In carrying out its purposes, the SSOA, through its designated personnel, shall, as required by 49 U.S.C. §5329, as amended, and any federal regulations promulgated thereunder:

1. A. Adopt, revise, and distribute a written Rail Safety Oversight Program (RSOP);
2. B. Review, approve, oversee, and enforce the adoption and implementation of the RTA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan;
3. C. Require, review, approve, and enforce the adoption and implementation of any Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) the SSOA deems appropriate; and
4. D. Enforce relevant federal and State laws and regulations relating to safety of the RTA rail systems.

Authority: Transportation Article, §§2-102(c)(5) and 7-203.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;
49 U.S.C. §5329 and 49 CFR Part 674

Effective date: March 26, 2018 (45:6 Md. R. 321)

Chapter revised effective January 5, 2026 (52:26 Md. R. 1309)