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Question 1Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Under the FRA locomotive engineer certification regulations, which document must a certified locomotive engineer carry or have readily available while operating a locomotive?

  1. A notarized copy of the engineer's employment contract
  2. A completed FRA Form 6180-49A on every trip
  3. A current medical examiner's business card
  4. A valid engineer's certificate issued by the certifying railroad Correct answer.

Explanation

Part 240 requires that a certified locomotive engineer have a valid certificate issued by the certifying railroad in his or her possession or readily available while on duty. The certificate identifies the person, the railroad, and the type of service authorized.

Question 2Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad's certification program must include which of the following for each locomotive engineer?

  1. A written knowledge test and a practical skills test Correct answer.
  2. A peer review board interview and a union vote
  3. A physical fitness test conducted by a third party
  4. An annual psychological evaluation

Explanation

Part 240 requires railroads to evaluate candidates through both a written examination covering the required knowledge and a practical test of operating skills. These two components form the core of the certification evaluation.

Question 3Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

How often must a certified locomotive engineer be recertified under the FRA rules?

  1. At least every five years
  2. At least every two years Correct answer.
  3. At least every three years
  4. At least every ten years

Explanation

Part 240 requires recertification at intervals not exceeding three years? No: the regulation sets a maximum three-year certification period, and recertification must occur at least every three years. Railroads must complete the required review before the certificate expires.

Question 4Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is a recognized purpose of the FRA's locomotive engineer certification program?

  1. To replace railroad operating rules with federal rules
  2. To set engineer wage rates by territory
  3. To ensure engineers are qualified to operate safely and to improve railroad safety Correct answer.
  4. To license engineers to operate on any railroad nationwide

Explanation

The certification program exists to ensure that only qualified persons operate locomotives and to improve railroad safety by setting minimum qualification and evaluation standards. It does not set pay, supersede operating rules, or create a portable national license.

Question 5Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A certified engineer's certificate must contain which of the following?

  1. The engineer's seniority roster number
  2. The engineer's date of birth and Social Security number
  3. The engineer's home address and telephone number
  4. The name of the railroad and the type of service the engineer is certified for Correct answer.

Explanation

The certificate must identify the certifying railroad and the type of service for which the engineer is certified, along with the engineer's name. Sensitive personal identifiers and seniority data are not required certificate content.

Question 6Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which class of service under Part 240 covers engineers who operate locomotives in yard switching service?

  1. Class IV service
  2. Class I service
  3. Class III service
  4. Class II service Correct answer.

Explanation

Part 240 defines service classes: Class I covers road service, Class II covers yard service, and Class III covers passenger and other specific service. Yard switching engineers therefore fall under Class II.

Question 7Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad discovers that a certified engineer has been involved in a serious incident involving drug or alcohol use. What action does Part 240 require regarding the engineer's certification?

  1. Automatic permanent revocation with no reinstatement
  2. Mandatory referral to a federal court
  3. No action until the next scheduled recertification
  4. Suspension or revocation of certification, subject to the railroad's program procedures Correct answer.

Explanation

Part 240 provides that certification may be suspended or revoked when an engineer fails to comply with the railroad's certification program, including serious drug or alcohol violations. The railroad follows its program procedures and due process requirements.

Question 8Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

When a railroad decertifies an engineer, what must the railroad provide to the engineer?

  1. An immediate transfer to a management position
  2. A copy of the FRA's national certification database extract
  3. A written statement of the reason for the decision and notice of appeal rights Correct answer.
  4. A verbal warning documented only in the engineer's file

Explanation

Due process under Part 240 requires the railroad to give the engineer written notice of the reasons for decertification and inform the engineer of the right to appeal. This supports the hearing and appeal procedures in the regulation.

Question 9Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer's certificate is issued by which entity?

  1. The state department of transportation
  2. The engineer's labor organization
  3. The Federal Railroad Administration directly
  4. The certifying railroad Correct answer.

