Federal Register #FRA-2026-0595

FRA Requests Comment on Grade Crossing Signal System Safety Reporting and Inspection Waiver

This opportunity involves the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking public comment on regulatory reporting and compliance for grade crossing signal system safety. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory reporting via Form FRA F 6180.83 for activation failures of highway-rail grade crossing warning systems - Waiver of compliance service: Extension requested for the fifth annual inspection deadline for locomotive No. 1309 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the activity is regulatory and involves railroads - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Railroads must report activation failures monthly using the specified FRA form - Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Development Corporation has petitioned for a six-month extension for locomotive inspection due to shop scheduling constraints - FRA is seeking input on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FRA headquarters in Washington, DC - Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Development Corporation (for locomotive inspection waiver) - No procurement of goods or commercial services; focus is on regulatory compliance and information collection

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking approval for an Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The ICR relates to the Grade Crossing Signal System Safety Regulations, requiring railroads to report activation failures of highway-rail grade crossing warning systems. The FRA is soliciting public comments on the proposed revisions to the reporting form and the information collection process before submitting the ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The goal is to reduce accidents by ensuring timely and accurate reporting of warning system failures.

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