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RIN: 1652-AA57

Publication ID: Fall 2009

Title: Freight Railroads--Security Training of Employees
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will propose new regulations to improve the security of freight railroads in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The rulemaking will propose general requirements for a security training program to prepare freight railroad employees, including frontline employees, for potential security threats and conditions. The regulations will take into consideration any current security training requirements or best practices.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: Undetermined	Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 114 PL 110-53, sec 1517

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
Final	Statutory	Rule is due 6 months after date of enactment.	02/03/2008

Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1517 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266), TSA must issue a regulation no later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

Statement of Need: The rulemaking will propose general requirements for a security training program to prepare freight railroad employees, including frontline employees, for potential security threats and conditions.

Summary of the Legal Basis: 49 U.S.C. 114; section 1517 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266).

Alternatives: TSA is required by statute to publish regulations requiring security programs for these operators. As part of its notice of proposed rulemaking, TSA will seek public comment on the numerous ways in which the final rule could carry out the requirements of the statute.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Economic analysis under development.

Risks: The Department of Homeland Security aims to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States and to reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism. By providing for security training for personnel, TSA intends in this rulemaking to reduce the risk of a terrorist attack on this transportation sector.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/00/2010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Related RINs: Related to 1652-AA55, Related to 1652-AA59
Agency Contact: Scott Gorton Executive Director, Surface Policy Division Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6002 Phone:571 227-1251 Email: tsa-surface@tsa.dhs.gov Shaina Pereira Economist, Regulatory Development and Economic Analysis Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-339N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028 Phone:571 227-5138 Fax:571 227-1362 Email: shaina.pereira@dhs.gov David Kasminoff Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Chief Counsel's Office, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6002 Phone:571 227-3583 Email: david.kasminoff@tsa.dhs.gov