🚂New Proposed Rule on Railroad Horn Usage at Passenger Stations
FRA proposes to amend its safety standards related to the use of the locomotive horn to clarify that no Federal regulation requires a railroad to sound a locomotive horn because of the presence of a passenger station. The proposed rule would clarify that a railroad has discretion to determine policies for sounding a locomotive horn at a passenger station through railroad operating rules. The proposed rule would also provide that if a railroad decides to sound a locomotive horn at a passenger station, the minimum sound level requirements in FRA's Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards would not apply to the sound produced by the horn.
Learn More🚂Norfolk Southern Railway Abandonment Exemption in Ohio
The Surface Transportation Board announces the exemption for Norfolk Southern Railway Company to abandon a rail line in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Portage Counties, Ohio. Applicants certify that there's no local traffic for over two years, and details on conditions for employee protection, filing deadlines, and public response opportunities are provided.
Learn More📋Railroad Unemployment Insurance Contributions Data Collection Overview
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) announces a proposed collection of information related to employer contributions under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Businesses must comply with quarterly reporting requirements, ensuring accurate remittance of contributions. Comments are invited on the data collection process to enhance clarity and minimize respondent burden.
Learn More🚧FRA Seeks Comments on Information Collection Regarding Blocked Crossings
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Learn More🚆Comments Invited on Proposed Fatigue Risk Management Program Data Collection
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Learn More🚂FRA Notice on Petition for Waiver of Compliance by NHRR
This document provides the public notice that New Hope & Ivyland Railroad (NHRR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars.
Learn More🚂Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver from Railroad Regulations
This document provides the public notice that Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company (VTRR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling of rail cars.
Learn More🚂Notice on Waiver of Compliance for Rail Safety Regulations
This document provides the public notice that Steamtown National Historic Site (SNCX) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars.
Learn More⚖️New Regulations under the Administrative False Claims Act
The Railroad Retirement Board amends its regulations to implement statutory amendments to the Administrative False Claims Act. These amendments revise and remove procedures under the Administrative False Claims Act that are no longer applicable due to statutory changes and implement new procedures allowing administrative false claims to be referred to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals for adjudication.
Learn More⚖️Railroad Retirement Board Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Regulations
This notice describes the Railroad Retirement Board's plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the recent executive order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
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