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Federal Register · January 17, 2025
The title they went with Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders Noisy translates that to

Railroad safety investigators will no longer consult with companies after accidents

What happened
The Federal Railroad Administration is withdrawing a rule that would have required its investigators to consult with railroad companies and other groups after accidents. This means accident investigations will now proceed without mandatory input from the companies involved.
Why it matters
The agency had previously tried to formalize a process for gathering information and consulting with "stakeholders" after accidents. This withdrawal means that process will not be implemented. It suggests the agency prefers to maintain full control over its investigations without a formal requirement to involve the companies it regulates.
The signal
Watch for any changes in how the Federal Railroad Administration conducts accident investigations, specifically whether they continue to solicit input from companies on a voluntary basis or if investigations become more independent.
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