[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR220.33]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 220_RAILROAD COMMUNICATIONS--Table of Contents

 

          Subpart B_Radio and Wireless Communication Procedures

 

Sec. 220.33  Receiving a radio transmission.



    (a) Upon receiving a radio call, an employee shall promptly 

acknowledge the call, identifying the employee's station in accordance 

with the requirements of Sec. 220.27 and stand by to receive. An 

employee need not attend the radio during the time that this would 

interfere with other immediate duties relating to the safety of railroad 

operations.

    (b) An employee who receives a transmission shall repeat it to the 

transmitting party unless the communication:

    (1) Relates to yard switching operations;

    (2) Is a recorded message from an automatic alarm device; or

    (3) Is general in nature and does not contain any information, 

instruction or advice which could affect the safety of a railroad 

operation.