Explanation

The certifying railroad issues the certificate after determining that the engineer meets the qualification and evaluation requirements. FRA oversees the program but does not issue individual certificates.

Question 10Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the FRA's role in the locomotive engineer certification program?

  1. It sets engineer wages and work schedules
  2. It directly employs all certified engineers
  3. It audits railroad programs and may require corrective action Correct answer.
  4. It issues certificates and conducts all practical tests

Explanation

FRA oversees the program by auditing railroad compliance and requiring correction of deficiencies. The railroad, not FRA, issues certificates and conducts the evaluations.

Question 11Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

What is the maximum period for which a locomotive engineer certificate may remain valid before recertification is required?

  1. Three years Correct answer.
  2. Two years
  3. One year
  4. Four years

Explanation

The certificate remains valid for a period not exceeding three years, after which the railroad must recertify the engineer through the required review and evaluation.

Question 12Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad's certification program must include a procedure for which of the following?

  1. Monitoring engineers' compliance with the program and identifying those who fail to comply Correct answer.
  2. Assigning engineers to specific locomotives permanently
  3. Selecting the railroad's board of directors
  4. Setting the engineer's annual bonus

Explanation

Part 240 requires railroads to monitor compliance with certification requirements and to identify engineers who fail to comply so that appropriate action can be taken. Bonus setting, locomotive assignment, and corporate governance are unrelated to the rule.

Question 13Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is required before a person may be certified as a locomotive engineer?

  1. A college degree in transportation
  2. Membership in a recognized labor union
  3. Five years of prior railroad employment
  4. Successful completion of the railroad's training and evaluation program Correct answer.

Explanation

Certification requires that the person complete the railroad's training program and pass the required evaluations, demonstrating the knowledge and skills specified in the rule. Union membership, prior tenure, and a degree are not prerequisites.

Question 14Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer certified for Class I road service is asked to operate in yard service. What does Part 240 require?

  1. The engineer may operate in yard service only during daylight hours
  2. The engineer must be certified for that class of service before operating in it Correct answer.
  3. Nothing, because certification covers all service classes
  4. The engineer must notify FRA before operating in yard service

Explanation

Certification is tied to the class of service for which the engineer is qualified. Operating in a different class of service requires certification for that class.

Question 15Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes a railroad's obligation regarding the knowledge test for locomotive engineer certification?

  1. The test must cover the railroad's operating rules and the physical characteristics of the territory Correct answer.
  2. The test must be given only in English
  3. The test must be administered by an FRA inspector
  4. The test must be repeated monthly

Explanation

The written knowledge test must assess the engineer's understanding of the railroad's operating rules, the physical characteristics of the territory, and other required subjects. FRA does not administer the test, and monthly repetition is not required.

Question 16Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad must maintain records of its certification determinations. What is a required characteristic of those records?

  1. They must be retained and made available to FRA upon request Correct answer.
  2. They must be kept confidential from the engineer
  3. They must be published publicly each year
  4. They must be destroyed after each recertification

Explanation

Railroads must retain certification records and make them available to FRA representatives for inspection. The records document the basis for certification and support oversight.

Question 17Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which situation would most likely require a railroad to decertify or suspend an engineer under Part 240?

  1. The engineer fails to comply with the railroad's certification program requirements Correct answer.
  2. The engineer requests a change in assigned territory
  3. The engineer transfers to a different craft
  4. The engineer takes approved family leave

Explanation

Failure to comply with the certification program is a basis for suspension or revocation of certification. Requesting a territory change, taking approved leave, or transferring crafts are not themselves certification violations.

Question 18Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer's certificate is lost. What is the appropriate action under the certification program?

  1. Use another engineer's certificate temporarily
  2. Obtain a certificate from FRA directly
  3. Continue operating indefinitely without a certificate
  4. Notify the certifying railroad so a replacement can be issued Correct answer.

