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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC33 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: Revisions to Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations 
Abstract: The rulemaking would propose a series of unrelated revisions to 49 C.F.R. part 239. These proposed revisions would: (1) create a definition for emergency response communication centers to ensure that railroad personnel who coordinate first responders receive control center employee training provided by part 239; (2) require railroads develop procedures to promote the safe evacuation of disabled passengers; (3) make the FRA emergency preparedness plan approval process more efficient; and (4) create new testing and inspection requirements for railroads covered by part 239. These revisions are based on a recommendation made to FRA by the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. 
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 239   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103    49 USC 20107    49 USC 20133    49 USC 20141    49 USC 20302 to 20303    49 USC 20306    49 USC 20701 to 20702    49 USC 21301 to 21302    49 USC 21304    28 USC 2461, note    49 CFR 1.49   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/27/2012  77 FR 38248   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/27/2012 
Final Rule  05/00/2013 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  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:
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