Proposed Rule2025-12104

Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements

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July 1, 2025

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Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration

Abstract

FRA proposes to repeal several roadway workplace safety requirements that have become obsolete. In addition, FRA proposes to establish a new special approval procedure to enable regulated entities, after public notice and FRA approval, to utilize an alternative approach to bridge worker safety that provides for an equivalent or better level of safety. Also, this rule proposes to clarify that the required training for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane includes specific aspects such as maintaining vertical clearance.

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 1, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 28629-28633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-12104]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

49 CFR Part 214

[Docket No. FRA-2025-0083]
RIN 2130-AD44


Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and 
Making Other Improvements

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: FRA proposes to repeal several roadway workplace safety 
requirements that have become obsolete. In addition, FRA proposes to 
establish a new special approval procedure to enable regulated 
entities, after public notice and FRA approval, to utilize an 
alternative approach to bridge worker safety that provides for an 
equivalent or better level of safety. Also, this rule proposes to 
clarify that the required training for operators of roadway maintenance 
machines equipped with a crane includes specific aspects such as 
maintaining vertical clearance.

DATES: Comments on the proposed rule must be received by September 2, 
2025. FRA may consider comments received after that date, but only to 
the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: 
    Comments: Comments related to Docket No. FRA-2025-0083 may be 
submitted by going to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and following the 
online instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name, docket 
number (FRA-2025-0083), and Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for 
this rulemaking (2130-AD44). All comments received will be posted 
without change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>; this includes any 
personal information. Please see the Privacy Act heading in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act 
information related to any submitted comments or materials.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and follow the 
online instructions for accessing the docket.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Presser, Track Specialist, 
Office of Railroad Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, telephone: 
(208) 241-9458, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8efae7e3e1fae6f7a0fefcebfdfdebfcceeae1faa0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="790d1014160d110057090b1c0a0a1c0b391d160d571e160f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; or Aaron Moore, Senior 
Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, telephone: (202) 853-4784, 
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#026363706d6c2c6f6d6d706742666d762c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0c1c1d2cfce8ecdcfcfd2c5e0c4cfd48ec7cfd6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Consistent with the deregulatory agenda of President Donald J. 
Trump and Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, which seeks to 
unleash America's economic prosperity without compromising 
transportation safety, FRA is reviewing its regulatory requirements in 
parts 200 through 299 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 
The minimum safety standards for railroad workplace safety, to prevent 
accidents and casualties to employees involved in certain railroad 
inspection, maintenance, and construction activities, are established 
in 49 CFR part 214, Railroad Workplace Safety. Some of the requirements 
contained in part 214 could be updated to reduce burdens, make 
technical or conforming changes, repeal aged-out regulations, or 
otherwise adjust to advancing technology or recent incidents without 
any adverse effect on railroad safety. Please review the Section-by-
Section Analysis below for the relevant information related to each 
proposed change.

II. Section-by-Section Analysis

Section 214.119 Special Approval Procedure

    Because 49 CFR part 214, subpart B is highly prescriptive and 
therefore discourages innovation or the deployment of advancing 
technology in bridge worker safety systems, FRA proposes to add a new 
Sec.  214.119 that would provide for a special approval procedure 
similar to the process provided in 49 CFR 238.21; the proposed special 
approval procedure would enable a regulated entity, after public notice 
and FRA approval, to utilize an alternative approach to bridge worker 
safety that provides for an equivalent or better level of safety.

Section 214.331 Definite Train Location

    FRA proposes to repeal Sec.  214.331 entirely because definite 
train location, as a method of roadway worker protection, has been 
prohibited since June 2017.

Section 214.333 Informational Line-Ups of Trains

    FRA proposes to repeal Sec.  214.333 entirely because informational 
line-ups of trains, as a method of roadway worker protection, has been 
prohibited since June 2017.

Section 214.335 On-Track Safety Procedures for Roadway Work Groups, 
General

    FRA proposes to revise paragraph (a) of this section to remove 
reference to definite train location and Sec.  214.331 since that is no 
longer an allowed method of protection.

Section 214.347 Training and Qualification for Lone Workers

    FRA proposes to revise paragraph (a)(3) of this section to remove 
reference

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to definite train location since that is no longer an allowed method of 
protection.

