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49 CFR 225.31 - Investigations.

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§ 225.31
Investigations.
(a) It is the policy of the FRA to investigate rail transportation accidents/incidents which result in the death of a railroad employee or the injury of five or more persons. Other accidents/incidents are investigated when it appears that an investigation would substantially serve to promote railroad safety.
(b) FRA representatives are authorized to investigate accidents/incidents and have been issued credentials authorizing them to inspect railroad records and properties. They are authorized to obtain all relevant information concerning accidents/incidents under investigation, to make inquiries of persons having knowledge of the facts, conduct interviews and inquiries, and attend as an observer, hearings conducted by railroads. When necessary to carry out an investigation, the FRA may authorize the issuance of subpoenas to require the production of records and the giving of testimony.
(c) Whenever necessary, the FRA will schedule a public hearing before an authorized hearing officer, in which event testimony will be taken under oath, a record made, and opportunity provided to question witnesses.
(d) When necessary in the conduct of an investigation, the Federal Railroad Administrator may require autopsies and other tests of the remains of railroad employees who die as a result of an accident/incident.
(e) Information obtained through FRA accident investigations may be published in public reports or used for other purposes FRA deems to be appropriate.
(f) Section 20903 of title 49 of the United States Code provides that no part of a report of an accident investigation under section 20902 of title 49 of the United States Code may be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any suit or action for damages growing out of any matter mentioned in the accident investigation report.
[39 FR 43224, Dec. 11, 1974, as amended at 61 FR 30971, June 18, 1996]

Title 49 published on 2012-10-01

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  • 2012-11-30; vol. 77 # 231 - Friday, November 30, 2012
    1. 77 FR 71354 - Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents for Calendar Year 2013
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      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Railroad Administration
      Final rule.
      This regulation is effective January 1, 2013.
      49 CFR Part 225

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United States Code
USC : Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE

§ 2461 note - Mode of recovery

USC : Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION

§ 103 - Federal Railroad Administration

§ 322 - General powers

§ 20103 - General authority

§ 20107 - Inspection and investigation

§ 20901 - Reports

§ 20902 - Investigations

§ 21301 - Chapter 201 general violations

§ 21302 - Chapter 201 accident and incident violations and chapter 203–209 violations

§ 21311 - Records and reports

Title 49 published on 2012-10-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 49 CFR 225 after this date.

  • 2012-11-30; vol. 77 # 231 - Friday, November 30, 2012
    1. 77 FR 71354 - Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents for Calendar Year 2013
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Railroad Administration
      Final rule.
      This regulation is effective January 1, 2013.
      49 CFR Part 225