Senate committee adopts safety and timeline amendments for utility work in rail rights-of-way, tables debate on 'paralleling' A Senate committee adopted amendments clarifying that utilities working in railroad rights-of-way must comply with applicable federal rail safety rules and extended notice windows to 60 days for crossings and 120 days for paralleling; a proposal to strike "paralleling" was tabled until Monday, February 16 for further review.

A Senate committee has just adopted crucial amendments to enhance safety and extend notice periods for utility work in railroad rights-of-way, but the debate over "paralleling" remains unresolved!

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Montana Electric Cooperatives urge rejection of House Bill 933 impacting railroad agreements Montana Electric Cooperatives highlight successful BNSF agreement concerns over House Bill 933.

Montana's House Bill 933 could reshape railroad crossing regulations, sparking fierce debates among local communities and electric cooperatives over its potential impact on vital agreements.

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