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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC03 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Positive Train Control 
Abstract: This rulemaking would regulate the submission of Positive Train Control plans; the implementation of the Positive Train Control Systems; and the qualification, installation, maintenance and use of the these systems required under 49 USC 20157 or specifically required by the Federal Railroad Administration. A Final Rule with Request for comments was issued on 01/16/2010 and FRA is currently preparing responses to the comments received. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 236   
Legal Authority: PL 110–432, sec 104 (Codified at 49 USC 20157)    Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/21/2009  74 FR 35950   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/20/2009    
Final Rule; Request for Comments  01/15/2010  75 FR 2598   
Final Rule Effective  03/16/2010    
Final Rule  09/27/2010  75 FR 59108   
Final Rule Effective  11/26/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  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: Yes 
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