Miscellaneous Revisions to the Procedures for Handling Petitions for Emergency Waiver of Safety Regulations and the Procedures for Disqualifying Individuals From Performing Safety-Sensitive Functions
other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2009-07-20 · Effective 2009-07-20 · 74 FR 35131
Document
Document number
E9-17187
Federal Register citation
74 FR 35131
CFR reference
49 CFR 209
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2009-07-20
Effective date
2009-07-20
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2009-0006
Abstract
On May 19, 2009, FRA published a direct final rule in the Federal Register which made miscellaneous revisions to the procedures for obtaining waivers from a safety rule, regulation, or standard during an emergency situation or an emergency event, and the procedures for disqualifying individuals from performing safety-sensitive functions. FRA did not receive any comments or requests for an oral hearing on the direct final rule. Therefore, FRA is issuing this document to confirm that the direct final rule will take effect on July 20, 2009, the date specified in the rule.