Federal Register #FRA20160086

Notice of Petition to Amend Waiver for Locomotive Air Brake Calibration Intervals

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) addresses a regulatory petition, not a procurement action. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - BNSF Railway (petitioner) - New York Air Brake (NYAB) (OEM of referenced air brake systems) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Petition concerns calibration intervals for air flow method (AFM) indicators on locomotives equipped with NYAB CCBII and Fastbrake air brake systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - BNSF requests to extend the calibration test interval for AFM indicators from 184 days to 368 days - The notice is for public comment on a regulatory waiver amendment, not for acquisition of goods or services - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are included in this notice

Description

BNSF Railway petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an amendment to an existing waiver of compliance from certain federal railroad safety regulations. The petition requests to extend the calibration test intervals for air flow method (AFM) indicators on locomotives equipped with specific air brake systems from 184 days to 368 days. The waiver aims to reduce risk exposures, standardize calibration processes, improve training, and enhance air system reliability. Comments on the petition are due by June 29, 2026.

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