Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers
other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2026-04-28 · Effective 2026-05-28 · 91 FR 22751
Document
Document number
2026-08253
Federal Register citation
91 FR 22751
CFR reference
49 CFR 240
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2026-04-28
Effective date
2026-05-28
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2025-0131
Abstract
This rule amends FRA regulations governing the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers and conductors, to codify longstanding waivers that have granted relief from certain certification requirements for railroads that participate in the FRA- sponsored Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C\3\RS).