NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board has restored web access to its Safety Recommendations database, which can be found at http://www.ntsb.gov/safetyrecs/private/QueryPage.aspx. The data have been audited and verified and a few other non-visible changes have been made to improve the accuracy of information presented. In addition, the NTSB has changed its administrative processes to ensure timelier updating. Safety Recommendations correspondence will normally be entered within one to two business days of its receipt by the NTSB. When the correspondence represents the addressee's initial response to the Recommendation, the record will be updated at that time to reflect the status of "Initial Response Received," rather than "Awaiting Response." The only exception would be in the case of a brief response that merely acknowledges receipt of the recommendation(s) and advises that a substantive response will be forthcoming. NTSB encourages the use of its electronic mailbox, [email protected] , when responding to a Safety Recommendation. Any digital format (PDF, DOC) is preferred. If an electronic address for replies is provided in a response, NTSB will respond in kind. The NTSB requests all freight, passenger and commuter railroads, government and transit agencies and related rail associations to search the safety recommendations database for open status recommendations and provide the NTSB an update on each recommendation. Questions or concerns should be directed to Patrick Sullivan, railroad safety specialist at [email protected] or database administrator, Catherine Janis, at [email protected].