1 Jul 2025
🚆Proposed Removal of Redundant Regulations in Railroad Industry
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
Summary
FRA intends to remove thirteen sections throughout its regulations that unnecessarily recite the approval of information collection requirements by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), state the assigned OMB control number associated with the entire CFR part, and list the sections in that part with information collection requirements.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rule removes unnecessary regulatory sections regarding information collection requirements. This streamlining leads to reduced compliance burdens for businesses in the railroad industry, potentially lowering operational costs and improving efficiency.
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