3 Mar 2025
🚂Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver in Railroad Safety Regulations
Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Summary
This document provides the public notice that by letter dated December 26, 2024, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning rail cars equipped with end of car cushioning units.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
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The notice discusses a petition for extension of a waiver from compliance with certain safety regulations, impacting business operations in the railroad industry. The petition aims to reduce repair costs and improve safety for workers by allowing certain defective equipment to remain in use if monitored, affecting compliance and operational decisions.