FRA Scrubs Old Paperwork Rules from the Books
Published Date: 4/28/2026
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Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration is cleaning house by removing 13 outdated paperwork rules that mention old approval steps for collecting info. This change affects railroad workers and companies but won’t cost anyone money or mess with safety. The new rule kicks in on May 28, 2026, making regulations simpler and easier to follow without losing important info.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Removes 13 outdated OMB references
The Federal Railroad Administration is removing 13 outdated sections of its regulations that reference Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of information collections. This cleanup is meant to simplify the Code of Federal Regulations and reduce confusion for railroad workers and companies, and it becomes effective May 28, 2026.
No new paperwork, no safety change
FRA states this final rule does not create any new information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, does not change existing paperwork burden, and does not eliminate or alter any safety obligations. FRA also certifies the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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