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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC53 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR part 213, Track Safety Standards. Specifically, the rulemaking would amend or add regulations addressing continuous testing of rail defects, rail head wear, inspection records, continuous welded rail, qualified operators, and Class 6-9 rail inspection frequencies.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 213   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20142   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2017 
Additional Information: FRA attorney Aaron Moore has also been assigned to this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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: No 
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