Utah Code 72-17-101. Office of Rail Safety — Creation — Applicability
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(1) The provisions in this section apply beginning on May 7, 2025.
Terms Used In Utah Code 72-17-101
- Commuter rail: means the same as that term is defined in Section
63N-3-602 . See Utah Code 72-17-102 v2 - Department: means the Department of Transportation created in Section 72-1-201. See Utah Code 72-1-102
- Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 72-1-202. See Utah Code 72-1-102
- Federal Railroad Administration: means the Federal Railroad Administration created in Utah Code 72-17-102 v2
- Office: means the Office of Rail Safety created in accordance with Section
72-17-101 . See Utah Code 72-17-102 v2 - Railroad: means the same as that term is defined in Utah Code 72-17-102 v2
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) In accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 212, State Safety Participation Regulations, there is created within the department an Office of Rail Safety.
(3) As described in 49 C.F.R. Secs. 212.105 and 212.107, to organize the Office of Rail Safety, the executive director shall:
(3)(a) enter into an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration to participate in inspection and investigation activities; and
(3)(b) obtain certification from the Federal Railroad Administration to undertake inspection and investigative responsibilities and duties.
(4) In establishing the Office of Rail Safety in accordance with the duties described in 49 C.F.R. part 212, the department may hire personnel and establish the duties of the office in phases.
(5) This chapter applies to:
(5)(a) a class I railroad; and
(5)(b) commuter rail.