1 Jul 2025
🚄FRA Proposes Amendments to Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures
Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings
Summary
This proposed rule would update FRA's railroad safety enforcement procedures and rules of practice to require electronic service of documents. This proposed rule would also establish procedures to implement new authority regarding civil penalties for alleged Federal railroad safety violations. Finally, this proposal would make other necessary administrative updates, such as correcting addresses.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule updates FRA’s procedures, requiring electronic service of documents and establishing procedures for civil penalties related to safety violations. This impacts businesses by potentially altering compliance requirements and increasing the likelihood of penalties for non-compliance.