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Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 1, 2025

Section 238.309 Periodic Brake Equipment Maintenance FRA proposes to extend brake equipment service life and maintenance intervals for periodic cleaning, repairing, and testing of air brake equipment, … period for older equipment fitted with air dryers.

Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 2, 2001

(the “Safety Act”). … However, sanitation compartments are expected to be clean and tidy following periodic servicing and cleaning.

Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 15, 2020

and oil and contaminant separators to keep the compressed air clean. … inspection requirements for air brake cleaning, repairing, lubricating, and testing (known in the industry as “clean, oil, test, and stencil” or “COT&S”).

Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Steam Locomotives; Proposed Revisions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 25, 1998

Requests for formal extension of the comment period must be made by October 26, 1998. … Written comments will be available for examination, both before and after the comment period closes, during regular business hours at the Federal Railroad Administration's office space in 1120 Vermont

Safety and Health Requirements Related to Camp Cars

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 3, 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 … Each such hose or nozzle used shall be cleaned and sanitized as part of the inspection. A signed, dated record of this inspection shall be kept within the camp for the period of the connection.

Locomotive Safety Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 12, 2011

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. … Comments and input that FRA receives during the comment period of this rulemaking will assist the agency in making its final decision.

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 5, 2010

See also 74 FR 23815, May 21, 2009, which reopened the comment period until October 9, 2009. … These are typically classified as positive pressure, open circuit systems whereby the user receives (inhales) clean air with 21 percent O 2 from a compressed air cylinder worn with a harness on the

Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 6, 2003

Based on comments provided in response to this notice, FRA will, after the close of the comment period, determine what action to take. … Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 22, 2023

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. … These are typically classified as positive pressure, open-circuit systems whereby the user receives (inhales) clean air with 21 percent O 2 from a compressed air cylinder worn with a harness on the

Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 21, 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. … The data confirmed that retroreflective sheeting can perform well up to, and perhaps beyond, 10 years, especially when periodically cleaned.

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 23, 1997

Although FRA did not formally extend the comment period, comments received after the closing date of the comment period have been shared with the Working Group at subsequent meetings. … air for extended periods of time with no problems.

Proposed Revisions to the Schedules of Civil Penalties for a Violation of a Federal Railroad Safety Law or Federal Railroad Administration Safety Regulation

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 5, 2006

of 1990 (Inflation Act). … 4,500 (c) Failure to properly test air gauge(s) 3,000 4,500 230.74 Failure to properly clean and/or test all air brake valves, related dirt collectors, filters when required to do so

Power Brake Regulations: Two-way End-of-Train Telemetry Devices

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 21, 1996

See 49 U.S.C. 20141 (formerly contained in Section 7 of the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act, Pub. L. … No. 102- 365 (September 3, 1992), amending Section 202 of the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) of 1970, formerly codified at 45 U.S.C. 421, 431 et seq.).

Revised Proposal for Revisions to the Schedules of Civil Penalties for a Violation of a Federal Railroad Safety Law or Federal Railroad Administration Safety Regulation or Order

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 21, 2010

having to provide prior notice and opportunity for comment under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A). … 5,500 10,000 (c) Failure to properly test air gauge(s) 5,500 10,000 230.74 Failure to properly clean and/or test all air brake valves, related dirt collectors, filters when required

Locomotive Safety Standards; Sanders

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 6, 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 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

Railroad Workplace Safety; Roadway Worker Protection Miscellaneous Revisions (RRR)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 20, 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. … were engaged in such snow removal or cleaning work.

Control of Alcohol and Drug Use: Coverage of Mechanical Employees and Miscellaneous Amendments

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 8, 2021

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.

Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 9, 1998

These commenters also urged FRA to adopt a 92-day calibration period as that is current practice. … Several commenters recommended that if a set of cars is off air for an extended period, all that should be required is a set-and-release test to assure the continuity of the brake pipe.

Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards Governing Operations Using an Electronic Air Brake Slip System

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 15, 2021

contaminant separators in most locomotives to keep compressed air clean. … FRA seeks comment on this proposed record retention period.

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program Application Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 30, 2013

Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q. Any determinations that do not involve conformity. Noise Noise Control Act of 1972, 42 U.S.C. 4901-4918. … Water Resources and Wetlands Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251-1387.