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The Federal Regulatory Directory, Eighteenth Edition continues to offer a clear path through the maze of complex federal agencies and regulations, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations. Information-packed profiles of more than 100 federal agencies and departments detail the history, structure, purpose, actions, and key contacts for every regulatory agency in the U.S. government. Now updated with an improved searching structure, the Federal Regulatory Directory continues to be the leading reference for understanding federal regulations, providing a richer, more targeted exploration than is possible by cobbling together electronic and print sources.
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
■ Introduction
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is an agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT). It has the authority to regulate the safety aspects of U.S. rail transportation.
The FRA is headed by an administrator appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Serving under the administrator are a deputy administrator, an executive director, and three associate administrators responsible for administration, railroad safety, and railroad policy and development. Other divisions include the offices of policy and communications, chief counsel, chief financial officer, and civil rights.
The Office of Administration is the ...
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