Federal Register #FMCSA-2021-0050

FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Data for Proposed Railroad Crossing Exception

This notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces the availability of data related to a proposed regulatory exception for commercial motor vehicles at railroad grade crossings. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Notification of Data Availability (NODA) for a proposed exception to the requirement that commercial motor vehicles stop at railroad grade crossings with inactive warning devices - Seeks public comment on posted data regarding vehicle/railroad collisions, rear-end commercial motor vehicle fatal crashes, and signal failures - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comments are requested on the data and proposed regulatory change - Comments may be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or delivered to the FMCSA office in Washington, DC - Place of Submission: - FMCSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Description

This is a notification of data availability (NODA) issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding a proposed regulatory amendment. The amendment would add an exception to the requirement for commercial motor vehicles to stop at railroad grade crossings equipped with active warning devices that are not activated. FMCSA has identified relevant data on vehicle and railroad collisions and signal failures, and is seeking public comment on this information to inform potential further regulatory action. Comments are due by April 27, 2026.

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