144 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 1 / Monday, January 3, 2005 / Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

49 CFR Part 224

[Docket No. FRA–1999–6689, Notice No. 4]

RIN 2130–AB41

Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: FRA is issuing this final rule to mandate the reflectorization of freight rolling stock (freight cars and locomotives) to enhance the visibility of trains in order to reduce the number and severity of accidents at highway-rail grade crossings in which train visibility is a contributing factor. This rule establishes a schedule for the application of retroreflective material and prescribes standards for the construction, performance, application, inspection, and maintenance of the material.

DATES: Effective Date: March 4, 2005.

The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 4, 2005.

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