§ 672.3 - Scope and applicability.

§ 672.3 Scope and applicability.

(a) In general, this part applies to all recipients of Federal financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53.

(b) The mandatory requirements of this part will apply only to:

(1) State Safety Oversight

Agency personnel and

Agencies (SSOAs) and their employees and contractors that conduct safety

audits and examinations

reviews, inspections, examinations, and other safety oversight activities of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, and

designated personnel and

(2) Rail transit agencies and their employees and contractors who are directly responsible for the safety oversight of a recipient's rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.

(c) Other FTA recipients may participate voluntarily Voluntary participants may complete the Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program curriculum in accordance with this part.