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DOT/FTA RIN: 2132-AA99 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Buy America; Petition for Rulemaking(Section 610 Review) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the treatment of bi-metallic aluminum rail under FTA's Buy America rule. Presently, both running rail (carrying the weight of the train) and power rail (carrying the electric power supply) are treated alike under the Buy America regulation, i.e., all rail products must be produced in the United States, including all manufacturing processes, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. During its recent Buy America rulemaking, FTA received several requests to classify bi-metallic aluminum rail as "traction power equipment." Such a move would subject bi-metallic aluminum rail to a 60/40% domestic/non-domestic content requirement, provided that final assembly takes place in the United States. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
RFA Section 610 Review: Section 610 Review 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 661   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5323(j)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/24/2008  73 FR 70950   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/23/2009    
Final Action  06/00/2009    
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: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Richard Wong
Attorney-Advisor
Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-6067
Fax:202 366-3809
Email: richard.wong@dot.gov