49 CFR 238.753 - Sanders.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 12, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 09, 2024

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§ 238.753 - Sanders.

(a) A Tier III trainset shall be equipped with operative sanders, if required by the railroad and as approved by FRA.

(b) Sanders required under this section shall comply with § 229.131(a), (b), and (d) of this chapter, except that instead of the requirements of §§ 229.9 and 229.23 of this chapter:

(1) The requirements of § 238.17 shall apply to the tagging and movement of a Tier III trainset with defective sanders; and

(2) The requirements of the railroad's ITM program shall apply to the next periodic inspection of such a trainset.

(c) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section, the railroad's ITM program shall specify the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for Tier III trainsets equipped with sanders.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107,20133,20141,20302,20306,20701,21301,21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 64 FR 25660, May 12, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 238.753