railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 2014-01-24 · Effective 2014-03-25 · 79 FR 4234
Document
Document number
2014-01387
Federal Register citation
79 FR 4234
CFR reference
49 CFR 213
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
2014-01-24
Effective date
2014-03-25
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2011-0058, Notice No. 2
Abstract
FRA is amending the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations by enhancing rail flaw detection processes. In particular, FRA is establishing minimum qualification requirements for rail flaw detection equipment operators, as well as revising requirements for effective rail inspection frequencies, rail flaw remedial actions, and rail inspection records. In addition, FRA is removing regulatory requirements concerning joint bar fracture reporting. This final rule is intended to implement section 403 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA).