Reported by Railway Supply
A notice published in the Federal Register on Jan. 13 restored the committee’s charter, according to the Federal Register notice on the RSAC charter reestablishment. The committee’s website says its work is meant to align participants around the facts and data behind real or perceived safety problems, develop cost-effective solutions rooted in that agreement, and identify regulatory options when needed to put those solutions in place.
Under the updated setup, the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee is slated to include 25 members drawn from 21 organizations. The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIOd) welcomed the committee’s return, but it also signaled concern about the smaller roster. In a statement, TTD President Greg Regan and Secretary-Treasurer Shari Semelsberger said a reduced panel could make it harder for the FRA to maintain what they view as a balanced perspective between the powerful rail industry and advocates focused on the safety of workers and communities.
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