U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations

The information collected is used as part of FRA's oversight function to ensure that extraterritorial dispatchers comply with applicable safety regulations. Note: This collection of information is mandatory. It affects four railroads with cross border operations in Mexico and Canada. The collection of information occurs on occasion, approximately one time per year. The collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that "extraterritorial dispatchers" comply with the conditions stated in the exceptions of 49 CFR Part 241 for extraterritorial dispatching" of U.S. railroad operations relating to emergency situations and "fringe border" operations. FRA reviews information submitted in petitions for waiver to determine if current or proposed extraterritorial dispatching" is consistent with railroad safety and is in the pubic interest. Also, the collection of information involves railroad notification (reporting) in an emergency situation to the appropriate FRA Regional Administrator, FRA Regional Administrators in the areas where the extraterritorial dispatching" takes place review the required notification to monitor the frequency and specifics of these types of train movements in order to ensure that railroad safety is not endangered in their territory.

The latest form for U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations expires 2021-04-30 and can be found here.