Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys
This final rule clarifies that FRA's Office of the Chief Counsel has discretion to decline or dismiss a violation, such as a technical violation where challenged conduct does not raise a practical safety issue.
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-04-28 |
| Summary | This final rule clarifies that FRA's Office of the Chief Counsel has discretion to decline or dismiss a violation, such as a technical violation where challenged conduct does not raise a practical safety issue. |
| Document number | 2026-08250 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08250/prosecutorial-discretion-of-enforcement-attorneys |