railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 2011-09-09 · Effective 2011-11-08 · 76 FR 55819
Document
Document number
2011-23133
Federal Register citation
76 FR 55819
CFR reference
49 CFR 213
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; response to petitions for reconsideration.
Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
2011-09-09
Effective date
2011-11-08
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2009-0007, Notice No. 4
Abstract
This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of FRA's final rule published on April 1, 2011, mandating specific requirements for effective concrete crossties, for rail fastening systems connected to concrete crossties, and for automated inspections of track constructed with concrete crossties. This document amends and clarifies the final rule.