U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations

This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 224. It involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Part 241 requires, in the absence of a waiver, that all dispatching of United States railroad operations be performed in the United States. A railroad may, however, dispatch from a country other than the United States in an emergency situation, but only for the duration of the emergency situation. A railroad relying on this exception must provide written notification of its action to FRA as soon as practicable. This information collected is used as part of FRA's oversight function to help ensure that extraterritorial dispatchers comply with applicable safety regulations.

The latest form for U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations expires 2027-04-30 and can be found here.