49 CFR 222.53
§ 222.53 What are the requirements for supplementary and alternative safety measures?
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 222.53, § 222.53 What are the requirements for supplementary and alternative safety measures?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/258328
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(a) Approved SSMs are listed in appendix A of this part. Approved SSMs can qualify for quiet zone risk reduction credit in the manner specified in appendix A of this part.
(b) Additional ASMs that may be included in a request for FRA approval of a quiet zone under § 222.39(b) of this part are listed in appendix B of this part. Modified SSMs can qualify for quiet zone risk reduction credit in the manner specified in appendix B of this part.
(c) The following do not, individually or in combination, constitute SSMs or ASMs: Standard traffic control device arrangements such as reflectorized crossbucks, STOP signs, flashing lights, or flashing lights with gates that do not completely block travel over the line of railroad, or traffic signals.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.