FRA Seeks Input on Train Paperwork: Comment by February Deadline
Published Date: 12/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration wants your thoughts on a new info collection plan that helps them do their job better. If you’re involved with railroads or just curious, you can comment by February 2, 2026. This won’t cost you money but might ask for some time to share your views and help make things clearer and easier.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Railroads Must File Special Repair Notices
If you are a railroad, you must use FRA forms (FRA F 6180.8 and FRA F 6180.8a) to notify FRA in writing when a locomotive, car, or track is returned to service or restored. FRA estimates the respondent universe is 754 railroads, with a total of 7 annual responses, 3 total annual burden hours, and a total annual dollar-equivalent cost of $222.82; comments on this information collection are due February 2, 2026.
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