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Rule2026-08021

Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings

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Published
April 24, 2026
Effective
May 26, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration

Abstract

This rule updates FRA's railroad safety enforcement procedures and rules of practice to require electronic service of documents. This rule also establishes procedures to implement new authority regarding civil penalties for alleged Federal railroad safety violations. Finally, this rule makes other necessary administrative updates, such as correcting addresses.

Indexed from Federal Register on April 24, 2026.

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