Part 246 - Certification of Signal Employees  


Subpart A - General
§ 246.1 - Purpose and scope.
§ 246.3 - Application and responsibility for compliance.
§ 246.5 - Effect and construction.
§ 246.7 - Definitions.
§ 246.9 - Waivers.
§ 246.11 - Penalties and consequences for noncompliance.
Subpart B - Program and Eligibility Requirements
§ 246.101 - Certification program required.
§ 246.103 - FRA review of certification programs.
§ 246.105 - Implementation schedule for certification programs.
§ 246.106 - Requirements for certification programs.
§ 246.107 - Signal service classifications.
§ 246.109 - Determinations required for certification and recertification.
§ 246.111 - Prior safety conduct as motor vehicle operator.
§ 246.113 - Prior safety conduct with other railroads.
§ 246.115 - Substance abuse disorders and alcohol drug rules compliance.
§ 246.117 - Visual acuity.
§ 246.118 - Hearing acuity.
§ 246.119 - Training requirements.
§ 246.120 - Requirements for qualification.
§ 246.121 - Knowledge testing.
§ 246.123 - Monitoring operational performance.
§ 246.124 - Mentoring.
§ 246.125 - Certification determinations made by other railroads.
Subpart C - Administration of the Certification Program
§ 246.201 - Time limitations for certification.
§ 246.203 - Retaining information supporting determinations.
§ 246.205 - List of certified signal employees and recordkeeping.
§ 246.207 - Certificate requirements.
§ 246.213 - Multiple certifications.
§ 246.215 - Railroad oversight responsibilities.
Subpart D - Denial and Revocation of Certification
§ 246.301 - Process for denying certification.
§ 246.303 - Criteria for revoking certification.
§ 246.305 - Periods of ineligibility.
§ 246.307 - Process for revoking certification.
Subpart E - Dispute Resolution Procedures
§ 246.401 - Review board established.
§ 246.403 - Petition requirements.
§ 246.405 - Processing certification review petitions.
§ 246.407 - Request for a hearing.
§ 246.409 - Hearings.
§ 246.411 - Appeals.
Appendix A to Part 246 - —Procedures for Obtaining and Evaluating Motor Vehicle Driving Record Data
Appendix B to Part 246 - —Medical Standards Guidelines