January 16, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received five applications for modifications to special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application […]
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January 16, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received six new applications for special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
January 15, 2020: Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing revisions to the regulations regarding brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The changes include incorporating relief from […]
January 15, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
DPS Electronics, Inc., a Montana based company that designs and manufactures train telemetry and test equipment, has petition FRA for an extension […]
January 9, 2020: Establishment of an Emergency Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2020
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the establishment of the emergency relief docket for 2020. The ERD lists the procedures for handling petitions […]
January 9, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
The Long Island Railroad petitioned FRA for an extension on its currently approved waiver of compliance from 49 CFR part 222, Locomotive […]
December 30, 2019: Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing some minor revisions to the Quarterly Positive Train Control (PTC) Progress Report Form (Form FRA F […]
December 26, 2019: Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting
The Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting on January 22-23, 2020 from 9am-5pm. Requests to attend the […]
November 25, 2019: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Norfolk Southern Corporation submitted a petition to FRA requesting a waiver of compliance regarding 49 CFR part 232, Brake System Safety Standards […]
November 14, 2019: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration received several applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application […]