Codifying Rail Safety Committee: Enhancing Accountability and Regulatory Standards.
This act formally establishes the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) within the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Its purpose is to ensure that new safety regulations are developed collaboratively by regulators, carriers, labor, and local communities. This creates a more systematic, consensus-driven approach to improving the safety of rail travel and freight transport nationwide.
Key points
Establishes a permanent committee dedicated to advising on the development and revision of all railroad safety regulations.
The committee must include representatives from all key groups, including carriers, rail labor unions, passenger organizations, and local governments.
The Federal Railroad Administrator must meet quarterly with the committee to discuss regulatory priorities and emerging safety issues.
The committee is authorized to receive necessary funding from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out its safety mandate.
Status:
Introduced
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