# 49 C.F.R. § 1122.3 (2026): Preliminary Fact-Finding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1122.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Preliminary Fact-Finding
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter X: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD / Part 1122: BOARD-INITIATED INVESTIGATIONS / § 1122.3: § 1122.3   Preliminary Fact-Finding.

## Text

The Board staff may, in its discretion, conduct nonpublic Preliminary Fact-Finding, subject to the provisions of § 1122.6, to determine if a matter presents an alleged violation that could be of national or regional significance and subject to the Board's jurisdiction under 49 U.S.C. Subtitle IV, Part A, and warrants a Board-Initiated Investigation. Board staff shall inform the subject of Preliminary Fact-Finding that Preliminary Fact-Finding has commenced. Where it appears from Preliminary Fact-Finding that a Board-Initiated Investigation is warranted, staff shall so recommend to the Board. Where it appears from the Preliminary Fact-Finding that a Board-Initiated Investigation is not warranted, staff shall conclude its Preliminary Fact-Finding and notify any parties involved that the process has been terminated.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.1 (2026) § 1122.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.2 (2026) § 1122.2   Scope and applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.3 (2026) § 1122.3   Preliminary Fact-Finding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.4 (2026) § 1122.4   Board-Initiated Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.5 (2026) § 1122.5   Procedural rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.6 (2026) § 1122.6   Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.7 (2026) § 1122.7   Request for confidential treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.8 (2026) § 1122.8   Limitation on participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_8.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.9 (2026) § 1122.9   Power of persons conducting Board-Initiated Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.10 (2026) § 1122.10   Transcripts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_10.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.11 (2026) § 1122.11   Rights of witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_11.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.12 (2026) § 1122.12   Certifications and false statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_12.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1122.13 (2026) § 1122.13   Right to submit statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1122_S1122_13.md)

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