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- Referred to transportation
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Relates to railroad bridge inspections
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Anthony Brindisi
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Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to railroad bridge inspections
Purpose of the bill
This legislation would align reporting requirements for railroad bridge inspections conducted by private railroads with current federal requirements.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 would amend Section 236 of the highway law to align reporting requirements for railroad bridge inspections conducted by private railroads with current federal requirements.
Section 2 would set forth the effective date.
Justification
The federal rule requires railroad track owners to implement railroad bridge management programs that, at a minimum, provide for annual inspection of bridges, a record of the safe capacity load of bridges, and special inspections should the weather or other conditions warrant such inspections. In addition, the federal rule requires an inventory of all railroad bridges, the audit of the bridge management programs, and inspections by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The federal rule also requires railroads to maintain the design documents of each bridge and to document all repairs, modifications, and inspections of each bridge subject to FRA review. Most importantly, the federal rule authorizes the FRA to levy fines up to $100,000, giving strength to the federal laws which the state law does not have.
This legislation is necessary to avoid confusion and unnecessary duplication of regulation of the railroad industry. In addition, having a single set of laws to follow will allow for improved communication between the railroad company and the federal and state governments.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
No significant budget implications.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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