Title: Environment | FRA
Headings: Environment
Environment
FRA & NEPA
FRA Environmental Reviews
Permitting Dashboard for Federal Infrastructure Projects

Content: The office executes its regulatory and inspection responsibilities through a diverse staff of railroad safety experts. Overview Accident Data & Reporting, Investigations Divisions Partnerships & Programs Regional Offices
Quiet Zone Information Quiet Zone Locations C3RS Railroad Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention Positive Train Control (PTC)
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High-Speed Rail AMTRAK Freight Rail Today Current Environmental Reviews GIS Maps
RAIL NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
The Federal Railroad Administration is responsible for working with stakeholders to develop cohesive goals and policies for maintaining and improving the U.S. freight and passenger rail networks. This section covers various efforts across America and the world in helping to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient rail transportation. Overview Passenger Rail Freight Rail Environment
Planning International Maps & Data Oversight Guidance
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R&D Quad Charts Positive Train Control HAZMAT Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Close Call Reporting High-speed Research Car
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
FRA Research & Development (R&D) projects contribute to the FRA's safety regulatory processes, to railroad suppliers, to railroads involved in the transportation of freight, intercity passengers, commuters, and to railroad employees and their labor organizations. Overview Program Areas Research Review R&D Reports
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Buy America National Rail Plan Proposed State Rail Plan & Guidance
LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS
In this section, we provide descriptions and comprehensive, official sources for FRA's regulations (also called rules), selected legislation, as well as policy and guidance documents. Additionally, you will find current topics of high interest or significant impact to Congress, railroads, employees, labor, public interest groups and other stakeholders. Overview Legislation Regulation & Rulemaking Buy America Current Initiatives
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Competitive Discretionary Grant Programs R&D Funding
GRANTS & LOANS
FRA supports passenger and freight railroading through a variety of competitive grant, dedicated grant, and loan programs to develop safety improvements, relieve congestion, and encourage the expansion and upgrade of passenger and freight rail infrastructure and services. FRA also provides training and technical assistance to grantees and stakeholders. Overview Applying for Grants Reporting Requirements Closed Programs
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Press Releases Speeches Fact Sheets Testimony
COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
The Federal Railroad Administration Office of Communications is the primary link between the agency and reporters, the public and others who have an interest in our nation's rail network. Communications Governmental Affairs
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FRA eLIBRARY
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website.