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United StatesAdopted, according to its latest notice
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Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers
The United States issued an addendum on 28 January 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/1898. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 22 July 2022. The comment period closed on 19 September 2022.
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Reflectorization of rail freight rolling stock; Quality; Railway rolling stock
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/1898/Add.1, 28 January 2026)
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Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers
This rule amends the standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Reflectorization Standards or Part 224) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens. The amendments are consistent with the mandate of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified. This final rule is effective 27 January 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 3375, 27 January 2026; Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 224: This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1898 are identified by Docket Number FRA-2021-0080. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number.
Notice of proposed rulemaking - FRA proposes to amend its standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Reflectorization Standards) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The proposed changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens. The proposed amendments are consistent with the mandate of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1898/Add.1
Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers
This rule amends the standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Reflectorization Standards or Part 224) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens. The amendments are consistent with the mandate of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified. This final rule is effective 27 January 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 3375, 27 January 2026; Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 224: This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1898 are identified by Docket Number FRA-2021-0080. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/1898
Comment deadline: Closed on 19 September 2022
Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers
Notice of proposed rulemaking - FRA proposes to amend its standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Reflectorization Standards) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The proposed changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens. The proposed amendments are consistent with the mandate of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified.
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