Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 50 - Common Carriers
Subchapter 20 - Railroads
Part 1 - Safety Requirements for Equipment Used in Maintenance of Way Work (815-RICR-50-20-1)
Section 815-RICR-50-20-1.4 - Waiver

A railroad or other interested party may petition the Commission for a temporary or permanent waiver of compliance with any of the requirements prescribed in §§ 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 of this Part above. No waiver may be granted unless the petitioner establishes good cause for granting the waiver. The Commission may grant the waiver subject to any condition it deems necessary. The Commission shall normally rule on a waiver petition within three (3) months, provided, however, that a petitioner may request expedited consideration, which the Commission shall endeavor to provide.