Part 245 - Qualification and Certification of Dispatchers  


Subpart A - General
§ 245.1 - Purpose and scope.
§ 245.3 - Application and responsibility for compliance.
§ 245.5 - Effect and construction.
§ 245.7 - Definitions.
§ 245.9 - Waivers.
§ 245.11 - Penalties and consequences for noncompliance.
Subpart B - Program and Eligibility Requirements
§ 245.101 - Certification program required.
§ 245.103 - FRA review of certification programs.
§ 245.105 - Implementation schedule for certification programs.
§ 245.107 - Requirements for certification programs.
§ 245.109 - Determinations required for certification and recertification.
§ 245.111 - Prior safety conduct as motor vehicle operator.
§ 245.113 - Prior safety conduct with other railroads.
§ 245.115 - Substance abuse disorders and alcohol drug rules compliance.
§ 245.117 - Visual acuity.
§ 245.118 - Hearing acuity.
§ 245.119 - Training requirements.
§ 245.120 - Requirements for territorial qualification.
§ 245.121 - Knowledge testing.
§ 245.123 - Monitoring operational performance.
§ 245.125 - Certification determinations made by other railroads.
Subpart C - Administration of the Certification Program
§ 245.201 - Time limitations for certification.
§ 245.203 - Retaining information supporting determinations.
§ 245.205 - List of certified dispatchers and recordkeeping.
§ 245.207 - Certificate requirements.
§ 245.213 - Multiple certifications.
§ 245.215 - Railroad oversight responsibilities.
Subpart D - Denial and Revocation of Certification
§ 245.301 - Process for denying certification.
§ 245.303 - Criteria for revoking certification.
§ 245.305 - Periods of ineligibility.
§ 245.307 - Process for revoking certification.
Subpart E - Dispute Resolution Procedures
§ 245.401 - Review board established.
§ 245.403 - Petition requirements.
§ 245.405 - Processing certification review petitions.
§ 245.407 - Request for a hearing.
§ 245.409 - Hearings.
§ 245.411 - Appeals.
Appendix A to Part 245 - —Procedures for Obtaining and Evaluating Motor Vehicle Driving Record Data
Appendix B to Part 245 - —Medical Standards Guidelines