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Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration are accepting comment until Sept. 27 on a proposed rule that would expand the parameters for railroads to develop oil spill response plans for incidents involving high-hazard flammable trains.
Washington – Commuter and intercity passenger railroads will be required to develop and implement system safety programs as part of a final rule from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration have extended to July 8 the deadline for comment on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at learning more about the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on transportation workers in safety-sensitive positions.
Washington – Federal Railroad Administration alcohol and drug testing regulations now cover maintenance-of-way employees, fulfilling a requirement of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Chicago – For the past six years, commercial motor vehicle driver Johanne Couture has worn an oral appliance to bed to help manage her obstructive sleep apnea.
Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration has bolstered its bridge safety oversight program in an effort to protect rail workers and the public.
Washington – Transportation officials want to hear from stakeholders about the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among rail workers and commercial motor vehicle drivers, as well as the best methods to diagnose and treat the disorder.
Washington – State transportation departments must do more to ensure railroad crossing warning systems are properly interconnected with nearby traffic signals, the Federal Railroad Administration recently announced.
