# 49 C.F.R. § 240.9 (2026): Waivers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 240.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Waivers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 240: QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS / Subpart A: General / § 240.9: § 240.9   Waivers.

## Text

(a) A person subject to a requirement of this part may petition the Administrator for a waiver of compliance with such requirement. The filing of such a petition does not affect that person's responsibility for compliance with that requirement while the petition is being considered.
(b) Each petition for a waiver under this section must be filed in the manner and contain the information required by part 211 of this chapter.
(c) If the Administrator finds that a waiver of compliance is in the public interest and is consistent with railroad safety, the Administrator may grant the waiver subject to any conditions the Administrator deems necessary.
[56 FR 28254, June 19, 1991, as amended at 64 FR 60989, Nov. 8, 1999]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 240.1 (2026) § 240.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 240.3 (2026) § 240.3   Application and responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 240.5 (2026) § 240.5   Effect and construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 240.7 (2026) § 240.7   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 240.9 (2026) § 240.9   Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 240.11 (2026) § 240.11   Penalties and consequences for noncompliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P240_S240_11.md)

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