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Notices and Rulemaking Documents

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Date Subject Document Type Part
07/01/2025 Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements Proposed Rule 229, 232, 238
07/01/2025 Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers Proposed Rule 240, 242
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 Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations Proposed Rule 229
07/01/2025 Permitting Use of Virtual Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems Proposed Rule 232
07/01/2025 Enhancing Railroad Discretion in Sounding Locomotive Horns at Passenger Stations Proposed Rule 222
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
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards Regulations Final Rule 230
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Safety Glazing Standards Regulations Final Rule 223
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Rear End Marking Device-Passenger, Commuter and Freight Trains Regulations Final Rule 221
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and Investigations Regulations Final Rule 225
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock Regulations Final Rule 224
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's State Safety Participation Regulations Final Rule 212
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Track Safety Standards Final Rule 213
07/01/2025 Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings Proposed Rule 209
07/01/2025 Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys Proposed Rule 209
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Operating Practices Regulations Final Rule 218
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Control of Alcohol and Drug Use Regulations Final Rule 219
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards Final Rule 215
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures: Railroad Track, Locomotive, and Equipment Final Rule 216
07/01/2025 Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements Proposed Rule 214
07/01/2025 Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Workplace Safety Regulations Final Rule 214
01/17/2025 Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders Final Rule 225
12/30/2024 Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025 Final Rule 209, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 272
12/19/2024 Freight Car Safety Standards Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Final Rule 215
10/28/2024 Positive Train Control Systems Proposed Rule 236
10/24/2024 Track Geometry Measurement System (TGMS) Inspections Proposed Rule 213
05/21/2024 Certification of Signal Employees Final Rule 246
05/21/2024 July 22, 2024 Certification of Dispatchers Final Rule 245
04/09/2024 Train Crew Size Safety Requirements Final Rule 218
01/26/2024 Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards Final Rule 227
12/28/2023 Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2024 Final Rule 209, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 272
10/12/2023 Locomotive Image and Audio Recording Devices for Passenger Trains Final Rule 217, 218, 229, 299
05/31/2023 Certification of Signal Employees Proposed Rule 246
05/31/2023 Certification of Dispatchers Proposed Rule 245
05/02/2023 Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs Final Rule 219, 240, 242
04/03/2023 Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Standards for High-Speed Trainsets Proposed Rule 216, 231, 238
03/22/2023 Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards Proposed Rule 227