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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AB95 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers; Miscellaneous Revisions  
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR to address the reclassification and demotion of locomotive engineers. This rulemaking would also clarify 49 CFR 240 to ensure that all parties understand that revocation of a locomotive engineer´s certification may only occur for the specific reasons stated in the regulations. 
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 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 240   
Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461, note    49 CFR 1.49    49 USC 20103    49 USC 20107    49 USC 20135    49 USC 21301    49 USC 21304    49 USC 21311   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/31/2008  73 FR 80349   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/02/2009    
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  05/27/2009  74 FR 25208   
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/15/2009    
Final Rule  02/00/2010    
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 
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