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Compliance Manuals

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Operating Practices Enforcement Manual

This directive provides guidance and instructions to operating practices safety inspectors concerning the enforcement of regulations under the jurisdiction of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and which relate to all facets of railroad operations, including human factors. Although every...

Operating Practices Enforcement Manual

This manual prescribes the manner in which Federal and State Operating Practices inspectors shall engage in investigative and surveillance activities to ensure railroad compliance with rules, regulations, orders and standards issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and such other...

Federal Register Notices - Document Drafting Handbook

Gives guidance and examples for drafting Federal Register documents. This guidance explains how to follow the submission, format, and editorial requirements established in 44 U.S.C. chapter 15 (the Federal Register Act) and 1 CFR chapter I.