Emergency Order Requiring Face Mask Use in Railroad Operations
railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 2021-03-01 · Effective 2021-03-01 · 86 FR 11888
Document
Document number
2021-04233
Federal Register citation
86 FR 11888
CFR reference
49 CFR 209
Type
Rule
Action
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Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
2021-03-01
Effective date
2021-03-01
DOT docket
Emergency Order No. 32, Notice No. 1
Abstract
To help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing this emergency order (E.O.) to require compliance with the mask requirements of the Order of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs. This E.O. also implements Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel, issued on January 21, 2021, requiring masks to be worn in or on airports, commercial aircraft, and various modes of surface transportation, including trains. Specifically, this E.O. addresses requirements for face mask use with respect to all freight rail operations and portions of each passenger rail operation under FRA's safety jurisdiction.