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RIN: 2130-AC32

Publication ID: 2012

Title: Positive Train Control Systems: De Minimis Exception, Yard Movements, En Route Failures; Miscellaneous Grade Crossing/Signal and Train Control Amendments (RRR)
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise Positive Train Control regulations by defining the de minimis exception and en route failures, proposing exceptions relating to yard movements that may not be considered on the main line system, and amending regulations governing grade crossing and signal and train control systems. The rulemaking is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Association of American Railroads.
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 234 49 CFR 236
Legal Authority: 49 USC 20102 to 20103 28 USC 2461, note 49 CFR 1.49 49 USC 20107 49 USC 20133 49 USC 20141 49 USC 20157 49 USC 20301 to 20303 49 USC 20306 49 USC 21301 to 21302 49 USC 21304

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	12/11/2012	77 FR 73589
NPRM Comment Period End	02/11/2013

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - N SLT - N IC - N This rulemaking could have positive net benefits of $156.2 million when discounted at 7% over 20 years and $211 million over 20 years when discounted at 3%.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	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: Yes
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