Safety
FRA seeks to delay implementation of training for safety-related railroad workers
(Source: Safety and Health Magazine, December 12, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a petition for rulemaking, the Federal Railroad Administration is seeking to further delay by 16 months the implementation dates of its proposed Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees regulation. Full story: Safety and Health Magazine Friday, December 13, 2019
Read MoreWheels begin to turn on self-driving car legislation
(Source: The Hill 12/01/2019) BY MAGGIE MILLER – 12/01/19 09:00 AM EST Congress has yet to roll out comprehensive legislation that would create federal standards for self-driving cars this year, but the wheels have started turning on new efforts to draw up policy. Movement on the issue follows pressure from industry groups and agencies that have been pushing for…
Read MoreHouse lawmakers seek to slow White House plan for LNG rail shipments
U.S. Sen. Wyden introduces crude-by-rail safety bill
(Source: Progressive Railroading 8/05/2019)
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