Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008
GPTKB entity
Properties (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:addresses |
hazardous materials transportation
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| gptkbp:amends |
gptkb:Federal_Railroad_Safety_Act
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| gptkbp:effectiveDate |
October 16, 2008
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
grants for safety projects |
| gptkbp:encourages |
public participation in safety planning
use of technology in safety measures |
| gptkbp:enforces |
penalties for safety violations
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| gptkbp:enhances |
collaboration between agencies
safety oversight capabilities safety communication protocols railroad worker safety |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:railroad_safety_advisory_committee
safety performance metrics safety benchmarks safety culture assessments safety performance standards safety reporting requirements |
| gptkbp:focusesOn |
railroad safety
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008
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| gptkbp:improves |
communication systems for railroads
railroad infrastructure safety |
| gptkbp:includes |
provisions for grade crossing safety
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| gptkbp:mandates |
safety compliance audits
increased inspections safety performance tracking data collection on safety incidents safety compliance reporting. safety reporting by railroads safety training for all employees reporting_of_safety_data_to_Congress |
| gptkbp:promotes |
safety culture in railroads
safety technology innovation research on railroad safety technologies safety awareness among the public |
| gptkbp:provides |
funding for safety improvements
guidelines for emergency response funding for research grants guidelines for safety management systems resources for safety research |
| gptkbp:requires |
reporting of accidents
safety performance reviews safety training for contractors safety inspections of facilities safety assessments for new projects development of safety plans installation of positive train control safety assessments for hazardous materials safety audits of railroads safety drills for emergency preparedness safety evaluations of equipment |
| gptkbp:signature |
gptkb:George_W._Bush
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| gptkbp:supports |
public awareness campaigns
community safety initiatives safety training programs safety research initiatives interagency safety coordination training for railroad employees safety_technology_development |
| gptkbp:updates |
fines for non-compliance
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