# Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-28 · Effective 2026-05-28 · 91 FR 22751
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-08253
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 22751
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 240
- **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).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08253/qualification-and-certification-of-locomotive-engineers-and-conductors-incorporation-of-longstanding)
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