Notice on BNSF Petition to Extend Railroad Brake Test Relief
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This notice asks for public comment on BNSF Railway’s request to extend a waiver that lets certain locomotives wait longer between air flow method indicator tests. The current interval is 184 days, and BNSF wants it stretched to 368 days for locomotives using NYAB CCB-II and Fastbrake air brake systems. The practical impact is limited to freight rail operators covered by the waiver, but it matters for safety compliance and maintenance planning. FRA is taking comments through June 29, 2026, and rail companies, safety staff, and other interested parties can weigh in before the agency decides whether to approve the change.
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Key Changes
- Seeks to extend the air flow method indicator test interval from 184 days to 368 days.
- Applies to locomotives equipped with NYAB CCB-II and Fastbrake air brake systems.
- Opens a public comment period through June 29, 2026 before FRA decides whether to grant the request.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested parties must submit written comments on BNSF’s petition to FRA by the end of the comment period if they want their views considered in the proceeding.
Interested parties may submit written views, data, or comments on BNSF Railway’s petition through Regulations.gov for FRA’s consideration before final action is taken.
Anyone submitting comments to the docket must include the agency name and docket number in their submission.
Any submission to the docket must include the agency name and docket number.
If an interested party wants an oral comment opportunity and public hearing, it must notify FRA in writing before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for the request.