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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AC88 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: Train Crew Size Safety Requirements(Completion of a Section 610 Review) 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would address the potential safety impact of one-person train operations, including appropriate measures to mitigate an accident's impact and severity, and the patchwork of State laws concerning minimum crew staffing requirements. This rulemaking would address the issue of minimum requirements for the size of train crews, depending on the type of operations.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
RFA Section 610 Review: Completion of a Section 610 Review 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 218   
Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.89(a)    49 U.S.C. 20103   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/28/2022  87 FR 45564   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/26/2022 
Final Rule  04/09/2024  89 FR 25052   
Final Action Effective  06/10/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
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:
Amanda Maizel
Attorney Adviser
Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 308-3753
Email: amanda.maizel@dot.gov