OAR 731-012-0110: Chief Engineer Certification

(1) If the Department staff has recommended that a Proposed Action should be required by the Department for Safety purposes and the Director determines there is a reduction of vehicle-carrying capacity, then the Chief Engineer will review the Proposed Action and certify (through a memo) that the Proposed Action will be required by the Department for Safety purposes. Prior to certifying the reduction, the Chief Engineer will review the documented Safety Considerations of the Proposed Action. (2) Proposed Actions certified by the Chief Engineer required for Safety purposes will be presented to the Commission for approval.