Rule2026-17789
Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements
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Published
August 31, 2026
Effective
September 30, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
Abstract
This rule repeals several roadway workplace safety requirements that have become obsolete. In addition, FRA establishes 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 clarifies 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 91, Number 167 (Monday, August 31, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55749-55753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17789]
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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Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and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: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule repeals several roadway workplace safety
requirements that have become obsolete. In addition, FRA establishes 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 clarifies that the required training for
operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane
includes specific aspects such as maintaining vertical clearance.
DATES: This rule is effective September 30, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Presser, Track Specialist,
Office of Railroad Safety, FRA, telephone: (208) 241-9458, email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9bda0a4a6bda1b0e7b9bbacbabaacbb89ada6bde7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a3e2327253e2233643a382f39392f380a2e253e642d253c">[email protected]</span></a>; or Aaron Moore, Senior Attorney, FRA,
telephone: (202) 853-4784, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e48585968b8aca898b8b9681a4808b90ca838b92"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d7b6b6a5b8b9f9bab8b8a5b297b3b8a3f9b0b8a1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 14192, Unleashing Prosperity
Through Deregulation (90 FR 9065, Feb. 6, 2025), and E.O. 14219,
Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's
``Department of Government Efficiency'' Deregulatory Initiative (90 FR
10583, Feb. 25, 2025), FRA is reviewing its regulatory requirements in
49 CFR parts 200 through 299 and repealing requirements that are
outdated and redundant.
On July 1, 2025, FRA published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that proposed to amend some of the requirements in part 214 to
reduce burdens, to make technical or conforming changes, to repeal
aged-out regulations, or otherwise to adjust to advancing technology or
recent incidents, without any adverse effect on railroad safety. 90 FR
28629 (July 1, 2025). During the comment period that closed on
September 2, 2025, FRA received comments from the Brotherhood of
Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) \1\ and the Transportation
Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD).\2\
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\1\ <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0003">https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0003</a>;
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0004">https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0004</a>; <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0006">https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0006</a>.
\2\ <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0007">https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FRA-2025-0083-0007</a>.
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In summary, BMWED and TTD generally supported most proposals FRA
made in the NPRM, including the proposed special approval procedure for
alternative bridge worker safety systems in section 214.119. Both
commenters recommended that this proposed procedure be amended to
require third-party verification of proposed alternative safety systems
and direct consultation with labor representatives, and that FRA issue
formal guidance on its review process for petitions requesting special
approval of alternative bridge worker safety proposals. In addition,
both commenters expressed concern with the repeal of section
214.515(b), arguing that if machines in service lack adequate overhead
protection, workers should retain the right to request such protection.
FRA disagrees with the recommended changes to the proposed special
approval procedure, but the agency agrees with the concerns about
eliminating section 214.515(b). FRA discusses the comments it received
further in the Section-by-Section Analysis. FRA finalizes the NPRM as
proposed, except FRA retains existing 49 CFR 214.515(b), based on
BMWED's and TTD's comments.
II. Section-by-Section Analysis
This section-by-section analysis addresses only the specific
sections that were commented on directly and that FRA is amending in a
way that differs from FRA's proposal in the NPRM. Please reference the
NPRM's section-by-section analysis for further information regarding
the sections FRA is adopting as proposed in the NPRM--that is, sections
214.331, 214.333, 214.335, 214.347, 214.513, 214.517, and 214.533.
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, this final rule adds a new
section 214.119 that provides for a special approval procedure similar
to the procedure provided in 49 CFR 238.21. The special approval
procedure enables 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. The comments
received from BMWED and TTD both recommended that FRA revise the
proposed rule to require third-party safety verification of proposed
alternative bridge worker safety systems. FRA notes that the final
rule, in paragraph (b)(3), requires a railroad to include in its
petition appropriate data or analysis, or both, establishing that the
alternative will provide at least an equivalent level of safety. A
railroad could include, as part of its petition, a third-party safety
verification of the railroad's proposal. To provide a petitioner with
appropriate flexibility to establish that its proposal would result in
at least an equivalent level of safety, FRA declines to revise the
proposal as suggested.
