Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2026-04-28 · Effective 2026-05-28 · 91 FR 22758
Document
Document number
2026-08259
Federal Register citation
91 FR 22758
CFR reference
49 CFR 242
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-2025-0133
Abstract
This rule updates FRA's conductor certification requirements to reduce the information required on a conductor's certificate and allowing certificates to be electronic. This rule also changes the certification revocation process and the Administrative Hearing Officer (AHO) process. Lastly, this rule makes administrative updates, including revising definitions and correcting errors in the regulatory text.