Certification of Signal Employees
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- Title
- Certification of Signal Employees
- Posted
- May 31, 2023
- Comment period
- May 31, 2023 – Aug 1, 2023
- FR Doc
- 2023-10773
- CFR
- 49 CFR Part 246
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- Jul 14, 2026International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersOpposeUnion📎 Attachment
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) opposes the Federal Railroad Administration's proposal to rescind 49 CFR Part 246, which requires the certification of signal employees. They argue that the rule is necessary for railroad safety due to the complexity of modern signaling systems and that the FRA failed to provide a reasoned analysis for rescission or consider targeted fixes for implementation concerns.
Read comment → - Sep 14, 2023Colorado Railroad MuseumOpposeOther
The Colorado Railroad Museum opposes the proposed certification regulations for signal employees on non-insular tourist operations, arguing that the inclusion of private crossings and drug/alcohol testing requirements lacks supporting safety data. They suggest that a more measured internal training and qualification program would be less burdensome while still ensuring safety.
Read comment → - May 31, 2023Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividualRead comment →