Federal Register #FRA-2022-0085

FRA Final Rule: Electronic Service and Civil Penalty Procedures for Railroad Safety Enforcement

This regulatory update from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, modernizes railroad safety enforcement procedures: - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action - No products or part numbers are requested; no procurement of goods or services - Key Regulatory Changes: - Requires electronic service of documents in railroad safety enforcement proceedings - Establishes and clarifies procedures for civil penalties related to railroad safety violations, including for individuals and railroads - Emphasizes enforcement of willful violations - Maintains options for personal or certified-mail service if electronic service is unavailable - Includes administrative updates such as address corrections - Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving enforcement efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing regulatory clarity - No impact on procurement or acquisition processes

Description

This final rule updates the Federal Railroad Administration's railroad safety enforcement procedures and rules of practice to require electronic service of documents. It establishes procedures to implement new authority regarding civil penalties for alleged Federal railroad safety violations. Additionally, the rule makes other necessary administrative updates, such as correcting addresses. The rule aims to improve enforcement efficiency while maintaining options for personal or certified-mail service if electronic service is unavailable.

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