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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC27 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: Positive Train Control Systems Amendments (RRR) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would modify or remove provisions relating to the alternative route analysis and residual risk analysis used to determine whether Positive Train Control System implementation may be avoided. 
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: 49 USC 20103    49 USC 20157    49 USC 20501    49 USC 20502    49 USC 20503    49 USC 20504    49 USC 20505   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/24/2011  76 FR 52918   
Comment Period Extended  10/14/2011  76 FR 63899   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/24/2011 
NPRM Extended Comment Period End  11/25/2011 
Final Rule  05/14/2012  77 FR 28285   
Final Rule Effective  07/13/2012 
Additional Information: SB - N SLT - N IC - N The potential cost savings from this rulemaking could reach $590 million over 20 years when discounted at 7%.
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