49 CFR 209.201 - Compliance orders generally.

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Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 14, 2024

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§ 209.201 - Compliance orders generally.

(a) This subpart prescribes rules of procedure leading to the issuance of compliance orders pursuant to the Federal railroad safety laws at 49 U.S.C. 5121(a) and/or 20111(b).

(b) The FRA may commence a proceeding under this subpart when FRA has reason to believe that a person is engaging in conduct or a pattern of conduct that involves one or more violations of the Federal railroad safety laws or any regulation or order issued under those laws for which FRA exercises enforcement authority.

[61 FR 38647, July 25, 1996]

authority: 49 U.S.C. 5123,5124,20103,20107,20111,20112,20114; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 42 FR 56742, Oct. 28, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 209.201