FRA Seeks Input on New but Burden-Free Railroad Paperwork Plan
Published Date: 4/14/2026
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Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for your thoughts on a new paperwork plan they want to send to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This affects anyone who deals with FRA’s information requests, but so far, no one has shared any comments. You’ve got until May 14, 2026, to speak up before the paperwork gets the green light, and there’s no extra cost or time burden expected.
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Railroads Must Supply Device Test Records
If you are a railroad or a locomotive/car manufacturer, 49 CFR part 221 requires you to give the Federal Railroad Administration a certification and detailed test records for any rear end marking device. FRA says the respondent universe is 754 railroads and 30 manufacturers, the total estimated annual responses are 2, the total annual burden is 2 hours, and the annual burden cost equivalent is $180.38; comments are due by May 14, 2026.
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