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DHS/TSA | RIN: 1652-AA57 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Railroads--Security Training of Employees | |
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will add new regulations to improve the security of railroads in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The rulemaking will propose general requirements for a security training program to prepare railroad frontline employees for potential security threats and conditions. The regulations will take into consideration any current security training 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: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: 49 USC 114 PL 110-53, sec 1517 |
Legal Deadline:
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Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1517 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266), TSA must issue a regulation no later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. |
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Statement of Need: The rulemaking will propose general requirements for a security training program to prepare railroad frontline employees for potential security threats and conditions. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 49 U.S.C. 114; section 1517 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266). |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Economic analysis under development. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Brian Lusty Lead Program Analyst, Freight Rail Security Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, E10-332N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlilngton, VA 20598-6028 Phone:571 227-4998 Fax:571 227-1923 Email: brian.lusty@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 |