§ 242.9 - Waivers.  


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  • § 242.9 Waivers.

    (a) A person subject to a requirement of this part may petition the Administrator for a waiver of compliance with such requirement. The filing of such a petition does not affect that person's responsibility for compliance with that requirement while the petition is being considered.

    (b) Each petition for a waiver under this section must be filed in the manner and contain the information required by part 211 of this chapter.

    (c) If the Administrator finds that a waiver of compliance is in the public interest and is consistent with railroad safety, the Administrator may grant the waiver subject to any conditions the Administrator deems necessary.