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Rule/Notice/NOFO: State Safety Oversight
Federal Register/Notice: govinfo.gov
Type of Requirement: Final Rule
Description: FThis final rule makes the following changes to strengthen the existing SSO program: • Updates terminology to reflect current use across programs. • Clarifies existing requirements consistent with FTA expectations. • Removes language relating to the period of transition from 49 CFR part 659, FTA’s previous SSO regulation, to 49 CFR part 674, the current SSO regulation. • Addresses BIL requirements.
APTA Comment/Letter: The Final rule takes effect on January 1, 2025.
APTA Staff Advisor: Brian Alberts: balberts@apta.com