BMWED and TTD also recommended that FRA require the proposing
railroad to consult with the affected labor representatives directly,
including to solicit input, not only to notify the affected labor
representatives, as the NPRM proposed. FRA disagrees. This special
approval procedure generally mirrors other special approval procedures
used elsewhere in FRA's regulations (e.g., 49 CFR 238.21), and FRA sees
no need to deviate from this consistent framework. A railroad must
provide notice of the petition to the designated representatives of its
employees, under new paragraph (b)(4), and a railroad may coordinate
with such representatives earlier, including during the development of
the railroad's proposed alternative bridge worker safety standard.
Section 214.357 Training and Qualification for Operators of Roadway
Maintenance Machines Equipped With a Crane
This final rule amends 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
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as vertical clearance should be addressed in the employer's training
and qualification program. Under current section 214.357(b), employers
are required to include procedures for determining that the operator of
such crane machines has the skills and knowledge to operate safely.
However, FRA expects that highlighting issues such as vertical
clearance in the regulatory text may help to avoid future incidents of
crane machines striking structures, such as bridges. FRA does not
expect this clarification to result in any additional burdens.
Comments from BMWED and TTD supported the proposed clarification.
In addition, BMWED and TTD generally urged FRA to refer 49 CFR 213.357
to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee for review and modernization.
FRA will take this recommendation under consideration.
Section 214.515 Overhead Covers for Existing On-Track Roadway
Maintenance Machines
This final rule amends 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.
In addition, in the NPRM, FRA proposed to remove paragraph (b) and
redesignate existing paragraph (c) as new paragraph (b). Comments from
BMWED and TTD opposed the removal of paragraph (b), arguing that this
provision may still apply, and that if machines currently in service
lack adequate overhead protection, workers should continue to have the
right to request such covers. FRA agrees, and the final rule makes no
changes to existing paragraphs (b) and (c).
III. Regulatory Impact and Notices
A. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures
FRA has considered the impact of this final rule under E.O. 12866
(58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), Regulatory Planning and Review, and DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures.\3\ The Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
determined that this final rule is not a significant regulatory action
under section 3(f) of E.O. 12866.
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\3\ 49 CFR part 5; see also DOT Order 2100.6B, Policies and
Procedures for Rulemakings, available at <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/regulations/dot-order-21006b-policies-and-procedures-rulemakings">https://www.transportation.gov/regulations/dot-order-21006b-policies-and-procedures-rulemakings</a>; DOT Order 2100.7, Ensuring Reliance Upon
Sound Economic Analysis in Department of Transportation Policies,
Programs, and Activities, available at <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/mission/ensuring-reliance-upon-sound-economic-analysis-department-transportation-policies-programs">https://www.transportation.gov/mission/ensuring-reliance-upon-sound-economic-analysis-department-transportation-policies-programs</a>.
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FRA analyzed the potential costs and benefits of this final rule.
This final rule simplifies the regulation by creating a special
approval procedure in new section 214.119 consistent with a similar
procedure in existing section 238.21; removes certain regulations
rendered irrelevant by the passage of time in sections 214.331,
214.333, 214.335, 214.347, 214.513, 214.515, and 214.517; clarifies
training requirements in section 214.357; and simplifies record
retention rules in section 214.533.
A railroad carrier may take advantage of the voluntary flexibility
of the special approval procedure in new section 214.119; if this were
to occur, the cost savings to that railroad carrier would outweigh the
minimal time required for submitting the petition. This rule provides
additional clarity to regulated entities and eliminates unnecessary,
outdated requirements while continuing to ensure workplace safety,
substantive compliance, and availability of information related to
railroad maintenance activities. This rule will provide cost savings to
regulated entities. In addition, this rule will provide some
qualitative benefits to regulated entities and the U.S. Government by
creating a special approval procedure, eliminating outdated
requirements from part 214, clarifying training requirements, and
simplifying record retention rules.
B. Executive Order 14192 (Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation)
E.O. 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, requires
that for ``each new [E.O. 14192 regulatory action] issued, at least ten
prior regulations be identified for elimination.'' \4\ Implementation
guidance for E.O. 14192 issued by OMB (Memorandum M-25-20, March 26,
2025) defines two different types of E.O. 14192 actions: an E.O. 14192
deregulatory action, and an E.O. 14192 regulatory action.\5\
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\4\ Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14192 of
January 31, 2025, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, 90 FR
9065-9067 (Feb. 6, 2025).
