HR 2607 · 102th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 102-365.(1992-09-03)
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Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to issue regulations for the safety of maintenance-of-way employees on railroad bridges (currently, maintenance-of-way employees generally). Requires the Secretary to provide, at a minimum, among other requirements for the use of boats when work is performed on bridges located over bodies of water. Directs any railroad required to undertake remedial action under specified Acts to report to the Secretary on the execution of such remedial action. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on procedures established to ensure the execution of such actions. Amends specified Federal laws to increase the minimum and maximum civil penalties against any railroad, including its employees, that violates a railroad safety regulation. Directs the Secretary to establish a pilot program designed to reduce backlogs and streamline work procedures with respect to the enforcement responsibilities of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Requires a report to the Congress on the results of such pilot program. Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of …
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