# Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-31 |
| Effective | 2026-09-30 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 49 CFR 225 |
| Summary | This rule makes miscellaneous amendments to FRA's accident reporting regulations. Specifically, these amendments promote submitting documents to FRA electronically, eliminate redundant regulations, and allow railroads with additional time to complete certain forms. |
| Document number | 2026-17791 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17791/miscellaneous-amendments-to-fras-accident-reporting-regulations). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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