# Protection of Utility Employees
> **US Department of Transportation** · Suspension of amendment to final rule; extension of comment period. · Published 1995-06-09 · 60 FR 30468
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-13981
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 30468
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 218
- **Publication date:** 1995-06-09
- **DOT docket:** FRA Docket Number RSOR-11, Notice No. 5
## Abstract

On March 1, 1995, FRA published an amendment (49 CFR 218.24) to the final rule on safety standards for utility employees working as temporary members of train and yard crews. The amendment, which permitted one-person crews to work within the protections provided for train and yard crews, became effective on May 15th and is hereby suspended as of May 15. FRA also reopens the comment period.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/06/09/95-13981/protection-of-utility-employees)
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