\5\ Executive Office of the President, OMB. Guidance
Implementing Section 3 of E.O. 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 final
rule will have total costs less than zero, and therefore it will be
considered an E.O. 14192 deregulatory action upon issuance of this
final rule.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), as amended
by the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Act of 1996,\6\ 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, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and government jurisdictions with populations
of less than 50,000 (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).
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\6\ 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 substantial number of
small entities. By extending this regulatory relief, many regulated
entities, including small entities, will experience cost savings.
Consequently, FRA certifies that this final rule will not have a
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
3501, et seq., FRA is seeking approval from OMB to revise the
information collection estimates in previously approved OMB Control
Number 2130-0539, corresponding to part 214. On May 31, 2022, OMB
approved FRA's last information collection request (ICR) corresponding
to part 214, containing 5,619 burden hours.\7\
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\7\ For comparison with the revised burden estimates in this
final rule, the supporting justification for the May 2022 ICR is
available for review at: <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202203-2130-002">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202203-2130-002</a>.
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With this final rule, the burden will increase by 10 hours
annually, to 5,620 hours annually. The table below details the new
information collection requirements that will apply when this final
rule becomes effective, and the estimated time to fulfill each new
requirement.
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Average time Total annual
CFR section Respondent Total annual per response Total annual dollar cost
universe responses (hours) burden hours equivalent
(A)............ (B) (C) = A * B (D) = C *
wage rates \8\
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Sec. 214.119 Special
approval procedure (New):
--(a) Petition for 800 railroads... 1 submission... 10 10 $891.30
special approval (New
requirement).
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All estimates include the time for reviewing instructions;
searching existing data sources; gathering or maintaining the needed
data; and reviewing the information. For information or a copy of the
paperwork package submitted to OMB, contact Ms. Joanne Swafford,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e74717f70707b306d697f7878716c7a5e7a716a30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5f35303e31313a712c283e3939302d3b1f3b302b71383029">[email protected]</span></a> or telephone: 757-897-9908.
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\8\ The dollar equivalent cost is derived from the 2023 Surface
Transportation Board Full Year Wage A&B data series using the
employee group 200 (Professional & Administrative) hourly wage rate
of $50.93 and group 300 (Maintenance of Way & Structures) hourly
wage rate of $39.88. The total burden wage rates (Straight time plus
75%) used in the table are $89.13 ($50.93 x 1.75 = $89.13), and
$69.79 ($39.88 x 1.75).
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OMB is required to decide concerning the collection of information
requirements contained in this final rule between 30 and 60 days after
publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a
comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB
receives it within 30 days of publication of this document. FRA is not
authorized to impose a penalty on persons for violating information
collection requirements that do not display a current OMB control
number, if required.
E. Environmental Assessment
FRA has analyzed this 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 5610.1D, FRA has determined that this rule is
categorically excluded pursuant to 23 CFR 771.116(c)(15). 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.
F. Federalism Implications
This final rule will 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 final rule will 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. 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.'' \9\ FRA has evaluated this final
rule in accordance with E.O. 13211 and determined that this final rule
is not a ``significant energy action'' within the meaning of E.O.
13211.
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I. Executive Order 13175 (Tribal Consultation)
FRA has evaluated this final rule in accordance with the principles
and criteria contained in E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, Nov. 6, 2000). The final
rule will not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, will not impose substantial direct compliance costs on Indian
Tribal Governments, and will not preempt Tribal laws. 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 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 final rule 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.
List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 214
Bridges, Occupational safety and health, Penalties, Railroad
safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
The Final Rule
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, FRA amends part 214 of
chapter II, subtitle B of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations as
follows:
PART 214--RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY
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1. Revise the authority citation for part 214 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:
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. Sec. 214.103, 214.105, 214.107,
214.109, 214.111, 214.113, 214.115, and 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;
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(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) Public comment. 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.
Sec. 214.331 [Removed and Reserved]
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3. Remove and reserve Sec. 214.331.
Sec. 214.333 [Removed and Reserved]
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4. Remove and reserve Sec. 214.333.
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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
operate safely 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) 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.
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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 manufactured on or after
January 1, 1991, shall have the following:
* * * * *
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11. Amend Sec. 214.533 by revising paragraph (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
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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, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
1.89.
David A. Fink,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2026-17789 Filed 8-28-26; 8:45 am]
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