Federal Register #FRA20130069

Regulatory Waiver Petitions for Railroad Safety Requirements – No Procurement Involved

This notice concerns regulatory petitions for waivers from federal railroad safety regulations, not a procurement opportunity. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Petitioners: - Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) - NJ Transit Corporation (NJT) - Grand Canyon Railway (GCRX) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - TRRA seeks renewal of relief from transfer train brake test requirements (49 CFR 232.215), proposing alternative inspections due to unsafe walking conditions - NJT requests extension of relief from multiple safety standards for its River Line light rail system to maintain operational efficiency - GCRX seeks relief from locomotive inspection requirements (1,472 service day inspection) - These are regulatory actions related to operational safety, not procurement or contracting

Description

The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to renew relief from certain regulations concerning a transfer train brake test. TRRA seeks to renew relief from the requirements of 49 CFR 232.215, which mandates brake tests on trains traveling between origin and destination points not exceeding 20 miles. Instead, TRRA proposes to perform alternative inspections and a Class I brake test at the terminal. The petition cites unsafe walking conditions near the Blast Furnace and notes no incidents have occurred under the waiver, requesting the relief be made permanent.

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