Federal Railroad Administration November 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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CSX Transportation's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System
This document provides the public with notice that, on November 11, 2022, CSX Transportation (CSX) submitted an updated request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). As this RFA may involve a request for FRA's approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad's RFA to its PTCSP.
Equivalent Protective Arrangements for Railroad Employees
This is a notice of final guidance issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in connection with statutorily required protective arrangements for employees impacted by certain projects financed by the Federal government.
Safety Glazing Standards; Codifying Existing Waivers and Adding Test Flexibility
FRA is amending its Safety Glazing Standards for exterior windows on railroad equipment to codify long-standing waivers, add a new testing option to improve consistency of glazing testing, and revise outdated section headings. The changes update and clarify existing requirements to maintain and, in some cases, enhance safety, while reducing unnecessary costs. Codification of the waivers is also consistent with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and will enable FRA to use its inspection resources more efficiently.
Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program; Northeast Corridor Project Inventory
FRA is publishing the Northeast Corridor (NEC) project inventory (NEC Project Inventory), which is a requirement of the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP). FRA is required to publish the NEC Project Inventory not later than one year after the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
FRA announces the sixty-third meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), a Federal Advisory Committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA will seek approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Notice of Final Agency Actions on Proposed Railroad Project in California, on Behalf of the California High-Speed Rail Authority
FRA, on behalf of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by the Authority that are final. By this notice, FRA is advising the public of the time limit to file a claim seeking judicial review of the actions. The actions relate to the California High-Speed Rail San Francisco to San Jose Project Section (Project). These actions grant approvals for project implementation pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other laws, regulations, and executive orders.
Central Florida Rail Corridor's Request for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification
This document provides the public with notice that, on October 26, 2022, Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) submitted its Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP), Version 4.1, dated October 21, 2022, to FRA's Secure Information Repository. CFRC asks FRA to approve its updated PTCSP and certify CFRC's Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) as a mixed PTC system.
Long Island Rail Road's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System
This document provides the public with notice that, on October 21, 2022, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). As this RFA may involve a request for FRA's approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad's RFA to its PTCSP.
Train Crew Size Safety Requirements; Correction
The Federal Railroad Administration published a document in the Federal Register of October 27, 2022, announcing a public hearing and extending the comment period for a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing minimum safety requirements for the size of train crews. The document contained a mis-formatted web address to a public website where further information regarding the announced public hearing could be obtained.
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