; (2) the reason a fine was issued; (3) the amount fined; and (4) the location and Department of Transportation grade crossing number where the violation occurred. (e) Application to Amtrak and commuter railroads This section shall not apply to Amtrak or commuter authorities, including Amtrak and commuter authorities’ operations run or dispatched by a Class I railroad. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new item: 20169. Time limit for blocking a rail crossing. . 5. Establishment of a process for overseeing railroads that egregiously or persistently block crossings (a) In general Chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end of subchapter II the following: 20170. Process to address egregiously or persistently blocked crossings (a) In general Not less than 1 year after the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations defining what is considered— (1) persistently blocking a crossing; and (2) egregiously blocking a crossing. (b) Considerations In issuing the regulations under subsection (a), the Secretary shall take into consideration— (1) the length of time a crossing is blocked for; (2) the amount of times the carrier has blocked other crossings; (3) the cause of such blocked crossings; (4) the length of the train, amount of cars in the train consist, and makeup of consist; (5) the extent to which the blocked crossing poses a public safety hazard; (6) the extent to which the blocked crossing degrades the quality of life for the surrounding community; (7) the level of cooperation and measures the carrier has taken to reduce the instances and impact of blocked crossings