FRA's Exercise of Jurisdiction

Is the gage less than 24 inches?

YES ~ FRA will not exercise jurisdiction.  End of Inquiry!

NO ~ Go to next question

Does railroad operate over the general system?

YES ~ All regulations and safety statutes apply.  Waivers are available for regulations.  End of Inquiry!

NO ~ Go to next question

Is the railroad INSULAR or NON-INSULAR?

INSULAR ~ FRA does not exercise jurisdiction.  End of Inquiry!

NON-INSULAR ~ FRA's exercise of jurisdiction is limited to:- 49 CFR 171-179, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 225, 230, 245

- Hours of Service restrictions on duty hours
- 49 U.S.C. 20102, 20301, 20302, 20502 - 20505, 20902, 21302, 21304
- FRA's subpoena authority, civil penalty authority, disqualification authority,
  emergency order authority.