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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AB87 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Enforcement, Appeal, and Hearing Procedures for Rail Routing Decisions 
Abstract: This rulemaking would allow the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to propose appeal and hearing procedures to enable rail carriers to challenge rail routing decisions made by the FRA Associate Administrator for Safety under 49 CFR 172.820. FRA is working in consultation with the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Administration (PHMSA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to revise the current requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials transported in commerce by rail. This rulemaking is a coordinated effort with PHMSA. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172.820    49 CFR 209   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103(b)    49 CFR 1.49(s)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/16/2008  73 FR 20774   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/16/2008  73 FR 20774   
Final Rule  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 2137-AE02  Related Agencies: Common: DOT/PHMSA; 
Agency Contact:
Kathryn Gresham
Trial Attorney
Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 493-6063
Email: kathryn.gresham@dot.gov