Explanation

The certifying railroad issues certificates and can provide a replacement when one is lost. Operating without a valid certificate, borrowing another's, or obtaining one from FRA is not permitted.

Question 19Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following statements about the practical skills test for locomotive engineer certification is correct?

  1. It is optional for engineers in yard service
  2. It is conducted only by FRA inspectors
  3. It must be conducted by a designated supervisor or qualified person and documented Correct answer.
  4. It may be waived if the engineer has ten years of experience

Explanation

The practical test must be administered by a designated supervisor or other qualified person and the results documented. Experience does not waive the test, and FRA inspectors do not conduct it.

Question 20Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad's certification program must provide for which of the following when an engineer is decertified?

  1. Immediate termination of employment
  2. Automatic lifetime disqualification
  3. Referral to the state licensing board
  4. A hearing or appeal process consistent with the rule Correct answer.

Explanation

The rule requires a process by which a decertified engineer may seek review or appeal of the decision, consistent with due process. Automatic lifetime disqualification, mandatory termination, and state referral are not prescribed.

Question 21Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is a characteristic of the FRA's oversight of railroad certification programs?

  1. FRA may inspect records and test engineers to verify compliance Correct answer.
  2. FRA must approve each individual certificate before it is issued
  3. FRA sets the salary of certified engineers
  4. FRA conducts all recertification evaluations

Explanation

FRA oversight includes inspecting railroad records and, where appropriate, testing engineers to verify that the railroad's program meets the rule. FRA does not approve individual certificates, set salaries, or conduct recertification evaluations.

Question 22Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer certified in road service has not operated for an extended period. What does the railroad's program generally require before the engineer resumes operating?

  1. Nothing, because certification does not lapse with inactivity
  2. Approval from the labor union
  3. A new Social Security number
  4. A refresher or requalification consistent with the railroad's program Correct answer.

Explanation

Railroads must ensure engineers remain qualified; extended inactivity typically triggers refresher training or requalification under the railroad's program. Certification alone does not guarantee currency.

Question 23Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

What must a railroad do when it determines that an engineer no longer meets the certification requirements?

  1. Transfer the engineer to another railroad
  2. Revoke or suspend the certificate in accordance with its program Correct answer.
  3. Report the engineer to local law enforcement
  4. Allow the engineer to continue operating until the certificate expires

Explanation

When an engineer no longer meets the requirements, the railroad must act under its program to suspend or revoke certification. Allowing continued operation would defeat the program's safety purpose.

Question 24Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best explains why the certification rule requires both knowledge and practical testing?

  1. To confirm the engineer understands the rules and can apply them safely in operation Correct answer.
  2. To satisfy collective bargaining obligations
  3. To reduce the number of engineers available for work
  4. To replace the railroad's operating rulebook

Explanation

The two-part evaluation confirms both theoretical understanding and the ability to apply it safely on the locomotive. It is a safety measure, not a labor or staffing tool, and it supplements rather than replaces the rulebook.

Question 25Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is true about the certificate an engineer receives?

  1. It is valid only while the engineer is employed by the certifying railroad in the certified service Correct answer.
  2. It may be transferred to another engineer
  3. It is valid on any railroad in the United States
  4. It never expires once issued

Explanation

The certificate is issued by and tied to the certifying railroad and the service class for which the engineer is qualified. It is not a portable national license, does not last indefinitely, and cannot be transferred.

Question 26Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Under 49 CFR Part 240, which person is responsible for determining that an engineer's visual acuity meets the minimum standard at the time of certification?

  1. The local union representative
  2. The engineer's own self-certification statement
  3. A designated railroad officer or qualified medical examiner acting under the railroad's program Correct answer.
  4. The engineer's immediate supervisor in the operating craft

Explanation

Part 240 requires railroads to verify that candidates meet minimum vision and hearing standards, and this determination is made by a designated railroad officer or a qualified medical examiner under the railroad's approved program. Self-certification and union input do not satisfy the requirement.

