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Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 31, 2026

inspection period interval for electronic air brake (EAB) systems manufactured by New York Air Brake (NYAB) and Wabtec from 1,472 days to 3,680 days, based on BLET's assertion that there is insufficient … Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 16 requires Federal agencies

Signal and Train Control; Miscellaneous Amendments

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 1, 1996

A record of the parts of the air brake system that are cleaned, repaired, and tested are required to be kept in the railroad' s files or in the cab of the locomotive. … Thus railroads have been able to perform periodic testing and maintenance of air brake and train control pneumatic valves on locomotive 26L brake equipment at the same time.

Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Steam Locomotives

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 17, 1999

Air gauges shall be tested using an accurate test gauge or dead weight tester designed for this purpose. Sec. 230.74 Time of cleaning. … (c) Failure to properly test air gauge(s). 1,000 1,500 230.74 Failure to properly clean and/or test 1,000 1,500 all air brake valves, related dirt collectors, filters when

Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 4, 2002

However, sanitation compartments are expected to be clean and orderly following periodic servicing and cleaning. … Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (the Act) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) requires a review of proposed and final rules to assess their impact on small entities.

Locomotive Safety Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 9, 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. … Many comments were submitted to the public docket in response to the NPRM. The comment period closed on March 14, 2011. FRA is issuing this final rule after considering the comments. III.

Safety and Health Requirements Related to Camp Cars

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 31, 2011

Cleaning (Proposed § 228.329) BMWED also commented on cleaning requirements. … 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

Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 11, 2020

Labor commented about the proposed “significant relaxation” of current maintenance practices and operating requirements in 232.717(b), including the “cleaned, repaired, lubricated, and tested” periodic … inspection requirements for air brake cleaning, repairing, lubricating, and testing (known in the industry as “clean, oil, test, and stencil” or “COT&S”).

Signal and Train Control; Miscellaneous Amendments

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 28, 2001

apparatus) be governed by the air brake testing intervals established in 49 CFR 229.29 rather than the requirements of this section that required that inspection and cleaning at least once every 736 days … Although section 229.29 also requires a 736-day test interval, due to existing waivers, the testing and cleaning intervals for air brake systems and pneumatic systems on many locomotives do not coincide

Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 1, 2001

With the elimination of time-based cleaning, oiling, and testing of air brake systems, the single car air brake test has become the sole method by which air brake equipment on freight cars is periodically … The 15-day waiting period is designed to afford FRA a chance to review any comments submitted during the 60-day comment period, especially those submitted toward the end of that period.

Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 3, 2005

However, from the remainder of 3M's comments specifically referring to “[r]etroreflective sheeting that incorporates air between laminations,” FRA assumes that 3M is referring to air encapsulated sheeting … cleaning of the retroreflective sheeting.

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 26, 2024

Air-purifying respirators remove specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through an air-purifying element, such as an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister. … 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

Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 17, 2001

This period is consistent with the time requested by the AAR and other railroad commenters. … (iii) When a car is equipped for use in passenger train service not due for periodical air brake repairs, as indicated by stenciled or recorded cleaning dates, is on shop or repair tracks, brake equipment

Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 27, 2026

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 J. Energy Impact I. … cleaned.

Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 10, 2002

FRA is not aware of any railroad or AAR comment received by the agency during the NPRM comment period that addressed or objected to this estimated value for avoided injuries. … (a) * * * (2) * * * (iii) When a car equipped for use in passenger train service not due for periodical air brake repairs, as indicated by stenciled or recorded cleaning dates, is on shop or repair

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

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 2, 2022

SUMMARY: As mandated by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act or Act), FRA is expanding the scope of its alcohol … the Act.

Two-Way End-of-Train Telemetry Devices

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 2, 1997

The continuity of the air line from car to car is accomplished by means of flexible air hoses. … The comment period for this proceeding closed on April 15, 1996; however, comments received after that date have been considered.

Securement of Unattended Equipment

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 6, 2015

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. … Accordingly, FRA does not believe it is necessary to either extend the comment period on this issue or recall the RSAC SWG for further discussion.

Texas Central Railroad High-Speed Rail Safety Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 3, 2020

National Environmental Policy Act G. Executive Order 12898 (Environmental Justice) H. Clean Air Act/Air Quality General Conformity I. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act J. … Clean Air Act/Air Quality General Conformity The Clean Air Act of 1970 (as amended) requires Federal agencies to determine the conformity of proposed actions with respect to State Implementation Plans

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

Federal Register · Rule · May 12, 1999

air for extended periods of time with no problems. … However, contrary to the contentions of some commenters, FRA does not believe that cars should be allowed to be ``off air'' for extended periods without being retested.

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 3, 2000

When FRA inspectors conduct train air brake tests, they inspect all of the components noted above as well as the operation of the train air brakes while under the required air pressures. … Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) requires a review of rules to assess their impact on small entities.