Title 49 › Subtitle SUBTITLE V— RAIL PROGRAMS › Part A— SAFETY › Chapter 203— SAFETY APPLIANCES › § 20306
The Secretary of Transportation can waive rules for railroad equipment when those rules would stop better or more efficient rail technology. This can happen only if (1) a hearing produces supporting evidence, or (2) national railroad labor reps and the equipment developer agree.
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49 U.S.C. § 20306
Title 49 — Transportation
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Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60