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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC34 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Passenger Train Door Operation and Door Safety Requirements  
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the passenger equipment safety standards to enhance safety standards as they relate to passenger door securement while a passenger train is in service, based on research and experiences of FRA safety inspectors. Specifically, FRA would incorporate by reference APTA standard: "APTA SS-M-18-10 Standard for Powered Exterior Side Door System Design for New Passenger Cars." 
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 238   
Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461, note    49 CFR 1.49    49 USC 20103    49 USC 20107    49 USC 20133    49 USC 20141    49 USC 20302 and 20303    49 USC 20306    49 USC 20701 and 20702    49 USC 21301 and 21302    49 USC 21304   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/26/2014  79 FR 16978   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/27/2014 
Final Rule  02/00/2015 
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