Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 1546.120 – Other Tracks | Midpage
§ 1546.120
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 1546.120
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AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Section 18c-7401.1 and authorized by Section 18c-1202 of the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law [625 ILCS 5/18c-7401.1 and 18c-1202].ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
a) In cases where the Commission finds, after notice and hearing, that rail carrier employees who frequently work adjacent to a portion of track performing switching activities are exposed to safety hazards due to the lack of a walkway or to the condition of a walkway constructed before February 15, 2005 the Commission may order a rail carrier to construct a walkway adjacent to a portion of track where employees are performing switching activities, or require a rail carrier to modify an existing walkway in conformance with the standards set forth in Section 1546.110 within a reasonable period of time.
b) For purposes of this Part, "frequently" shall mean at least 5 days per week, 1 shift
per day or any other period deemed "frequently" enough by the Commission to warrant an order pursuant to this Part.