: Non-compliance with mandates for Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (EEBA) in locomotive cabs, especially when transporting hazardous materials. Regulatory Context
Under this statute, the FRA utilizes civil penalties to compel railroads to correct safety deficiencies and procedural weaknesses. These penalties are often applied in cases involving:
: Failure to submit accurate monthly reports on collisions, derailments, and injuries.
: Violations of the Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) regulations, such as improper use of safety bays or niches.
: General civil penalties for railroad safety violations.