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Federal Railroad
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Popular Title: Locomotive Crashworthiness |
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RIN 2130-AB23 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/02/2004; End of Comment Period 01/03/2005;
Extension of Comment Period 01/12/2005; End of Extended of Comment Period
02/03/2005. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will address the crashworthiness of locomotives pursuant to
the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act of (1992). FRA investigated
locomotive crashworthiness, as well as a variety of locomotive working
conditions (See RIN 2130-AA89) and reported its finding to Congress. This
rulemaking will establish comprehensive, minimum standards for locomotive
crashworthiness. Locomotive crashworthiness protection is necessary because
locomotive collisions can result in crew injuries and fatalities. These
performance standards are intended to help protect locomotive cab occupants in
the event of a locomotive collision. Examples of locomotive collision
scenarios considered include collisions with another locomotive, the rear of
another train, a piece of on-track equipment, a shifted load on a freight car
on an adjacent parallel track, or a highway vehicle at a rail-highway grade
crossing. These crashworthiness standards must be met by demonstrating
compliance with either the rule's performance standards or a FRA-approved
design standard. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/27/1998 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Occupational Noise |
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RIN 2130-AB56 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/23/2004; End of Comment Period 09/21/2004. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking amends FRA's occupational noise standards for railroad
employees whose predominant noise exposure occurs in the locomotive cab. FRA's
previous standard limited cab employee noise exposure to certain levels based
on the duration of employee exposure. This rulemaking modifies that standard
and also sets out additional requirements. The rulemaking requires railroads
to conduct noise monitoring and to implement a hearing conservation program,
which includes hearing tests (audiograms), training, and monitoring. The
rulemaking also establishes design, build, and maintenance standards for new
locomotives and maintenance requirements for existing locomotives. FRA expects
that this rulemaking will reduce the likelihood of noise-induced hearing loss
for railroad operating employees. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/24/1997 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Pressurized Tank Cars |
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RIN 2130-AB69 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would amend the existing design standards for pressurized tank
cars pursuant to section 9005 of SAFETEA-LU. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems |
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RIN 2130-AB72 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would promote the safety of passengers and crew members in
passenger train emergencies by enhancing FRA's regulations for passenger
train emergency systems. The rulemaking will address passenger train
emergency communication systems (public address and intercom systems),
emergency evacuation systems (doors, emergency window exits, rescue access
windows, and emergency roof access locations), and marking signage systems. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/2005 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Whistle Bans/Train Horn |
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RIN 2130-AB73 |
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Stage: Reconsideration
of Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the final rule on the Use of Locomotive Horns at
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, in response to petitions for reconsideration
that have been submitted by the Association of American Railroads, BNSF
Railway Company, GE Transportation - Rail and Qwick Kurb, Inc. FRA also
intends to make clarifying amendments to various provisions of the final
rule. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/02/1994 |
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Dates for Reconsideration of Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Reconsideration of Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Rail Relocation and Improvement |
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RIN 2130-AB74 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would address the establishment of a grant program authorizing the
Secretary to provide financial assistance to States for local rail line
relocation and improvement projects. This rulemaking would create a new part
to title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations; establish regulations
governing financial assistance under Part 261, including the project
selection criteria; and solicit applications for Capital Grants for Rail Line
Relocation Projects. This rulemaking is required by Section 9002 of the Safe
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU). Section 9002 authorizes, but does not appropriate, $350,000,000
per year for each of the fiscal years (FY) 2006 through 2009 for the purpose
of funding a grant program to provide financial assistance for local rail
line relocation and improvement projects. Congress has not appropriated any
funding for the program for FY 2006. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Fees |
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RIN 2130-AB75 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would govern the assessment and collection of fees from each
commuter rail authority that operates over the Northeast Corridor, which
reflect that rail authority's use of the corridor and its share of
maintenance and capital improvements. Any fees assessed will, however, be
offset by any direct annual contributions that have already been made by that
rail authority for Northeast Corridor capital and maintenance expenses.
Revenues from collected fees will then be merged with the capital appropriation
and will be provided to, and spent by, Amtrak for capital investment. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2005 |
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Dates for Interim Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |