Okla. Admin. Code § 165:32-1-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 165:32-1-2 - Application and scope of rules

(a) This Chapter shall apply to the operations of any railroad corporation, as defined by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, operating within the State of Oklahoma under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and to all persons employed by such corporations and performing work in the State of Oklahoma, except in cases where the Commission shall otherwise order.

(b) The adoption of this Chapter shall in no way preclude the Commission from altering or amending it in whole or in part after notice and hearing, or from allowing or requiring additional or different service, equipment, facility, or standards than are prescribed by this Chapter, either upon complaint or application or upon the Commission's own motion. Nothing provided in this Chapter shall relieve any railroad from any duty prescribed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

(c) A railroad may prescribe safety rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Chapter.

(d) Whenever compliance with any provision or requirement of this Chapter would be unduly burdensome, or cause an unreasonable hardship or an excessive expense, or result in an unusual difficulty, or if other good cause can be shown, the Commission may, upon application by the railroad and after notice and hearing, suspend or excuse compliance therewith or make such other requirements as it shall deem appropriate. For good cause shown, the Commission may grant temporary relief pending the hearing. If, after the effective date of this Chapter, a railroad seeks an exception or variance from this Chapter, then upon approval by the Commission, the variance shall carry the number of the applicable Commission order.

(e) In any case where a controversy arises in connection with the interpretation of any provisions of this Chapter or the applicability thereof, the Commission will make such orders as it may deem appropriate upon application of any interested party and after notice and hearing.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:32-1-2

Added at 12 Ok Reg 2107, eff 7-1-95