# 49 CFR § 230.5: Preemptive effect

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 230.5
- **Heading:** Preemptive effect
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 230—STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS > Subpart A—General

## Text

The Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act (49 U.S.C. 20701-20703) preempts all State laws or regulations concerning locomotive safety. Napier v. Atlantic Coast Line R.R., 272 U.S. 605 (1926). However, FRA believes Congress did not intend to preempt State laws or regulations concerning rail operations over which FRA does not exercise jurisdiction. Therefore, in issuing this part, it is FRA's intent that State laws or regulations applicable to those rail operations to which this part does not apply (i.e., insular tourist operations) not be preempted.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 230.1 § 230.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.2 § 230.2 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.3 § 230.3 Implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.4 § 230.4 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.5 § 230.5 Preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.6 § 230.6 Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.7 § 230.7 Responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.8 § 230.8 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.23 § 230.23 Responsibility for general construction and safe working pressure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.23.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.66 § 230.66 Design, construction, and maintenance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.66.md)
- [49 CFR § 230.67 § 230.67 Responsibility for inspection and repairs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-230.67.md)

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