49 CFR Part 213

§ 213.238 — Qualified operator

FRA Part 213 · Subpart F — Inspection. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.

§ 213.238 Qualified operator. (a) Each provider of rail flaw detection shall have a documented training program in place and shall identify the types of rail flaw detection equipment for which each equipment operator it employs has received training and is qualified. A provider of rail flaw detection may be the track owner. A track owner shall not utilize a provider of rail flaw detection that fails to comply with the requirements of this paragraph. (b) A qualified operator shall be trained and have written authorization from his or her employer to: (1) Conduct a valid search for internal…

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