HR 11491 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Railroad Safety Incentive Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-03-13)
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Railroad Safety Incentive Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, and Goals - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to establish a framework for applying a systematic approach for the prevention of railroad accidents and to assure occupational health and safety by requiring railroads to develop and implement comprehensive systematic safety programs for certification under this Act. Title II: Railroad Safety Systems and Performance - Establishes an Office of Railroad Safety Systems and Performance within the Federal Railroad Administration. Stipulates that the duties of such office are to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assume the work of the present Office of Railroad Safety. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate performance and safety system standards for certification of each railroad. Requires each railroad to have a plan certified by the Secretary which complies with such standards. Stipulates that such certification shall be for a period of three years. Requires each railroad with such a certificate to file annual reports with the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration covering its activities under its safety system performance plan inclu…
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