The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it will not enforce the regulations of the State Safety Oversight final rule, which was published on October 18, 2024, until March 20, 2025. This decision aligns with the President's memorandum titled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” which suggests delaying rules to ensure they align with current laws and policies. The rule aims to implement new safety requirements from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and streamline notification processes. This pause allows time for a thorough review to confirm their compliance with legal and administrative principles.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Transit Administration is taking a break from following new train safety rules until March 2025 to make sure everything is correct and safe, like checking if all the puzzle pieces fit nicely before playing the game.