Federal Register #FRA-2009-0120

Regulatory Waiver Extension Petition for Signal System Testing by CSX Transportation, Inc.

This notice concerns a regulatory petition rather than a procurement opportunity: - Government buyer: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Petition submitted by CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) - CSXT requests an extension of a waiver from federal regulations requiring periodic testing of vital microprocessor-based signal systems - Seeks to extend the testing interval from every two years to every four years after initial testing - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - No procurement of goods or services is being requested - The notice is for public comment on the regulatory waiver extension - OEMs and vendors mentioned: CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT)

Description

CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning periodic testing requirements on vital microprocessor-based signal systems. The petition seeks to extend the relief from the 2-year periodic testing requirements to every 4 years after initial testing is completed. CSXT stated that during the waiver period, it has continued to meet all conditions associated with the original approval while maintaining safe and reliable operations. The FRA is accepting public comments on this petition until August 31, 2026.

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