Documents

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

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 20, 2010

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an abbreviated comment period regarding adjacent-track, on-track safety was published on July 17, 2008, but was later withdrawn on August 13, 2008, to permit further consideration of the RSAC … The group reached consensus regarding critical locomotive electronic standard, updated annual/biennial air brake standards, clarification of the “air brakes operate as intended” requirement, locomotive

Environmental Impact Statement for the Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee Intermodal Station) to Minneapolis, MN (Minneapolis Transportation Interchange) Rail Corridor

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 9, 2010

and major metropolitan areas; • Improving safety, reliability and on-time performance; • Providing a transportation choice for smaller communities which do not have or are under-served by commercial air … Environmental Review Process: The EIS will be developed in accordance with Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations (40 CFR part 1500 et seq. ) implementing the National Environmental Policy Act

Positive Train Control Systems

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 18, 2020

DATES: Written comments must be received by February 16, 2021. FRA believes a 60-day comment period is appropriate to allow the public to comment on this proposed rule. … 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.

Train Crew Staffing

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 29, 2019

Accordingly, on March 15, 2016, FRA issued the NPRM with an initial 60-day comment period. … FRA then extended the comment period for an additional month  5 and held a public hearing on July 15, 2016.

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Restoration and Enhancement Grants Program

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 6, 2019

This notice makes available R&E Grants Program funding provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (2018 Appropriation) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (2019 Appropriation), as … sales, customer information, and train dispatching services; station building utility and maintenance costs; lease payments on rolling stock; routine planned maintenance costs of equipment and train cleaning

Petitions for Waivers of Compliance; Petition for Exemption for Technological Improvements

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 23, 1999

If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, he or she should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for his or her request. … Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable.

System Safety Program

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 30, 2017

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

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

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 12, 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. … Some public comments received by FRA indicated that one year is not a sufficient period of time for the railroads to retain the records required by this section.

Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 10, 2010

(NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), section 4(f) of the DOT Act, the Clean Water Act, or other applicable Federal or State laws. … A report must be submitted for every quarter of the period of performance, including partial calendar quarters, as well as for periods where no grant activity occurs.

Positive Train Control Systems

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 27, 2021

During the comment period for the NPRM, FRA received a general request from APTA on behalf of the commuter rail industry. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Under section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub.

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2017 Positive Train Control Grant Funds

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 29, 2016

DOT Act, the Clean Water Act, and other applicable Federal or State laws such as the FCC requirements for antenna transmission. … of 2015 (PTCEI Act) established.

Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 21, 2022

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.

Roadway Worker Protection

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 14, 1996

Written comments will be available for examination, both before and after the comment period closes, during regular business hours in Room 8201 of the Nassif Building located at the address listed above … It should be noted that a final rule may change based on comments received. However, FRA will take the appropriate prompt action at the close of the comment period.

Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and Safety-Related Proceedings

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 29, 2024

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. … Any comment period shorter than 60 days must be authorized by the Administrator. 9.

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

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 7, 2010

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 … The group reached consensus regarding critical locomotive electronic standards, updated annual/biennial air brake standards, clarification of the “air brakes operate as intended” requirement, locomotive

Implementation of Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 17, 2007

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 Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of DOT's dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Front End Strength of Cab Cars and Multiple-Unit Locomotives

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 8, 2010

Privacy Act I. … At about the same time as the written comment period closed on October 1, 2007, management of DOT rulemaking dockets was transitioning from DOT to the Federal Docket Management System at http://www.regulations.gov

Amendment to Definition of ``Substance Abuse Professional''

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 17, 1996

Comments and DOT Responses Twenty-eight comments addressed the inclusion of ICRC-certified counselors in the SAP definition. No one opposed the proposed amendment. … Federal Aviation Administration List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 121 Air carriers, Aircraft, Aircraft pilots, Airmen, Airplanes, Air transportation, Aviation safety, Drug abuse, Drugs, Narcotics,

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

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 17, 2019

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. … Notice and Comment Procedures FRA believes a 60-day comment period is appropriate to allow the public to comment on this proposed rule.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance and Statutory Exemption

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 22, 2022

Petitioners also explain that on December 10, 2021, Transport Canada granted two exemptions to CP under the Canadian Railway Safety Act that permit the use of CP's Remote Safety Inspection Process (RSIP … ) and ABE Test Process as alternative practices to meet certain freight car safety and air brake inspections performed in Canada as required by Canadian rules.