July 24, 2020: (FR)(HM-264) Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, has amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations in order to allow for the bulk transport of liquified natural […]
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June 19, 2020: DOT Issues Final Rule Allowing Bulk Transport of LNG By Rail
The Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), issued a final […]
June 10, 2020: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a notice that details the application requirements for obtaining grant funding for eligible projects under the State […]
February 18, 2020: (FR) Risk Reduction Program
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule that will require all Class I freight railroads and each freight railroad with […]
November 22, 2019: (NPRM) Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the regulations regarding training, qualification, and oversight for safety related railroad employees. The […]
November 7, 2019: (NPRM) State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a proposed rule that would require 40 states and Washington DC to develop and implement highway-rail […]
October 18, 2019: (NPRM) DOT Proposes Major Rule for Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is proposing a new rule that would authorize […]
August 19, 2019: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a notice of funding opportunity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements. The notice lists the […]
May 29, 2019: (NPRM) Train Crew Staffing
The Federal Railroad Administration has withdrawn the March 15, 2016 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding train crew staffing. It has been determined […]
May 17, 2019: (NPRM) Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the accident/incident reporting regulations that require any accident or incident that has damages […]