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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC74 Publication ID: Spring 2019 
Title: Amendments to Locomotive and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards 
Abstract:

The rulemaking would propose to amend 49 CFR parts 229, 230, and 238 by incorporating a number of existing long-standing waivers related to brake system maintenance on various locomotives and passenger equipment. The rulemaking also proposes modifications to certain steam locomotive requirements to more effectively address tourist excursion and scenic railroad operations.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229    49 CFR 230    49 CFR 238    49 CFR 213    49 CFR 214    49 CFR 215    49 CFR 232   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102 to 20107    49 U.S.C. 21301 to 21304    28 U.S.C. 2461, note    ...   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2019 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  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