Federal Register #FRA20240068

Regulatory Waiver Petitions for Railroads and Medical Exemptions for Drivers

This notice summarizes recent regulatory actions by the Department of Transportation, specifically involving the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): - FMCSA renewed 2-year medical exemptions for five interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders - Exemptions are contingent on strict medical monitoring and reporting - FRA received two petitions for regulatory waivers: - Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad (HLLR) seeks modification of an existing waiver for locomotive HLLR 331 - Concerns compliance with safety glazing and safety appliance standards for steam locomotives in passenger service - Delmarva Central Railroad Company (DCR) requests temporary relief from movable bridge signal interlocking requirements - Due to fire damage on the Cassatt Swing Bridge, with plans for equipment replacement by spring 2027 - No products, OEMs, or vendors are specified; these actions are for regulatory relief, not procurement - Public comments are invited on the FRA petitions - No contract value or procurement opportunity is associated with this notice

Description

Stone Gables Estates, doing business as Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad (HLLR), petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a modification of existing relief from certain regulations concerning safety glazing and safety appliances on a locomotive. The petition requests modification of a waiver from specific Federal railroad safety regulations related to locomotive cab windows and safety appliances on steam locomotives. The locomotive in question, HLLR 331, is used in passenger service between 60 and 90 days per year and is maintained to FRA standards. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the petition by November 9, 2026.

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