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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AB80 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Front-End Strength of Multiple-Unit Locomotives and Cab Cars  
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend existing regulations by enhancing strength requirements for the front end of multiple-unit locomotives and cab cars. These enhancements would include the addition of deformation and energy absorption requirements specified in revised American Public Transportation Association standards for front-end collision posts and corner posts in this equipment. This rulemaking would also make miscellaneous clarifying amendments to existing regulations for the structural strength of passenger equipment. 
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: 49 USC 20103    49 USC 20107   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/01/2007  72 FR 42016   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/01/2007  72 FR 42016   
Final Rule  12/00/2008    
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