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Notices and Rulemaking Documents

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Date Subject Document Type Part
09/01/2026 National Environmental Policy Act Regulations Final Rule 264
08/31/2026 Permitting Use of Computer-Based, Three-Dimensional Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems Final Rule 232
08/31/2026 Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations Final Rule 225
08/31/2026 Retiring Form FRA F 6180.107 and Form FRA F 6180.150 Final Rule 225
08/31/2026 Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements Final Rule 214
08/31/2026 Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations Final Rule 229
08/31/2026 Repealing Special Approval Requirement for Freight Cars More Than 50 Years Old Final Rule 215
08/31/2026 Enhancing Railroad Discretion in Sounding Locomotive Horns at Passenger Stations Final Rule 222
08/31/2026 Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements Final Rule 229, 232, 238
08/31/2026 Regulatory Relief From Locomotive Horn Sounding Pattern at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Final Rule 222
08/31/2026 Regulatory Relief for End of Car Cushioning Units Final Rule 215
05/15/2026 Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees Final Rule 243
04/28/2026 Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors Final Rule 242
04/28/2026 Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs Final Rule 222
04/28/2026 Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers Final Rule 240
04/28/2026 Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged Final Rule 215
04/28/2026 Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses Final Rule 225
04/28/2026 Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements Final Rule 237
04/28/2026 Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers Final Rule 240, 242
04/28/2026 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's State Safety Participation Regulations Final Rule 212
04/28/2026 Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys Final Rule 209
04/28/2026 Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References Final Rule 209, 213, 217, 219, 227, 229, 230, 232, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242
04/28/2026 Repealing a Track Surface Requirement Final Rule 213
04/24/2026 Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings Final Rule 209
01/27/2026 Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers Final Rule 224
08/07/2025 Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards Final Rule 227
07/22/2025 Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders Final Rule 225
07/03/2025 Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations Final Rule 264
07/01/2025 Updating the Definition of Person Final Rule 209, 217, 219, 223, 224, 225, 227, 230, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Critical Incident Stress Plans Regulations Final Rule 272
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Risk Reduction Program Regulations Final Rule 271
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's System Safety Program Regulations Final Rule 270
07/01/2025 Modernizing Dispatcher's Record of Train Movements Final Rule 228
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control Regulations Final Rule 244
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees Regulations Final Rule 243
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Grade Crossing Safety Regulations Final Rule 234
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Part 236 Regulations Final Rule 235
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices Regulations Final Rule 232
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances Regulations Final Rule 236
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Signal Systems Reporting Requirements Regulations Final Rule 233
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations Regulations Final Rule 241
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards Regulations Final Rule 238
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Bridge Safety Standards Regulations Final Rule 237
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations Final Rule 239
07/01/2025 Repealing a Redundant Reporting Requirement Final Rule 236
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Railroad Safety Appliance Standards Regulations Final Rule 231
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Occupational Safety and Health in the Locomotive Cab Regulations Final Rule 227
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Railroad Communications Regulations Final Rule 220
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Regulations Final Rule 222
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards Regulations Final Rule 229