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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/22/2013 Docket Number: FRA-2013-0060 Dates for NPRM:
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Federal Railroad Administration 51.
Popular Title: Train Crew Staffing and Location RIN 2130-AC48 Stage: Final Rule Previous Stage: NPRM: 03/15/2016; End of Comment Period 05/16/2016. Abstract: This rulemaking would add minimum requirements for the size of different train crew staffs depending on the type of operation. The minimum crew staffing requirements would reflect the safety risks posed to railroad employees, the general public, and the environment. This rulemaking would also establish minimum requirements for the roles and responsibilities of the second train crew member on a moving train, and promote safe and effective teamwork. Additionally, this rulemaking would permit a railroad to submit information to FRA and seek approval if it wants to continue an existing operation with a one-person train crew or start up an operation with less than two crew members. Effects:
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/27/2014 Docket Number: FRA-2014-0033 Dates for Final Rule:
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None Federal Railroad Administration 52.
Popular Title: Locomotive Recording Devices RIN 2130-AC51 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage:None Abstract: This rulemaking would require the installation of inward- and outward-facing locomotive video cameras on controlling locomotives of trains traveling over 30 mph. The recordings would be used to help determine the cause of railroad accidents in order to prevent the occurrence of similar accidents. They would also be used to ensure railroad employee compliance with applicable Federal railroad safety regulations and railroad rules, particularly regulations prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices. This rulemaking attempts to fulfill NTSB recommendations urging FRA to adopt regulations requiring locomotive-mounted audio and video recording devices. FRA is requesting comments regarding whether audio recording devices should be required. This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR parts 217, 218, and 229. Effects:
Prompting action: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/18/2015 Docket Number: Dates for NPRM:
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Federal Railroad Administration 53.
Popular Title: Evaluation of Safety Sensitive Personnel for OSA RIN 2130-AC52 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: : . : Publication Approved ;Publication Date ;End of Comment Period . : Publication Approved ;Publication Date ;End of Comment Period . Abstract: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) request data and information concerning the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in rail and highway transportation. FMCSA and FRA also request information about the potential economic impact and safety benefits associated with regulatory actions that would result in transportation workers in these positions, who exhibit multiple risk factors for OSA, undergoing evaluation by a healthcare professional with expertise in sleep disorders, and subsequent treatment. Effects:
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/08/2015 Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined:
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None Federal Railroad Administration 54.
Popular Title: Track Safety Standards RIN 2130-AC53 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage:None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR Part 213, Track Safety Standards. Specifically, the rulemaking would amend or add regulations addressing continuous testing of rail defects, rail head wear, inspection records, continuous welded rail, qualified operators, and Class 6-9 rail inspection frequencies. Effects:
Prompting action: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/26/2014 Docket Number: Dates for NPRM:
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Federal Transit Administration Federal Transit Administration 55.
Popular Title: Buy America RIN 2132-AB16 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR Part 661 to incorporate changes to the waiver process made by MAP-21 and to make other conforming updates and amendments. Effects:
Prompting action: Statute
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/10/2013 Docket Number: Dates for NPRM:
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Federal Transit Administration 56.
Popular Title: Core Capacity RIN 2132-AB17 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None NPRM: Publication Approved ;Publication Date ;End of Comment Period . Abstract: This rulemaking would establish the steps in the process and the evaluation criteria for a new category of eligible capital investment projects created by MAP-21 called "core capacity projects". Core capacity projects are improvements to existing transit lines that are currently at capacity or will be in five years. The proposed projects must increase capacity in the corridor by at least 10 percent. Effects:
Prompting action: Statute
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/06/2012 Docket Number: Dates for Undetermined:
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None Federal Transit Administration 57.
Popular Title: New and Small Starts RIN 2132-AB18 Stage: Undetermined Previous Stage: None Abstract: This rulemaking would establish the steps in the process for New and Small Starts projects. The final rule published in January 2013 made final most of the MAP-21 evaluation criteria, except for the congestion relief criterion. This new rulemaking would build on that work by establishing the requirements for advancing through the steps in the process and outlining the congestion relief criterion that will be used by FTA. Directory: sites -> dot.gov -> files -> docs docs -> X department of transportation office of the Secretary docs -> Air Travel Consumer Report docs -> Air Travel Consumer Report docs -> Please stand by for realtime captions docs -> Air Travel Consumer Report Download 0.97 Mb. Share with your friends:
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