Data / Federal rules / 2026-08250
Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys
The Federal Railroad Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 28, 2026. It took effect on May 28, 2026.
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What the agency says
This final rule clarifies that FRA's Office of the Chief Counsel has discretion to decline or dismiss a violation, such as a technical violation where challenged conduct does not raise a practical safety issue.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-08250
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration
- Published
- April 28, 2026
- Takes effect
- May 28, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective May 28, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. FRA-2025-0077; Notice No. 2
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2130-AD11
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 49 CFR 209
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Hazardous materials transportation; Penalties; Railroad safety; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 4
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