§240.213. Procedures for making the determination on completion of training program.
49 C.F.R. § 240.213
Each railroad, prior to the initial issuance of a certificate to any person as a train or locomotive service engineer, shall determine that the person has, in accordance with the requirements of § 240.123 of this part, the knowledge and skills to safely operate a locomotive or train in the most demanding class or type of service that the person will be permitted to perform.
In making this determination, a railroad shall have written documentation showing that:
The person completed a training program that complies with § 240.123 of this part;
The person demonstrated his or her knowledge and skills by achieving a passing grade under the testing and evaluation procedures of that training program; and
A qualified Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers has determined that the person is familiar with the physical characteristics of the railroad or its pertinent segments.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[56 FR 28254, June 19, 1991, as amended at 64 FR 60992, Nov. 8, 1999; 74 FR 68184, Dec. 23, 2009]
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20135, 21301, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.
Source
Source: 56 FR 28254, June 19, 1991, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[56 FR 28254, June 19, 1991, as amended at 64 FR 60992, Nov. 8, 1999; 74 FR 68184, Dec. 23, 2009]