Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013[FR Doc 01-32048] 1. Alcohol/Drug Regulations: Temporary Post-Accident Blood Testing Procedures
Some of the existing FRA post-accident toxicology testing (PATT) kits contain blood tubes with expiration dates ranging from December 2001 to May 2002. These expiration dates refer only to the vacuum used in the tubes to draw blood. The replacement blood tubes that are currently available will also expire in a few months. For this reason, FRA will
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-32018] 2. Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-31521] 3. Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment
This final rule establishes at $6,700 the monetary threshold for reporting railroad accidents/incidents involving railroad property damage that occur during calendar year 2002. The monetary threshold of $6,700 for calendar year 2002 represents an $100 increase over last year's monetary threshold of $6,600. This action is needed to ensure and
Published: 2001-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-31520] 4. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA200110816
Published: 2001-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-30822] 5. Notice of Public Hearing; the Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has petitioned the Federal Railroad [[Page 64493]]
Administration (FRA) seeking a waiver of compliance with the
requirements of 49 CFR 214.329. UP requests relief that will permit the
use of a system described by UP as the automatic train approach warning
system (TAWS). UP proposes that roadway work groups be
Published: 2001-12-13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-30185] 6. U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching of U.S. Rail Operations
This Interim Final Rule adds a new regulation that requires all dispatching of railroad operations that occur in the United States to be performed in the United States, with three minor exceptions. First, a railroad is allowed to conduct dispatching of railroad operations in the United States from a point outside the United States
Published: 2001-12-11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-30184] 7. Control of Alcohol and Drug Use: Proposed Application of Random Testing and
In general, FRA's regulation on the control of alcohol and drug use (49 CFR part 219) currently applies to all railroads that operate on the general railroad system of transportation in the United States. However, part 219 presently exempts certain operations by foreign railroads and certain small railroads from certain subparts. In this NPRM, FRA
Published: 2001-12-11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-30328] 8. Environmental Impacts Statement: New York/New Jersey
Notice of Public Scoping Meetings in Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), as project sponsor, in coordination with the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Railroad Admininstration (FRA) as
joint lead
Published: 2001-12-07 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-29882] 9. Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
Published: 2001-12-03 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-29300] 10. Petition for Waivers of Compliance
In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
Published: 2001-11-26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-29060] 11. Applications for TIFIA Credit Assistance
Elsewhere in today's Federal Register, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a notice announcing the availability of Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) assistance and inviting applicants to submit applications for credit assistance for major surface transportation projects. The TIFIA authorizes the
Published: 2001-11-21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-28871] 12. Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal
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Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of
compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The
individual petition is described below, including the party seeking
relief, the
Published: 2001-11-19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-28731] 13. Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System
FRA amends its Order of Particular Applicability requiring all trains operating on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between New Haven, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts (NECNorth End) to be equipped to respond to the new Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES) system. This amendment extends the date by which CSXT must complete testing of
Published: 2001-11-16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-27141] 14. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236 as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA200110659
Published: 2001-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-27143] 15. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA200110657
Published: 2001-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-27139] 16. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA200110655
Published: 2001-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-27142] 17. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.
[Docket Number FRA200110656]
Published: 2001-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-27140] 18. Petition for Modification of Single Car Air Brake Test Procedures
In accordance with part 232 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration
(FRA) received a request for modification of the single car air brake test procedures as prescribed in 232.305(a).
The Association of American Railroads
[Docket Number FRA200110819]
Pursuant to 49 CFR
Published: 2001-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-27138] 19. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval
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for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief
from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.
Docket Number
Published: 2001-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-26991] 20. Reflectorization of Rail Rolling Stock
FRA announces that a preliminary analysis evaluating the costs and benefits of placing retroreflective material on certain rail rolling stock in order to reduce collisions at highwayrail crossings has been placed in the public docket established to receive information on this topic. Public comment is invited.
Published: 2001-10-26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-25224] 21. Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control
By notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on August 10, 2001 (66 FR 42352) FRA proposed new regulations governing the development and use of processorbased signal and train control systems. In that notice, FRA established a deadline for the submission of written comments of October 9, 2001. Due to the need to ensure that all interested
Published: 2001-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-25221] 22. Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
Published: 2001-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-25223] 23. Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
Published: 2001-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-25222] 24. Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
Published: 2001-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
[FR Doc 01-25220] 25. Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
Published: 2001-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013