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Hours of Service Recordkeeping; Automated Recordkeeping

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 24, 2015

DATES: Comments: Written comments must be received by October 23, 2015. … Privacy Act Statement Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process.

Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 24, 1997

Requests for formal extension of the comment period must be made by April 10, 1997. … Adequate lighting and sources of air in tunnels and underwater tubes are critical for successful passenger evacuation during emergencies.

Notice of Intent To Grant Buy America Waiver to Illinois Department of Transportation To Use Three Non-Domestic Component Parts, in the Incremental Train Control System

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 4, 2013

Commenters should follow the instructions below for mailed and hand-delivered comments. (1) Web Site: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the U.S. … This means that the manufactured products, e.g., the cables, routers, air filtration system, power supplies, radios, antennae, displays, and sensors, which are assembled into each end product, are components

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for the Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN North) Rail Corridor Improvements Studies: Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties, California

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 4, 2011

Persons interested in providing comments on the scope of the Tier-1 EIR/EIS should do so by February 3, 2011. Comments can be sent in writing to Ms. … Comments may also be addressed to Ms. Lea Simpson of Caltrans at their address identified above.

Financial Assistance To Eliminate Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Hazards on Designated High-Speed Rail Corridors

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 14, 2000

ADDRESSES: The public is invited to submit written comments on this notice. … The public is invited to submit comments on this notice.

Track Safety Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 22, 1998

The potential for track buckling increases as the ambient air temperature increases while the potential for pull-aparts increases as the ambient air temperature decreases. … Comments: FRA received no comments about the penalty schedule. Final rule: Under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Pub.

Emergency Order Establishing Additional Requirements for Attendance and Securement of Certain Freight Trains and Vehicles on Mainline Track or Mainline Siding Outside of a Yard or Terminal

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 7, 2013

Based on FRA's accident reporting data for the period from 2009 through 2012, 35.7 percent of train accidents were human factor-caused. … of cars when not connected to a locomotive or other compressed air source.

Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications for the Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 5, 2008

These same crossings create inconveniences when long trains block crossings for extended periods of time and sound horns as they operate through crossings in neighborhoods. … (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.

Track Safety Standards; Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 1, 2008

In hot weather, the rail temperature is generally greater than the ambient (air) temperature. … 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

Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors; English Language Proficiency and Other Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 31, 2026

Privacy Act Statement In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. … Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered.

Modernizing Dispatcher's Record of Train Movements

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 1, 2025

Final Rule Under the Administrative Procedure Act, an agency may dispense with notice and comment “when the agency for good cause finds (and incorporates the finding and a brief statement of reasons therefor … A regulatory flexibility analysis is not required when a rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking. FRA has determined that this rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking.

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

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 19, 2009

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 … Comments on the IFR were received through December 19, 2005. FRA reviewed the comments.

Revisions to Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 31, 2014

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 FRA wishes to inform all potential commenters that anyone is able to search the electronic form of any comment or petition received into any of FRA's dockets by the name of the individual

Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 1, 2025

ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments related to Docket No. … 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.

Moving the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Civil Penalties Schedules and Guidelines From the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to the FRA Website

Federal Register · Rule · May 23, 2019

As such, the notice and comment procedures under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A), do not apply. Regulatory Impact A. … Accordingly, FRA's minimum and maximum civil monetary penalties have been periodically adjusted, pursuant to the Inflation Act, through rulemaking.

Control of Alcohol and Drug Use: Expanded Application of FRA Alcohol and Drug Rules to Foreign Railroad Foreign-Based Employees Who Perform Train or Dispatching Service in the United States

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 12, 2004

No. 102-143 (“Omnibus Act”or “Act”). … At the hearing, FRA also extended the comment period 30 days to allow interested parties time to supplement the record.

Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 17, 2025

FRA received two adverse, substantive comments which opposed the Rule. … This withdrawal would not directly or indirectly impact any environmental resources and would not result in significantly increased emissions of air or water pollutants or noise.

Locomotive Image and Audio Recording Devices for Passenger Trains

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 24, 2019

FRA requests comment on this proposed 72-hour time-period limitation. … 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.

Track Safety Standards; Miscellaneous Proposed Revisions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 3, 1997

FRA requests that parties who have access to this data submit them to FRA during the comment period for this notice. … The potential for track buckling increases as the ambient air temperature increases while the potential for pull-aparts increases as the ambient air temperature decreases.

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

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 14, 2009

The group reached consensus regarding critical locomotive electronic standards, an update of annual biennial air brake standards, clarification of the “air brakes operate as intended” requirement, … Section 9005 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Pub. L.