APPENDIX B
Federal Register: April 27, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 81)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 20654-20657] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration
49 CFR Part 213 [Docket No. RST-94-3, Notice No. 1]
Policy on the Safety of Railroad Bridges
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), DOT
ACTION: Interim statement of policy. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: FRA issues an interim statement of policy for the safety of railroad bridges. FRA establishes suggested criteria for railroads to use to ensure the structural integrity of bridges that carry railroad tracks. FRA will subsequently make the interim statement of policy part of the final rule amending 49 CFR part 213 (See 57 FR 54038, November 16, 1992). This final rule will reflect any changes that appear necessary following public comment on the interim statement of policy. DATES: Effective Date: The interim statement of policy is effective May 30, 1995. Written comments must be received no later than June 26, 1995. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent possible without incurring additional delay or expense. ADDRESSES: Written comments on this policy should be submitted to the Docket Clerk (RCC-30), Office of Chief Counsel, FRA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Persons desiring to be notified that their written comments have been received by FRA should submit a stamped, self-addressed postcard with their comments. The Docket Clerk will indicate on the postcard the date the comments were received and return the postcard to the addressee. Written comments will be available for examination, both before and after the closing date for comments, during regular business hours in Room 8201 of the Nassif Building at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon A. Davids, P.E., Bridge Engineer, Office of Safety Enforcement, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, (Telephone: 202-366-0507), or Nancy Lummen Lewis, Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, (Telephone 202-366-0635). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Beginning in 1991, FRA conducted a review of the safety of railroad bridges. The review was prompted by the agency's perception that the bridge population was aging, traffic density and loads were increasing on many routes, and the consequences of a bridge failure could be catastrophic.
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