# Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-28 · Effective 2026-05-28 · 91 FR 22758
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-08259
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 22758
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 242
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08259/miscellaneous-revisions-to-the-qualification-and-certification-of-conductors)
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