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DOT/FRA | RIN: 2130-AA71 | Publication ID: Spring 2004 |
Title: Whistle Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings | |
Abstract: This action would govern when train whistles at grade crossings must be sounded. FRA has found that failing to use the locomotive horn can significantly increase the number of collisions with motorists using the crossing. This action is considered significant because of substantial public interest. This action is being taken pursuant to statutory mandate. Public Law 103-440 requires the Secretary to prohibit local whistle bans, except where there is no significant risk of accidents, supplementary safety measures are adequate, or where use of a horn as a warning is impractical. After publishing an NPRM, FRA participated in extensive public hearings to gather comments and issued an interim final rule to implement the statute. FRA is currently preparing a final rule to implement the statute. | |
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 222 | |
Legal Authority: 49 USC 20153 |
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Additional Information: An Omnibus Bill at the end of the 106th Congress prohibited publication of a final rule before July 2001. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
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 |