Critical Incident Stress Plans

Under 49 CFR part 272, Class I, intercity passenger, and commuter railroads are required to develop, and submit to FRA for approval, critical incident stress plans that provide for appropriate support services to be offered to their employees who are affected by a critical incident as defined in 49 CFR 272.9. This collection is used by FRA to ensure that railroads develop critical incident stress plans that meet the minimum standards of part 272 aimed at enhancing rail safety by reducing the Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder railroad employees suffer/may suffer after a critical incident. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for recordkeeping.

The latest form for Critical Incident Stress Plans expires 2023-11-30 and can be found here.