# Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers; Miscellaneous Revisions
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Final rule; technical amendment. · Published 2020-12-15 · Effective 2021-01-14 · 85 FR 81290
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-27209
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 81290
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 219
- **Publication date:** 2020-12-15
- **Effective date:** 2021-01-14
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2018-0053, Notice No. 2
## Abstract

FRA is revising its regulation governing the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers to make it consistent with its regulation for the qualification and certification of conductors. The changes include: Amending the program submission process; handling engineer and conductor petitions for review with a single FRA review board (Operating Crew Review Board or OCRB); and revising the filing requirements for petitions to the OCRB. To ensure consistency throughout its regulations, FRA is also making conforming amendments to its regulations governing the control of alcohol and drug use, and the qualification and certification of conductors. The changes would reduce regulatory burdens on the railroad industry while maintaining the existing level of safety.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/15/2020-27209/qualification-and-certification-of-locomotive-engineers-miscellaneous-revisions)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*