Discussion

The rules and regulations in GO 164-B need to be updated to address Safety Certification for new major capital projects. The Commission's goal is to provide the California rail transit agencies and other public transit guideways with a standard set of rules, guidelines, and processes to prepare Safety Certification Program Plans, project-specific Safety Certification Plans and project-specific Safety Certification Verification Reports. The proposed GO 164-C will fulfill these goals and establish review requirements. Appropriate changes to incorporate the requirements for Safety Certification before construction and revenue operation will clarify terms and conditions, comply with FTA guidelines and generally improve implementation of the Commission's rail transit safety oversight program.

The proposed GO 164-C is attached to this rulemaking. The Commission invites interested parties to submit written comments on the proposal or to submit alternative recommendations for consideration by the Commission, as described in the Preliminary Scoping Memo section of this order.