Section 214.357 Training and Qualification for Operators of Roadway 
Maintenance Machines Equipped With a Crane

    FRA proposes to amend paragraph (b) of this section to clarify that 
the required training for operators of roadway maintenance machines 
equipped with a crane includes specific aspects such as maintaining 
vertical clearance. FRA expects that issues such as vertical clearance 
should be addressed in the employer's training and qualification 
program. Under current Sec.  214.357(b), employers are required to 
include procedures for determining that the operator has the skills and 
knowledge to safely operate such crane machines. However, FRA expects 
that highlighting issues such as vertical clearance in the regulatory 
text may help in contributing to avoiding future incidents of crane 
machines striking structures, such as bridges. FRA does not expect this 
clarification to result in any additional burdens.

Section 214.513 Retrofitting of Existing On-Track Roadway Maintenance 
Machines; General

    FRA proposes to amend Sec.  214.513 by revising the title by 
removing reference to retrofitting. Likewise, FRA proposes to remove 
the retrofitting due dates in paragraphs (b) and (c) since those dates 
have long passed. The requirements of this section apply to existing 
on-track maintenance machines.

Section 214.515 Overhead Covers for Existing On-Track Roadway 
Maintenance Machines

    FRA proposes to amend paragraph (a) of this section to remove 
reference to the date (March 28, 2005) that overhead covers must be 
repaired or reinstalled on existing on-track roadway maintenance 
machines currently or previously equipped with such covers. That date 
has long passed. Additionally, FRA proposes to delete paragraph (b) and 
redesignate existing paragraph (c) as new paragraph (b). Existing 
paragraph (b) allows for an operator of an existing on-track roadway 
maintenance machine that is not equipped with an overhead cover to 
request such a cover be provided and requires the employer to evaluate 
the feasibility of providing such a cover. FRA believes that since this 
provision was added over 20 years ago, these requests have already been 
made and that it is unlikely this paragraph is still utilized.

Section 214.517 Retrofitting of Existing On-Track Roadway Maintenance 
Machines Manufactured on or After January 1, 1991

    FRA proposes to amend the title and introductory paragraph of Sec.  
214.517 to remove reference to retrofitting and the date it must be 
completed. That date has long passed.

Section 214.533 Schedule of Repairs Subject to Availability of Parts

    FRA proposes to amend paragraph (d) of this section to clarify that 
this section permits electronic maintenance of required records. 
Existing paragraph (d) allows for electronic maintenance of required 
records, but the last sentence of this paragraph imposes a requirement 
to keep records on the on-track roadway maintenance machine or hi-rail 
vehicle or at a location designated by the employer. FRA proposes to 
add a clause to the end of that sentence to clarify that the location 
designated by the employer may be an electronic system, consistent with 
the existing option in paragraph (d) to use electronic means to 
maintain the required records.

III. Regulatory Impact and Notices

A. Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and 
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures

    FRA has considered the impact of this proposed rule under E.O. 
12866, Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), and 
DOT Order 2100.6B, Policies and Procedures for Rulemaking (Mar. 10, 
2025). The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) determined that this NPRM is not 
a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of E.O. 12866.
    This proposed rule would simplify the regulation by creating a 
special approval procedure in new Sec.  214.119 consistent with a 
similar procedure in existing Sec.  238.21; remove certain regulations 
rendered irrelevant by the passage of time in Sec. Sec.  214.331, 
214.333, 214.335, 214.347, 214.513, 214.515, and 214.517; clarify 
training requirements in Sec.  214.357; and simplify record retention 
rules in Sec.  214.533. These proposed changes would have no adverse 
impact on railroad safety. The proposed rule would provide additional 
clarity to regulated entities and eliminate unnecessary, outdated 
requirements while continuing to ensure workplace safety, substantive 
compliance, and availability of information related to railroad 
maintenance activities. While FRA has not quantified these changes, FRA 
estimates a cost savings would incur from the proposed amendments.

