The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to extend the comment period for a proposed rule by 15 days, now ending on January 15, 2025. The rule aims to update FRA’s procedures on waivers and safety-related proceedings, focusing on what it means to be "in the public interest" and "consistent with railroad safety." This extension comes after requests from railroad associations, who needed more time to review the changes due to resource constraints and the holiday schedule. Comments can be submitted online through regulations.gov.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) wants to change how they handle safety rules and waivers for trains, but some train groups need more time to think about these changes. So, the FRA is giving everyone 15 extra days to share their thoughts.