Question 27Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A certified engineer is observed operating a locomotive while visibly impaired and is removed from service pending investigation. Which action does Part 240 require the railroad to take regarding the engineer's certificate?

  1. Leave the certificate in force until the railroad completes a formal hearing
  2. Allow the engineer to keep the certificate if a peer review finds no fault
  3. Refer the matter to the FRA for the agency to suspend the certificate
  4. Suspend or revoke the certificate, with notice and an opportunity for a hearing Correct answer.

Explanation

When a railroad determines an engineer does not meet certification requirements, Part 240 requires the railroad to suspend or revoke the certificate and give the engineer notice and an opportunity for a hearing. The FRA does not individually suspend an engineer's certificate.

Question 28Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which document does a certified locomotive engineer generally carry while on duty to demonstrate certification status?

  1. A completed FRA Form 6180.49 incident report
  2. A copy of the railroad's certification program document
  3. The engineer's certificate or a railroad-issued substitute showing the class of service Correct answer.
  4. The engineer's most recent knowledge test answer sheet

Explanation

Part 240 requires certified engineers to have their certificate available while on duty, and a railroad-issued substitute may be used when the certificate itself is unavailable. The program document, incident reports, and answer sheets are not substitutes for the certificate.

Question 29Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad's certification program must describe how it will conduct which activity for engineers who have not operated for a prolonged period?

  1. A refresher training or re-evaluation before return to service Correct answer.
  2. A formal decertification hearing
  3. An FRA-approved physical examination
  4. A new background investigation

Explanation

Part 240 requires the program to address how engineers who have been absent from service for an extended period will be retrained or re-evaluated before resuming operation. This addresses skill decay without requiring decertification.

Question 30Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes what a railroad must do when an engineer's certificate is revoked?

  1. Notify only the engineer's union and not the engineer
  2. Allow the engineer to continue operating until the FRA concurs
  3. Provide the engineer with a written statement of the reasons and an opportunity for a hearing Correct answer.
  4. Immediately destroy all records relating to the engineer

Explanation

Part 240 requires that certificate action be accompanied by written notice of the reasons and an opportunity for a hearing. Records must be retained, and the engineer may not continue operating after revocation.

Question 31Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is a required element of the knowledge test that a railroad administers to locomotive engineer candidates?

  1. It must be repeated every 90 days
  2. It must be administered by an FRA inspector
  3. It must cover the railroad's operating rules and the physical characteristics of the territory Correct answer.
  4. It must be open-book and untimed

Explanation

Part 240 requires the knowledge test to cover the railroad's operating rules and the physical characteristics of the territory over which the engineer will operate, among other subjects. Administration by FRA personnel and fixed retest intervals are not required.

Question 32Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer's certificate expires while the engineer is on an extended medical leave. What is the appropriate status of the engineer's certification?

  1. The certificate converts to a student engineer permit
  2. The certificate automatically renews for one year
  3. The certificate remains valid indefinitely because the engineer is not operating
  4. The engineer may not operate after expiration until recertified Correct answer.

Explanation

A certificate is valid only for its stated term, and the engineer may not operate after expiration without recertification. Leave status does not extend the certificate.

Question 33Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a railroad's certification program and FRA approval?

  1. The railroad may implement its program without FRA approval but must file it with FRA
  2. The railroad must submit its program to FRA for approval and may not implement it until approved Correct answer.
  3. The railroad need not file the program with FRA at all
  4. The railroad must obtain FRA approval annually

Explanation

Part 240 requires a railroad to submit its certification program to FRA for approval before implementation. Filing without approval and annual reapproval are not the rule's requirements.

Question 34Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad adopts a new operating rule that affects locomotive engineers. What effect does this have on the railroad's approved certification program?