B. E.O. 14192 (Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation)

    E.O. 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation (90 FR 9065, 
Jan. 31, 2025), requires that for ``each new [E.O. 14192 regulatory 
action] issued, at least ten prior regulations be identified for 
elimination.'' \1\ Implementation guidance for E.O. 14192 issued by OMB 
(Memorandum M-25-20, Mar. 26, 2025) defines two different types of E.O. 
14192 actions: an E.O. 14192 deregulatory action, and an E.O. 14192 
regulatory action.\2\
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    \1\ Executive Office of the President. Executive Order 14192 of 
January 31, 2025. Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation. 90 FR 
9065-9067. Feb. 6, 2025.
    \2\ Executive Office of the President. Office of Management and 
Budget. Guidance Implementing Section 3 of Executive Order 14192, 
Titled ``Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.'' Memorandum M-
25-20. Mar. 26, 2025.
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    An E.O. 14192 deregulatory action is defined as ``an action that 
has been finalized and has total costs less than zero.'' This proposed 
rulemaking is expected to have total costs less than zero, and 
therefore it would be considered an E.O. 14192 deregulatory action upon 
issuance of a final rule. While FRA affirms that each amendment 
proposed in this NPRM has a cost that is negligible or ``less than 
zero'' consistent with E.O. 14192, FRA requests comment on the extent 
of the cost savings for the changes proposed in this NPRM.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act and E.O. 13272

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), as amended 
by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996,\3\ 
requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of the regulatory 
action on small business and other small entities and to minimize any 
significant economic impact. Accordingly, DOT policy requires an 
analysis of the impact of all regulations on small entities, and 
mandates that agencies strive to lessen any adverse effects on these 
businesses. The term small entities comprises small businesses and not-
for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and 
are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with 
populations of less than 50,000 (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).
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    \3\ Public Law 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (Mar. 29, 1996).
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    No regulatory flexibility analysis is required, however, if the 
head of an Agency or an appropriate designee certifies that the rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a

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substantial number of small entities. This proposed rule would not 
impose new requirements under part 214 beyond limited, cost-beneficial 
changes to training; it merely offers flexibilities or repeal aged-out 
regulations that could result in cost savings, if a small entity or 
other regulated entity chooses to utilize those flexibilities. By 
extending this regulatory relief, many regulated entities, including 
small entities, would experience a cost savings. Consequently, FRA 
certifies that the proposed action would not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    In accordance with section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857), FRA 
wants to assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule so 
they can better evaluate its effects on themselves and participate in 
the rulemaking initiative. If the proposed rule would affect your small 
business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed rule offers regulatory flexibilities, and it contains 
no new information collection requirements in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq). Therefore, an 
information collection submission to OMB is not required. With this 
NPRM, FRA will be using the existing OMB No. 2130-0539, Railroad 
Workplace Safety.

E. Environmental Assessment

    FRA has analyzed this proposed rule for the purposes of the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In accordance with 42 
U.S.C. 4336 and DOT NEPA Order 5610.1C, FRA has determined that this 
rule is categorically excluded pursuant to 23 CFR 771.118(c)(4), 
``[p]lanning and administrative activities that do not involve or lead 
directly to construction, such as: [p]romulgation of rules, 
regulations, and directives.'' This rulemaking is not anticipated to 
result in any environmental impacts, and there are no unusual or 
extraordinary circumstances present in connection with this rulemaking.
    Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act 
and its implementing regulations, FRA has determined this undertaking 
has no potential to affect historic properties. FRA has also determined 
that this rulemaking does not approve a project resulting in a use of a 
resource protected by Section 4(f).

F. Federalism Implications

    This proposed rule would not have a substantial effect on the 
States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. Thus, in accordance with E.O. 13132, 
``Federalism'' (64 FR 43255, Aug. 10, 1999), preparation of a 
Federalism Assessment is not warranted.

G. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This proposed rule would not result in the expenditure, in the 
aggregate, of $100,000,000 or more, adjusted for inflation, in any one 
year by State, local, or Indian Tribal governments, or the private 
sector. To the contrary, if finalized, this proposed rule would result 
in cost savings. Thus, consistent with section 202 of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4, 2 U.S.C. 1532), FRA is not 
required to prepare a written statement detailing the effect of such an 
expenditure.

H. Energy Impact

    E.O. 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly 
Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use, 66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001), 
requires Federal agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for 
any ``significant energy action.'' FRA has evaluated this proposed rule 
in accordance with E.O. 13211 and determined that this proposed rule is 
not a ``significant energy action'' within the meaning of E.O. 13211. 
Nevertheless, if finalized, FRA reiterates that this would be a 
deregulatory action that would, to the extent it has an effect, tend to 
positively facilitate the movement of energy.

