# Federal Register #FRA20261586

FRA Request for Comment on Railroad Operating Rules Information Collection

**Buyer:** Federal Railroad Administration
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** FRA20261586
**NAICS:** 541690

This opportunity involves the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, seeking public comment on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to railroad operating rules.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Collection, filing, and recordkeeping of railroad operating rules, timetables, special instructions, amendments, operational tests, inspections, and employee training records
  - Use of Form FRA F 6180.49AP for passenger locomotive inspection and repair records
  - Installation and maintenance of locomotive image and audio recording devices
  - Procedures for random employee selection for operational testing
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Focus on regulatory compliance for railroads and passenger railroads
  - Emphasis on minimizing administrative burden and improving information quality
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; requirements apply broadly to railroads
- The FRA is inviting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collection activities.

### Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeks approval of an Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The ICR involves the collection of information related to railroad operating rules, including filing and recordkeeping of operating rules, timetables, and amendments, as well as operational tests and inspections. FRA is soliciting public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collection activities before submitting the ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Comments are invited to improve the quality and minimize the burden of the information collection.

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