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Utilities commission host hearing on railroad rule amendments

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will conduct a public comment hearing seeking comment on amendments
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will conduct a public comment hearing seeking comment on Railroad Rule Amendments.

Meeting details

  • Topic: Hearing that is part of rulemaking session in Proceeding No. 21R-0538R, regarding railroad rules, rail fixed guideways, transportation by rail, and rail crossings
  • Date: January 17, 2023
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. continuing until concluded, but no later than 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Public Utilities Commission, Hearing Room B located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also appear remotely using the Zoom link posted on the Commission’s Calendar of Events to participate.
  • Requests for language 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 [email protected].

What you need to know

The Commission’s 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 October 17, 2022, and based on Decision No.R22-0638-I.

Additional Information on this proceeding can be found by visiting Proceeding No:21R-0538R.

Comment process

If you would like to provide oral comments at the hearing, please sign up HERE.

Details on how to access the public comment hearing can be found on the Commission’s Calendar of Events.

Public comments can also be provided by:

  • Submitting written comments through the Commission’s Electronic Filing System (E-Filings)
  • Submitting written comments using the Commission’s online form
  • Submitting through email at [email protected].
  • Mailing comments to the Commission’s offices at: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202
  • Calling (303) 869-3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options)

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