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RIN: 2130-AA89

Publication ID: Spring 1997

Title: Locomotive Crashworthiness and Working Conditions
Abstract: The agency has proposed to address the crashworthiness of locomotives and working conditions on locomotives, as required by the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act (1992). After reporting its findings to Congress at the conclusion of its investigation, the agency will promulgate rules addressing this issue if it is determined that regulatory action is necessary. This project is considered significant because of substantial public interest.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229
Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103 49 USC 20111 to 20113 49 USC 21301 to 21311 PL 103-272, sec 4(b)

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
Final	Statutory		03/03/1995

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Open Meeting Notice	07/22/1994	59 FR 37528
Report to Congress	09/18/1996
NPRM	07/00/1997

Additional Information: On October 31, 1996 the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee ("RSAC"), established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740), accepted a preliminary planning task, which is scheduled to commence not later than January 15, 1997. The Locomotive Crew Safety Planning Group met on January 23, 1997 to develop task statements that will be forwarded to the full RSAC.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: None
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: Melissa Porter Trial Attorney Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 493-6034