[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 49CFR212.211]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 212_STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart C_State Inspection Personnel

 

Sec.  212.211  Apprentice signal and train control inspector.



    (a) The apprentice signal and train control inspector must be 

enrolled in a program of training prescribed by the Associate 

Administrator leading to qualification as a signal and train control 

inspector. The apprentice inspector may not participate in the 

investigative and surveillance activities, except as an assistant to a 

qualified State or FRA inspector while accompanying that qualified 

inspector.

    (b) Prior to being enrolled in the program the apprentice inspector 

shall demonstrate:

    (1) Working knowledge of basic electricity and the ability to use 

electrical test equipment in direct current and alternating current 

circuits; and

    (2) A basic knowledge of signal and train control inspection and 

maintenance methods and procedures.