Federal Register #2026-08249

FRA Final Rule Removing Outdated OMB Information Collection References

This notice announces a regulatory update by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), not a procurement opportunity. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a purchase or contract action - No products or services are being requested - Key Details: - FRA is removing thirteen outdated regulatory sections referencing OMB information collection approvals - Affected regulations include Parts 209, 213, 217, 219, 227, 229, 230, 232, 238, 239, 240, 241, and 242 of Title 49 CFR - The update does not change any substantive safety requirements or access to current forms - The intent is to streamline regulatory text and eliminate unnecessary references - No quantities, part numbers, or unique procurement requirements are present - Applies to all entities regulated by FRA

Description

This final rule removes thirteen unnecessary and outdated sections throughout the Federal Railroad Administration's regulations that reference the approval of information collection requirements by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The removal of these sections does not affect any substantive safety requirements or reduce access to current, verifiable information. The rule aims to reduce regulatory text volume and eliminate outdated cross-references without compromising transportation safety. The rule is effective May 28, 2026.

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