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DHS/TSA

RIN: 1652-AA57

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Railroads--Security Training of Employees
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will add new regulations to improve the security of railroads in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The rulemaking will propose general requirements for a security training program to prepare railroad frontline employees for potential security threats and conditions. The regulations will take into consideration any current security training requirements or best practices.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)	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: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 114 PL 110-53, sec 1517

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
NPRM	Statutory	due 6 months after date of enactment.	02/03/2008

Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1517 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266), TSA must issue a regulation no later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

Statement of Need: The rulemaking will propose general requirements for a security training program to prepare railroad frontline employees for potential security threats and conditions.

Summary of the Legal Basis: 49 U.S.C. 114; section 1517 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266).

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Economic analysis under development.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	08/00/2009

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Brian Lusty Lead Program Analyst, Freight Rail Security Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, E10-332N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlilngton, VA 20598-6028 Phone:571 227-4998 Fax:571 227-1923 Email: brian.lusty@dhs.gov David Kasminoff Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Chief Counsel's Office, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6002 Phone:571 227-3583 Email: david.kasminoff@tsa.dhs.gov