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13 Apr 2020

Policy and Guidance

FRA Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract:

On March 23, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) issued DOT Guidance on Compliance with Drug and Alcohol...

9 Apr 2019

Policy and Guidance

Award Administration and Grant Conditions

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grants & Financial Assistance

Keywords: Award Administration and Grant Conditions

30 Dec 2016

Policy and Guidance

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPING AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS PROGRAM

Subject Operating Practices, Worker Protection, Accident Reduction, Program Evaluation

Abstract: This document provides guidance to railroads developing and implementing an atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBA) program to protect railroad employees...

14 Oct 2016

Policy and Guidance

Type Approval (FRA-TA-2012-001) and System Certification for Amtrak's Incremental Train Control System

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: PTCDP Type Approval

14 May 2015

Policy and Guidance

Letter From FRA to RSI Request for Extension of time to comply with March 13, 2015 RWD

Author
Robert C. Lauby

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: railworthiness directive, mckenzie valve, letter, extension

Abstract: The letter responds to RSI's request for extension of time to comply with the Railworthiness Directive (RWD) issued by FRA on March 13, 2015. The original RWD established...