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DOT/FHWA RIN: 2125-AD75 Publication ID: Spring 1998 
Title: Railroad Grade Crossing Safety 
Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to prohibit operators of commercial motor vehicles from driving onto a railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping. The intent of this action is to reduce the incidence of collisions between trains and CMVs. This action is required by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 (PL 103-311; sec. 112). 
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: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392    49 CFR 1.48   
Legal Authority: PL 102-240    PL 103-311    49 USC 5101    49 USC 31136    49 USC 31502   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  See P.L. 103-311; sec. 112.  02/26/1995 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/1998    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
David Lehrman
Office of Motor Carrier Research and Standards
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-0994