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NY A10360
Bill
Status
5/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Karen McMahon
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AI Summary
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Requires railroad corporations operating freight trains in New York to conduct comprehensive safety inspections when trains are parked in rail yards before traveling on state tracks.
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Safety inspections must include review of tracks, wheels, safety equipment (brakes and bearings), and train cars, with results compared to the inspection conducted prior to the original trip origination.
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Mandates a minimum of two safety inspectors on either side of freight trains as they leave rail yards to observe for safety issues.
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Grants the Department of Transportation commissioner authority to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
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Takes effect thirty days after enactment, with automatic repeal if federal agencies determine the act would render New York ineligible for federal funds or out of compliance with federal law or regulation.
Legislative Description
Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.
Last Action
referred to transportation
5/21/2024