Railroad Safety
Investigation of complaints against railroads for violation of railroad safety rules and regulations.
- FY17-Law Enforcement Strategies for Reducing Trespassing Pilot Grant Program
- FY17 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program
- FY17 Transportation Emergency Response Training
- FY17 Railroad Safety State Participation Grants
- FY16 Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program, OLI
The Department of Transportation's mission is to ensure fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Telephone: (617) 494-2302.
Regional Administrator, International Plaza II, Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA 19113.
Telephone: (610) 521-8200.
Regional Administrator, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Suite 16T20, Atlanta Federal Center, Atlanta, GA 30303- 3104.
Telephone: (404) 562-3800.
Regional Administrator, 111 West Adam Street, Suite 310, Chicago, IL 60606.
Telephone: (312) 353-6203.
Regional Administrator, 8701 Bedford Euless Road, Suite 425, Hurst, TX 76053.
Telephone: (817) 284-8142.
Regional Administrator, 901 Locust Street, Suite 464, Kansas City, MO 64106.
Telephone: (816) 329-3840.
Regional Administrator, 801 I Street, Suite 466, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Telephone: (916) 498-6540.
Regional Administrator, 500 E.
Broadway, Suite 240, Vancouver, WA, 98660.
Telephone: (360)696-7536.
Program Accomplishments
In May 2004 FRA completed the coordination and publication of the Secretary's Action Plan for Highway-Rail Crossing Safety and Trespassing Prevention. In addition to FRA, the multifceted Action Plan was created with valuable input from FHWA, FTA and FMCSA.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Enforcement of all Federal laws and related regulations designed to promote safety of all railroads including Federal Track Safety Regulations, Safety Appliance and Freight Car Safety Standards, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Employee Hours of Service and Power Brake Rules.
Investigation of safety-related complaints and evaluation of petitions requesting waivers from standards, rules, and regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Anyone concerned with railroad safety.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
None required.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Contact Federal Railroad Administration headquarters, preferably by letter.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended, Public Law 89-670, 49 U.S.C. 1651-1659; Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, as amended, Public Law 91-458, as amended, Public Law 93- 90, 45 U.S.C. 421-441.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-0702-0-1-401.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: Total salaries and expenses under the appropriation include regulatory functions in addition to investigation of complaints.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Regional Administrator, 55 Broadway, Room 1077, Cambridge, MA 02142. Telephone: (617) 494-2302. Regional Administrator, International Plaza II, Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA 19113. Telephone: (610) 521-8200. Regional Administrator, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Suite 16T20, Atlanta Federal Center, Atlanta, GA 30303- 3104. Telephone: (404) 562-3800. Regional Administrator, 111 West Adam Street, Suite 310, Chicago, IL 60606. Telephone: (312) 353-6203. Regional Administrator, 8701 Bedford Euless Road, Suite 425, Hurst, TX 76053. Telephone: (817) 284-8142. Regional Administrator, 901 Locust Street, Suite 464, Kansas City, MO 64106. Telephone: (816) 329-3840. Regional Administrator, 801 I Street, Suite 466, Sacramento, CA 95814. Telephone: (916) 498-6540. Regional Administrator, 500 E. Broadway, Suite 240, Vancouver, WA, 98660. Telephone: (360)696-7536.
Headquarters Office
Associate Administrator for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Mail Stop 25, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 493-6304.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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