Action
Notice of public regulatory conference.
Summary
FRA is scheduling a public regulatory conference to further discuss issues related to two-way end-of-train telemetry devices (2-way EOTs) previously developed in its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on power brakes published on September 16, 1994. By earlier notice, FRA indicated that it would defer action on the NPRM for a short period; however, FRA also stressed that it did not intend to defer implementation of the requirement for 2-way EOTs beyond the effective date contemplated by Congress. Consequently, FRA has decided to separate proposals regarding 2-way EOTs from the rest of the proposed power brake revisions and proceed with this public regulatory conference in order to clarify and resolve those issues related to 2- way EOTs and issue a final rule on this subject as soon as practicable. FRA urges railroads to immediately begin acquiring and equipping trains with 2-way EOTs to enhance the safety of their operations rather than waiting until issuance of the final rule.