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DHS/TSA RIN: 1652-AA56 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: Freight Railroads and Passenger Railroads--Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan 
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will propose a new regulation to address the security of freight railroads and passenger railroads in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act). As required by the 9/11 Act, the rulemaking will propose requirements for vulnerability assessments and security plans for owner/operators of higher-risk railroads. The proposed requirements include procedures for TSA's review and approval of these assessments and plans, and recordkeeping requirements. The regulation will take into consideration any current security assessment and planning 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: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1520    49 CFR 1570    49 CFR 1580    49 CFR 1582 (new)   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 114    PL 110-53, sec 1512   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Rule for freight railroads and passenger railroads is due no later than 12 months after date of enactment.  08/03/2008 

Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1512 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266), a final regulation for freight railroads and passenger railroads is due no later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Act.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local 
Federalism: Undetermined 
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 1652-AA55, Merged with 1652-AA58, Merged with 1652-AA60 
Agency Contact:
Chandru (Jack) Kalro
Deputy Director, Surface Division
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,
Springfield, VA 20598-6028
Phone:571 227-1145
Email: surfacefrontoffice@tsa.dhs.gov

Monica Grasso Ph.D.
Manager, Economic Analysis Branch-Cross Modal Division
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone:571 227-3329
Email: monica.grasso@tsa.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

Traci Klemm
Assistant Chief 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:571 227-3596
Email: traci.klemm@tsa.dhs.gov