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RIN: 2130-AC51

Publication ID: Spring 2016

Title: Locomotive Recording Devices
Abstract: This rulemaking would address requirements in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act of 2015 regarding installation of inward- and outward-facing image recording devices on passenger trains. FRA also plans to propose requirements for the installation of such devices on the controlling locomotives of certain freight trains depending on safety risk. The recordings would be used to help determine the cause of railroad accidents in order to prevent the occurrence of similar accidents. They would also be used to ensure railroad employee compliance with applicable Federal railroad safety regulations and railroad rules, particularly regulations prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices. This rulemaking responds to NTSB recommendations urging FRA to adopt regulations requiring locomotive-mounted audio and video recording devices. FRA is requesting comments regarding requirements for audio recording devices. This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR parts 217, 218, and 229.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 217 49 CFR 218 49 CFR 219
Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.89 49 U.S.C. 20103 49 U.S.C. 20107

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	09/00/2016

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Local, State
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