Federal Register #FRA2025-0588

Regulatory Waiver Modification Request for LIRR Passenger Car Recording Systems

This opportunity involves a regulatory notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding a petition by Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for a modification to an existing waiver: - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Petition Details: - LIRR seeks to modify a waiver related to video and audio recording systems on its M7 and diesel passenger car fleets - The request is to continue using the current recording system, which does not fully comply with federal regulation 49 CFR 229.136, until replacement units are installed - LIRR also requests exclusion from daily inspection requirements for the existing system, citing a 98% operational rate and arguing that early removal would not serve the public interest - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - The notice is for regulatory relief, not for the purchase of goods or services

Description

This notice announces that Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a modification of an existing waiver from certain regulations concerning video and audio recording systems on passenger cars. LIRR seeks to continue using its existing recording system, which is not fully compliant with the final rule, until the units can be replaced by the compliance deadline of December 31, 2030. The petition also requests exclusion from daily inspection requirements for the existing system. Comments on the petition are invited and must be received by October 13, 2026.

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