other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2008-10-16 · Effective 2008-12-15 · 73 FR 61512
Document
Document number
E8-22549
Federal Register citation
73 FR 61512
CFR reference
49 CFR 232
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2008-10-16
Effective date
2008-12-15
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2006-26175, Notice No. 4
Abstract
FRA is issuing revisions to the regulations governing freight power brakes and equipment by adding a new subpart addressing electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake systems. The revisions are designed to provide for and encourage the safe implementation and use of ECP brake system technologies. These revisions contains specific requirements relating to design, interoperability, training, inspection, testing, handling defective equipment, and periodic maintenance related to ECP brake systems. The final rule also identifies provisions of the existing regulations and statutes where FRA is proposing to provide flexibility to facilitate the voluntary adoption of this advanced brake system technology.