FRAProposed Rule
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
Transportation
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Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing to remove outdated references to paperwork requirements that are no longer necessary. This cleanup effort will simplify railroad regulations by deleting old rules that have expired or been replaced, making the rulebook clearer and easier to follow.
Key Points
- 1The FRA is removing old paperwork requirement references that are no longer needed or have already been replaced
- 2This is a streamlining effort to reduce confusing outdated language in railroad regulations
- 3The public has until September 3, 2025 to submit comments about whether these changes are appropriate
- 4This change primarily affects railroad companies and the FRA, not individual passengers or the general public
- 5The goal is to make railroad regulations simpler and less cluttered without changing actual safety or operational requirements
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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