Section 655.3 - Applicability(a) Except as specifically excluded in paragraphs (b), and (c) of this section, this part applies to: (1) Each recipient and subrecipient receiving Federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5307 , 5309 , or 5311 ; and(2) Any contractor of a recipient or subrecipient of Federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5307 , 5309 , 5311 .(b) A recipient operating a railroad regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) shall follow 49 CFR Part 219 and § 655.83 for its railroad operations, and shall follow this part for its non-railroad operations, if any.(c) A recipient operating a ferryboat regulated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) that satisfactorily complies with the testing requirements of 46 CFR Parts 4 and 16, and 33 CFR Part 95 shall be in concurrent compliance with the testing requirements of this part. This exception shall not apply to the provisions of section 655.45 , or subparts G, or H of this part. 66 FR 42002 , Aug. 9, 2001, as amended at 71 FR 69198 , Nov. 30, 2006; 78 FR 37993 , June 25, 2013