  1. The change may be implemented without any submission
  2. No effect, because operating rules are separate from certification
  3. The program must be amended and submitted to FRA for approval Correct answer.
  4. The change requires decertifying all engineers

Explanation

Because the knowledge test must cover the railroad's operating rules, a change to those rules generally requires the program to be amended and submitted to FRA. Certification programs are not static documents.

Question 35Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is a purpose of the practical skills test required for locomotive engineer certification?

  1. To confirm the candidate's medical fitness
  2. To measure the candidate's ability to operate and control the locomotive safely Correct answer.
  3. To assess the candidate's knowledge of FRA reporting forms
  4. To verify the candidate's employment history

Explanation

The practical skills test evaluates hands-on ability to operate and control the locomotive safely, including train handling and response to operating conditions. Employment history, medical fitness, and reporting forms are addressed elsewhere.

Question 36Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer has been certified but has never operated over a particular subdivision. What does the railroad's program require before the engineer operates there?

  1. A new certificate for that subdivision
  2. Approval from the FRA regional office
  3. Nothing, because certification is territory-independent
  4. Territory-specific familiarization and qualification Correct answer.

Explanation

Certification alone does not qualify an engineer for every territory; the program must ensure territory-specific familiarization and qualification before operation. A separate certificate and FRA regional approval are not required.

Question 37Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the retention requirement for records of an engineer's certification and testing?

  1. Records must be kept only in the engineer's personnel file and not shown to FRA
  2. Records may be discarded once the engineer passes the test
  3. Records must be retained for a specified period and made available to FRA upon request Correct answer.
  4. Records must be retained for 30 days

Explanation

Part 240 requires railroads to retain certification and testing records for a specified period and to make them available to FRA representatives on request. Discarding records after testing and a 30-day limit are inconsistent with the rule.

Question 38Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer is decertified for failing to comply with an operating rule. Which of the following best describes the engineer's status regarding operation?

  1. The engineer may operate only in yard service
  2. The engineer may not operate a locomotive in the affected service until recertified Correct answer.
  3. The engineer may operate after signing a waiver
  4. The engineer may continue operating under direct supervision

Explanation

Decertification removes the authority to operate in the affected service until the engineer is recertified under the program. Supervision, a change of service class, or a waiver does not restore operating authority.

Question 39Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the hearing rights of an engineer facing certificate revocation?

  1. The engineer may only appeal to the FRA Administrator
  2. The engineer may only appeal through the grievance process
  3. The engineer must be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the action becomes final Correct answer.
  4. The engineer has no right to a hearing if the railroad's decision is based on a rule violation

Explanation

Part 240 requires that an engineer be given written notice of the reasons for certificate action and an opportunity for a hearing. Grievance procedures and FRA appeals do not replace this required hearing.

Question 40Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following is a minimum qualification a candidate must meet before being certified as a locomotive engineer?

  1. At least 18 years of age Correct answer.
  2. At least 25 years of age
  3. At least 21 years of age
  4. No minimum age requirement

Explanation

Part 240 sets a minimum age of 18 for certification as a locomotive engineer. The other ages listed are not the rule's threshold.

Question 41Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

A railroad's certification program must include a procedure for monitoring which of the following for certified engineers?

  1. Their off-duty travel
  2. Their continued compliance with the railroad's operating rules Correct answer.
  3. Their personal financial records
  4. Their social media activity

Explanation

Part 240 requires railroads to monitor certified engineers' continued compliance with operating rules and to take action when performance falls short. Personal finances, travel, and social media are outside the program's scope.

Question 42Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the FRA's authority when a railroad's certification program does not meet Part 240 requirements?

  1. The FRA may disapprove the program or require corrective action Correct answer.
  2. The FRA may only issue advisory recommendations
  3. The FRA may take over the railroad's testing process
  4. The FRA may certify individual engineers directly

Explanation

FRA oversees railroad certification programs and may disapprove a program or require corrective action when it does not meet the rule. FRA does not certify individual engineers or take over testing.

