Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION
Division 60 - STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT OF RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS THAT RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING
Section 741-060-0098 - Inspections

(1) The SSOA may conduct announced and unannounced inspections of an RTA at any time. An RTA must allow access to any SSOA inspector who presents valid identification.

(2) These inspections may include, but are not limited to, field inspections and observations along the alignment, on and around the RTA's vehicles, infrastructure, at stations, platforms, rail yards, maintenance and other facilities. It may include review of activities, work practices, training, maintenance, safety records, rule compliance, and any other documents deemed by the SSOA to be relevant to the safety of the system.

(3) An inspector will complete an inspection report which will identify defects or violations observed in the field which require development of a corrective action plan. When completing the inspection report, the inspector will mark any boxes designating whether a corrective action plan is required or if, in the inspector's opinion, a violation should result in a civil penalty.

(4) The completed inspection report will be provided to the RTA by the inspector within 24 hours of the inspection.

(5) An RTA receiving an inspection form marked as requiring a corrective action plan shall complete the form as directed and return it to the inspector within 30 days of receipt. The corrective action plan must be developed in accordance with OAR 741-060-0072.

(6) If an inspector determines a violation requires the issuance of a civil penalty, that process will be handled as set forth in OAR 741-060-0105.