I. E.O. 13175 (Tribal Consultation)

    FRA has evaluated this proposed rule in accordance with the 
principles and criteria contained in E.O. 13175, Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (Nov. 6, 2000). The 
proposed rule would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more 
Indian tribes, would not impose substantial direct compliance costs on 
Indian tribal governments, and would not preempt tribal laws (except to 
any extent already preempted by the preexisting part 214). Therefore, 
the funding and consultation requirements of E.O. 13175 do not apply, 
and a tribal summary impact statement is not required.

J. International Trade Impact Assessment

    The Trade Agreement Act of 1979 \4\ prohibits Federal agencies from 
engaging in any standards or related activities that create unnecessary 
obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. Legitimate 
domestic objectives, such as safety, are not considered unnecessary 
obstacles. The statute also requires consideration of international 
standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. 
standards. This rulemaking is purely domestic in nature and is not 
expected to affect trade opportunities for U.S. firms doing business 
overseas or for foreign firms doing business in the United States.
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    \4\ 19 U.S.C. ch. 13.
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K. Privacy Act Statement

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 
public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these 
comments, without edit, to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in 
the system of records notice, DOT/ALL-14 FDMS, accessible through 
<a href="http://www.transportation.gov/privacy">www.transportation.gov/privacy</a>. To facilitate comment tracking and 
response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of 
their organization; however, submission of names is completely 
optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely 
comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments 
containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the 
agency for alternate submission instructions.

L. Rulemaking Summary

    As required by 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a summary of this proposed rule 
can be found at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, Docket No. FRA-2025-0083, 
in the SUMMARY section of this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 214

    Bridges, Occupational safety and health, Penalties, Railroad 
safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, FRA proposes to amend 
part 214 of chapter II, subtitle B of title 49, Code of Federal 
Regulations as follows:

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1. The authority citation for part 214 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 21301-21302, 21304, 28 
U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

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2. Add Sec.  214.119 to subpart B to read as follows:

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Sec.  214.119  Special approval procedure

    (a) General. The following procedures govern consideration and 
action upon requests for special approval of alternative standards or 
for alternative compliance under Sec.  214.103, Sec.  214.105, Sec.  
214.107, Sec.  214.109, Sec.  214.111, Sec.  214.113, Sec.  214.115, 
and Sec.  214.117.
    (b) Petitions for special approval of alternative standard or of 
alternative compliance. Each petition for special approval of an 
alternative standard or for alternative compliance shall contain--
    (1) The name, title, address, email address, and telephone number 
of the primary person to be contacted with regard to review of the 
petition;
    (2) The alternative proposed, in detail, to be substituted for the 
particular requirements of this part;
    (3) Appropriate data or analysis, or both, establishing that the 
alternative will provide at least an equivalent level of safety; and
    (4) A statement affirming that the railroad or railroad contractor 
has served a copy of the petition on designated representatives of its 
employees, together with a list of the names and addresses of the 
persons served; or alternatively, a statement affirming that the 
railroad or railroad contractor has provided an alternative means of 
notice, together with a description of the notice provided.
    (c) Federal Register notice. FRA will publish a notice in the 
Federal Register concerning each petition under this section.
    (d) Not later than 30 days from the date of publication of the 
notice in the Federal Register concerning a petition under this 
section, any person may comment on the petition.
    (1) Each comment shall set forth specifically the basis upon which 
it is made, and contain a concise statement of the interest of the 
commenter in the proceeding.
    (2) Each comment shall be submitted to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations (M-30), West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, and 
shall contain the assigned docket number for that proceeding. The form 
of such submission may be in written or electronic form consistent with 
the standards and requirements established by the Federal Docket 
Management System and posted on its website at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
    (e) Disposition of petitions.
    (1) FRA will conduct a hearing on a petition in accordance with the 
procedures provided in Sec.  211.25 of this chapter.
    (2) If FRA finds that the petition complies with the requirements 
of this section or that the proposed plan is acceptable or changes are 
justified, or both, the petition will be granted, normally within 90 
days of its receipt. If the petition is neither granted nor denied 
within 90 days, the petition remains pending for decision. FRA may 
attach special conditions to the approval of the petition. FRA may 
approve an alternative standard or alternative compliance in lieu of 
the relief requested by the petition. Following the approval of a 
petition, FRA may reopen consideration of the petition for cause 
stated.
    (3) If FRA finds that the petition does not comply with the 
requirements of this section, or that the proposed plan is not 
acceptable or that the proposed changes are not justified, or both, the 
petition will be denied, normally within 90 days of its receipt.
    (4) When FRA grants or denies a petition, or reopens consideration 
of the petition, written notice is sent to the petitioner and other 
interested parties.

