Federal Register #2026-14160

FRA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rescission of Dispatcher Certification Rule

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announces an extension of the comment period for a proposed rulemaking: - The proposed rule concerns rescinding the requirement for certification of dispatchers - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - The extension is intended to give stakeholders more time to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory change - No unique technical or procurement requirements are specified

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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