Federal Register #2130-AD61

FRA Final Rule: Updates to Conductor Certification Requirements

This opportunity is a regulatory update from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding conductor certification requirements: - Issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - No products, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - Updates include: - Reduced information required on conductor certificates - Option to use electronic certificates - Revised processes for certification revocation and administrative hearings - Administrative corrections and updated definitions - Focus is on reducing regulatory burden while maintaining safety - No procurement of goods or services is involved

Description

This final rule updates the Federal Railroad Administration's conductor certification requirements by reducing the information required on a conductor's certificate and allowing certificates to be electronic. It also modifies the certification revocation process and the Administrative Hearing Officer process. Additionally, the rule includes administrative updates such as revising definitions and correcting errors in the regulatory text. The rule aims to reduce regulatory burdens without compromising transportation safety and is effective May 28, 2026.

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