintenance Machine Safety

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 26, 2004

In February 2002, the Task Group met with most of the commenters, as well as other representatives from the industry, to clarify and further discuss the comments and suggestions provided by the commenters … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Pursuant to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 31, 2026

During the comment period, which closed on September 2, 2025, FRA received comments from the following five entities: the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA);  1 the Brotherhood … Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. ), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Act of 1996, 17 requires a Federal agency to

Notice of Public Hearing; Union Pacific Railroad Company

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 14, 2004

As a result of the comments received by FRA concerning this waiver petition, FRA has determined that a public hearing is necessary before a final decision is made on this petition. … Cothen, Jr., Acting Associate Administrator for Safety. [FR Doc. 04-13258 Filed 6-9-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 3, 2022

Please see the Privacy Act Statement heading in Section IV 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.

Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology Deployment Program

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 14, 2000

Discussion of Comments and Conclusions FRA received only two timely-filed public comments on the interim final rule. … (d) FRA intends to make periodic reviews of the processes and products of grant recipients.

Accident/Incident Reporting Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · May 27, 2011

FRA received oral and written testimony at the hearing as well as written comments during the extended comment period. A copy of the hearing transcript was placed in Docket No. … During the initial and extended comment period, FRA received comments and heard testimony from the following organizations, in addition to comments from individuals, listed in alphabetical order: • American

Revisions to Civil and Criminal Penalties; Penalty Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 26, 2006

FRA is proceeding to a final rule without providing a notice of proposed rulemaking or an opportunity for public comment. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This final rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995.

Systems for Telephonic Notification of Unsafe Conditions at Highway-Rail and Pathway Grade Crossings

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 15, 2013

The comment period for the NPRM remained open until May 3, 2011. Furthermore, FRA held a public hearing on September 29, 2011, to receive oral comments in response to the NPRM. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Pursuant to Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 16, 2005

Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, “Comments on OMB control number 2130-0505, or OMB control number 2130 … Abstract: Prior to the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (“TEA 21”), Title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (the “Act”), 45 U.S.C. 821

Train Crew Size Safety Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 28, 2022

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. … Proposed paragraph (c) would provide a 60-day comment period for each petition.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 9, 2015

Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, “Comments on OMB control number ____ .” … Abstract: The Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act (LBIA) of 1911 required each railroad subject to the Act to file copies of its rules and instructions for the inspection of locomotives.

Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 27, 2005

(2) 60-day comment period. … (3) 60-day comment period.

Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 7, 2012

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. … of 2008 (Act).”

Safety Advisory Related to Temporary Signal Suspensions

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 20, 2018

Line and Regional Railroad Association (AAR/ASLRRA), Amtrak, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air … These commenters expressed the view that FRA should mandate solutions through the regulatory process. 3 FRA respectfully disagrees with these commenters.

Environmental Impact Statement for the Altamont Corridor Rail Project From Stockton to San Jose, CA

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 29, 2009

The project EIR/EIS will be prepared in compliance with relevant Federal and State laws, in particular the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). … (36 CFR part 800), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (50 CFR part 402), and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act (49 USC 303).

Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 31, 2019

Dispensing With Notice and Comment This final rule is being published without notice and comment and with an immediate effective date. … 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.

Program for Eliminating Duplication of Environmental Reviews

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 28, 2017

In addition to late comments, the Agencies will also continue to file relevant information in the docket as it becomes available after the comment period closing date. … The Agencies may publish a final rule at any time after close of the comment period.

Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 6, 2023

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.