Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers
other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2026-01-27 · Effective 2026-01-27 · 91 FR 3375
Document
Document number
2026-01549
Federal Register citation
91 FR 3375
CFR reference
49 CFR 224
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2026-01-27
Effective date
2026-01-27
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2021-0080, Notice No. 2
Abstract
This rule amends the standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Reflectorization Standards or Part 224) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens. The amendments are consistent with the mandate of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified.