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Read. Follow. Verify.Federal Agency Updates: Railroad and Pipeline Safety Rules
Record date · May 14, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document lists official communications sent to the House of Representatives, including new safety rules for railroads and updated technical standards for pipeline operations. It also notes a personnel notification from the Department of Homeland Security.
These regulatory changes impact the safety standards and operational requirements for national railroad and pipeline infrastructure, which directly affects industry compliance and public safety protocols.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Railroad operators
They must comply with new bridge evaluation requirements and updated certification standards for their engineers and conductors.
Pipeline operators
They are required to adhere to updated technical safety standards for pipeline construction and maintenance.
Key Facts
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is repealing certain bridge load capacity evaluation requirements (RIN: 2130-AD28).
- The FRA issued a final rule to incorporate long-standing C3RS waivers into the qualification and certification process for locomotive engineers and conductors (RIN: 2130-AD32).
- The FRA issued a final rule regarding the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers (RIN: 2130-AD60).
- The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) updated safety standards for pipelines, including ASME B31.4, NACE SP0502, MSS SP-75, ASTM F1055, NACE SP0206, and ASTM F2620.
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- PHMSA established new procedures for pipeline safety interpretation requests (RIN: 2137-AG40).
- The Department of Homeland Security submitted a notification regarding a nomination, designation of an acting officer, and discontinuation of service in an acting role.
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Standardization of Waivers
The FRA is moving to incorporate long-standing safety waivers directly into formal certification rules, suggesting a shift toward codifying previously temporary operational practices.
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