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3. Remove and reserve Sec.  214.331.


Sec.  214.331  [Removed and Reserved]

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4. Remove and reserve Sec.  214.333.


Sec.  214.333  [Removed and Reserved]

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5. Amend Sec.  214.335 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  214.335  On-track safety procedures for roadway work groups, 
general.

    (a) No employer subject to the provisions of this part shall 
require or permit a roadway worker who is a member of a roadway work 
group to foul a track unless on-track safety is provided by either 
working limits or train approach warning in accordance with the 
applicable provisions of Sec.  214.319, Sec.  214.321, Sec.  214.323, 
Sec.  214.325, Sec.  214.327, Sec.  214.329, or Sec.  214.336.
* * * * *
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6. Amend Sec.  214.347 by revising paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  214.347  Training and qualification for lone workers.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (3) Rules and procedures prescribed by the railroad for individual 
train detection and establishment of working limits.
* * * * *
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7. Amend Sec.  214.357 by revising paragraph (b)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  214.357  Training and qualification for operators of roadway 
maintenance machines equipped with a crane.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) Procedures for determining that the operator has the skills to 
safely operate each machine the person is authorized to operate, 
including but not limited to maintaining vertical clearance; and
* * * * *
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8. Amend Sec.  214.513 by revising the section heading and paragraphs 
(b) and (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  214.513  Existing on-track roadway maintenance machines; general.

* * * * *
    (b) Each existing on-track roadway maintenance machine shall be 
equipped with a permanent or portable horn or other audible warning 
device that produces a sound loud enough to be heard by roadway workers 
and other machine operators within the immediate work area. The 
triggering mechanism for the device shall be clearly identifiable and 
within easy reach of the machine operator.
    (c) Each existing on-track roadway maintenance machine shall be 
equipped with a permanent illumination device or a portable light that 
is securely placed and not hand-held. The illumination device or 
portable light shall be capable of illuminating obstructions on the 
track ahead for a distance of 300 feet under normal weather and 
atmospheric conditions when the machine is operated during the period 
between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise or 
in dark areas such as tunnels.
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9. Amend Sec.  214.515 by revising paragraph (a), removing paragraph 
(b), and redesignating existing paragraph (c) as new paragraph (b), to 
read as follows:


Sec.  214.515  Overhead covers for existing on-track roadway 
maintenance machines.

    (a) For existing on-track roadway maintenance machines either 
currently or previously equipped with overhead covers for the 
operator's position, defective covers shall be repaired and maintained 
in accordance with the provisions of Sec.  214.531.
    (b) For purposes of this section, overhead covers shall provide the 
operator's position with cover from normal rainfall and midday sun.
0
10. Amend Sec.  214.517 by revising the section heading and the 
introductory text, to read as follows:


Sec.  214.517  Existing on-track roadway maintenance machines 
manufactured on or after January 1, 1991.

    In addition to meeting the requirements of Sec.  214.513, each 
existing on-track roadway maintenance machine

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manufactured on or after January 1, 1991, shall have the following:
* * * * *
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11. Revise Sec.  214.533(d) to read as follows:


Sec.  214.533  Schedule of repairs subject to availability of parts.

* * * * *
    (d) Each employer shall maintain records pertaining to compliance 
with this section. Records may be kept on forms provided by the 
employer or by electronic means. The employer shall retain each record 
for at least one year, and the records shall be made available for 
inspection and copying during normal business hours by representatives 
of FRA and States participating under part 212 of this chapter. The 
records may be kept on the on-track roadway maintenance machine or hi-
rail vehicle or at a location designated by the employer, including an 
electronic system.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Kyle D. Fields,
Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2025-12104 Filed 6-27-25; 4:15 pm]
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