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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AA97 Publication ID: Spring 1996 
Title: Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Grade-Crossing Signal Systems 
Abstract: FRA proposes to make technical changes and minor amendments to final regulations which were published on September 30, 1994. These regulations require that railroads take specific and timely actions to protect the travelling public and railroad employees from the hazards posed by malfunctioning highway-rail grade crossing warning systems, and that railroads follow specific standards for maintenance, inspection, and testing of those systems. The amendments will clarify issues arising from implementation of this new regulatory program. No new costs are expected. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234    49 CFR 1.49(f)    49 CFR 1.49(g)    49 CFR 1.49(m)   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103    49 USC 20111 to 20113    49 USC 20301 to 20311   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Initial regulations Final regulations Initial regulations Final regulations  06/22/1989 
Additional Information: The final rule was RIN 2130-AA70, published 9/30/94 (59 FR 50086). The final rule became effective 1/1/95. In response to a petition for reconsideration, FRA conducted a review, together with rail labor and rail management, to address various implementation issues that had surfaced since the rule was enacted. After meeting with these parties in March, 1995, FRA issued an Implementation Manual on April 14, 1995. The manual is advisory in nature and intended to clarify implementation issues until such time as technical and minor amendments are made.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Kathryn Shelton
Trial Attorney
Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 493-6063
Email: kathryn.shelton@fra.dot.gov