N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53E-10.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:53E-10.1 - Notification

(a) The transit agency or its contractor-operator shall provide the notifications for the following incidents to the Department within two hours. Said notification shall be by telephone where one or more of the following occurs:

1. A fatality at the scene; or where an individual is confirmed dead within 30 days of a rail transit-related incident;

2. Injuries requiring immediate medical attention away from the scene for two or more individuals;

3. Property damage to rail transit vehicles, non-rail transit vehicles, other rail transit property or facilities and non-transit property that equals or exceeds $ 25,000;

4. An evacuation due to life safety reasons;

5. A collision at a grade crossing;

6. A main-line collision;

7. A collision with an individual on rail right-of-way;

8. A collision between a rail transit vehicle and a second rail transit vehicle or a rail transit non-revenue vehicle; or

9. An incident for which the rail transit agency must also notify the Federal Railroad Administration according to FRA regulations.

(b) For all other incidents, accidents or hazards, a transit agency or its contractor-operator shall notify the Department by the next business day after the occurrence. Notification shall be made by e-mail or facsimile and shall include the time of the occurrence and a full description.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53E-10.1