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        <RIN>1652-AA51</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>200904</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>1652</CODE>
            <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>1600</CODE>
            <NAME>Department of Homeland Security</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>DHS</ACRONYM>
        </PARENT_AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Rail Transportation Security</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued requirements in this rulemaking to enhance the security of our Nations rail transportation system.  Regulated entities include freight railroad carriers; intercity, commuter, and short-haul passenger train service providers; rail transit systems; and operators of certain fixed-site facilities that ship or receive specified categories and quantities of rail security-sensitive materials by rail. 

This rulemaking codifies the scope of TSAs existing inspection program and require regulated parties to allow TSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to enter, inspect, and test property, facilities, conveyances, and records relevant to rail security.  This action also requires that regulated parties designate rail security coordinators and report significant security concerns to DHS.  

TSA further identifies a list of rail security-sensitive materials and requires that freight rail carriers and certain facilities handling rail security-sensitive materials be equipped to report location and shipping information to TSA upon request and to implement chain of custody requirements to ensure a positive and secure exchange of specified hazardous materials.  In this action, TSA also clarifies and extends the sensitive security information (SSI) protections to cover certain information associated with rail transportation.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Long-Term Actions</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>49 CFR 1520</CFR>
            <CFR>49 CFR 1580</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>46 USC 70102 to 70106</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>46 USC 70117</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 114</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 40113</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44901 to 44907</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44913 and 44914</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44916 to 44918</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44935 and 44936</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 44942</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 46105</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>PL 110-53, sec 1501</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>PL 107-71</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>PL 107-296</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>Yes</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/21/2006</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>71 FR 76852</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Notice--Public Meeting; Request for Comments</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/19/2007</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>72 FR 2488</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/20/2007</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM; Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA)</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/15/2007</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>72 FR 7376</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM; IRFA; Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/20/2007</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/26/2008</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>73 FR 72130</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule; Effective Date Extended for Sec. 1580.107</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/19/2008</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>73 FR 77531</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effective Date</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/26/2008</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Effective Date for Sec. 1580.107</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/01/2009</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Next Action Undetermined</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>To Be Determined</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Local</GOVT_LEVEL>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>State</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>Yes</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>www.regulations.gov</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>www.regulations.gov</PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Scott</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Gorton</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Executive Director, Surface Policy Division </TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>1652</CODE>
                    <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>571 227-1251</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>tsa-surface@tsa.dhs.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Springfield</CITY>
                    <STATE>VA</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20598-6002</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Thomas</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Philson</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Deputy Director, Regulatory and Economic Analysis</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>1652</CODE>
                    <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>571 227-3236</PHONE>
                <FAX>571 227-1362</FAX>
                <EMAIL>thomas.philson@dhs.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-411N, 601 South 12th Street,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Arlington</CITY>
                    <STATE>VA</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20598-6028</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>David</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Kasminoff</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>1652</CODE>
                    <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>571 227-3583</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>david.kasminoff@tsa.dhs.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Chief Counsel&apos;s Office, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Springfield</CITY>
                    <STATE>VA</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20598-6002</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
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