Federal Register #FRA20220019

FRA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rescission of Dispatcher Certification Rule

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, announces an extension of the comment period for a proposed rulemaking action. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being requested - No part numbers or quantities are specified - Purpose of the notice: - Extends the public comment period for a proposed rule to rescind the requirement for dispatcher certification - Seeks additional stakeholder input on the regulatory change - No unique procurement requirements, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on May 15, 2026, proposing to rescind FRA's May 21, 2024 final rule requiring the certification of dispatchers. This notice extends the comment period for the NPRM by 30 days, moving the deadline to August 13, 2026. The extension allows stakeholders additional time to evaluate the impacts of rescinding the rule and to develop comprehensive comments.

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