Question 43Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer transfers from one railroad to another. What is the status of the engineer's certification at the new railroad?

  1. The new railroad must certify the engineer under its own program Correct answer.
  2. The engineer must be certified by the FRA
  3. The prior certificate transfers automatically
  4. The engineer may operate for 90 days on the prior certificate

Explanation

Certification is issued by a railroad under its own approved program and does not transfer automatically to a new employer. The new railroad must certify the engineer under its program.

Question 44Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the role of a designated supervisor in the certification process?

  1. To set the railroad's operating rules
  2. To serve as the engineer's legal representative at hearings
  3. To conduct operational observations and evaluate the engineer's performance Correct answer.
  4. To issue certificates on behalf of the FRA

Explanation

Designated supervisors conduct operational observations and performance evaluations that support certification and monitoring decisions. They do not issue FRA certificates, represent engineers, or set operating rules.

Question 45Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer fails the knowledge test on the first attempt. What does Part 240 generally require before the engineer may be certified?

  1. The engineer may operate under a student permit indefinitely
  2. The engineer may be certified provisionally for six months
  3. The engineer must be re-evaluated and pass the required tests before certification Correct answer.
  4. The engineer must wait one year before retesting

Explanation

A candidate who does not pass the required tests must be re-evaluated and successfully complete them before certification. There is no one-year waiting period, provisional certification, or indefinite student permit.

Question 46Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes what a railroad must do when it determines that an engineer has a substance abuse problem affecting safety?

  1. Refer the engineer to the railroad's drug and alcohol program while taking appropriate certification action Correct answer.
  2. Immediately decertify the engineer without any process
  3. Ignore the issue if the engineer seeks treatment voluntarily
  4. Transfer the engineer to a non-operating position permanently

Explanation

Part 240 ties certification to compliance with the railroad's drug and alcohol program, and railroads must take appropriate certification action while allowing referral to the program. Immediate decertification without process and permanent transfer are not the required approach.

Question 47Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes the requirement for a railroad's certification program regarding the physical characteristics of the territory?

  1. Engineers must be tested on the physical characteristics of the territory over which they will operate Correct answer.
  2. Physical characteristics are tested only by FRA inspectors
  3. Physical characteristics are tested only for yard service
  4. Physical characteristics need not be tested at all

Explanation

Part 240 requires knowledge testing on the physical characteristics of the territory over which the engineer will operate. This applies across classes of service and is not delegated to FRA inspectors.

Question 48Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

An engineer's certificate is suspended pending a hearing. Which of the following best describes the engineer's operating authority during the suspension?

  1. The engineer may not operate during the suspension Correct answer.
  2. The engineer may operate only in daylight hours
  3. The engineer may operate if a supervisor accompanies the train
  4. The engineer may operate if the train is under 20 cars

Explanation

A suspension removes operating authority until the matter is resolved through the required process. Supervision, daylight operation, and train length do not restore authority during suspension.

Question 49Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes why Part 240 requires railroads to monitor engineers' performance after certification?

  1. To justify periodic pay adjustments
  2. To ensure continued safe performance and to identify engineers who no longer meet requirements Correct answer.
  3. To collect data for FRA statistical reports only
  4. To satisfy union contract obligations

Explanation

Post-certification monitoring supports continued safe operation and identifies engineers whose performance no longer meets certification requirements. Statistical reporting, pay, and contract obligations are not the purpose.

Question 50Locomotive Engineer Certification and Operating Practices

Which of the following best describes a railroad's obligation when it amends its certification program?

  1. It must publish the amendment in the Federal Register
  2. It must submit the amendment to FRA for approval before implementation Correct answer.
  3. It must obtain the union's approval of the amendment
  4. It may implement the amendment immediately without any submission

Explanation

Amendments to a certification program must be submitted to FRA for approval before they are implemented. Union approval and Federal Register publication are not the rule's requirements.