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Public hearing for railroad rule amendments with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

The hearing will address amendments to Rules 7001 through 7301 of the Commission’s Rules Regulating Railroads, Rail Fixed Guideways, Transportation by Rail, and Rail Crossings
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
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A public comment hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, beginning at 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The hearing is part of a rulemaking session in Proceeding No. 21R-0538R, regarding railroad rules, rail fixed guideways, transportation by rail, and rail crossings.
 
Rules regulating railroads in Colorado can be found in 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-7. The hearing will address amendments to Rules 7001 through 7301 of the Commission’s Rules Regulating Railroads, Rail Fixed Guideways, Transportation by Rail, and Rail Crossings.
 
The rules address topics such as:

  • Applications
  • Petitions
  • Annual reporting
  • Formal and informal complaints
  • Operating authority
  • Transfers of operating authority
  • Mergers
  • Tariffs
  • Crossings and warning devices
  • Cost allocation for grade separations
  • Crossing construction and maintenance
  • Railroad clearances
  • System safety program standard for rail fixed guideway systems; and,
  • Employment of railroad peace officers.

This is a continuation of an earlier hearing held on Nov. 16, 2022, and based on Decision No. R22-0420-I.
 
The hearing will be held remotely and in-person. To participate in the hearing please register here.
To view the proceedings, click here.
 
The in-person hearing will be at 1 p.m., in Hearing Room B, located on the second floor at 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202.

In addition, members of the public can submit written comments through the Commission’s E-Filing System at https://www.dora.state.co.us/pls/efi/EFI.homepage, by emailing [email protected], or by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public can also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
 
The PUC strives to accommodate all members of the public at its hearings and meetings by providing services for foreign language users and persons with disabilities upon receipt of a reasonable accommodation request. Requests for such accommodations should be made at least one week prior to the event by completing the Language Access Form. Requests can also be made directly by contacting Holly Bise at 303.894.2024 or by emailing [email protected]. 

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