Utah § 72-18-102 Rail ombudsman -- Duties.

Utah Statutes

§ 72-18-102 — Rail ombudsman -- Duties.

Utah § 72-18-102

Title 72Transportation Code

Ch. 72-18Rail Ombudsman

Part 72-18-1Creation and Duties

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Utah Code Ann. § 72-18-102 (2026).

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(1)The rail ombudsman shall:

(1)(a) develop and maintain expertise in and understanding of laws and regulations relating to rail;

(1)(b) coordinate, consult, and provide information to private citizens, government entities, rail operators, stakeholders, and other interested parties about rail related issues;

(1)(c) on the rail ombudsman's website, provide:

(1)(c)(i) updated, easily accessible information about the duties of the rail ombudsman; and

(1)(c)(ii) a form that a member of the public, including a railroad company employee, may use to submit a report or complaint;

(1)(d) provide education and training regarding rail laws and regulations; and

(1)(e) arrange and facilitate meetings between a rail company and one or more of the following, to resolve a rail dispute described in Subsec

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(1) The rail ombudsman shall:
(1)(a) develop and maintain expertise in and understanding of laws and regulations relating to rail;
(1)(b) coordinate, consult, and provide information to private citizens, government entities, rail operators, stakeholders, and other interested parties about rail related issues;
(1)(c) on the rail ombudsman's website, provide:
(1)(c)(i) updated, easily accessible information about the duties of the rail ombudsman; and
(1)(c)(ii) a form that a member of the public, including a railroad company employee, may use to submit a report or complaint;
(1)(d) provide education and training regarding rail laws and regulations; and
(1)(e) arrange and facilitate meetings between a rail company and one or more of the following, to resolve a rail dispute described in Subsection (2):
(1)(e)(i) a local government entity;
(1)(e)(ii) a large public transit district; or
(1)(e)(iii) a private property or livestock owner.
(2) The rail ombudsman shall facilitate meetings described in Subsection (1)(e) to resolve issues relating to:
(2)(a) safety;
(2)(b) at-grade and grade-separated rail crossings;
(2)(c) fencing;
(2)(d) injury to or loss of livestock;
(2)(e) railroad maintenance, including maintenance agreements and road closures;
(2)(f) improvements to railroad right-of-way infrastructure;
(2)(g) track realignment;
(2)(h) track consolidation; or
(2)(i) any other issue that has caused a dispute between a rail company and a party described in Subsection (1)(e).
(3) If the rail ombudsman invites a rail company or another party described in Subsection (1)(e) to a meeting to resolve a rail dispute, the rail company or other person shall:
(3)(a) attend the meeting; and
(3)(b) attempt to resolve the dispute through the rail ombudsman before filing an action in court or seeking another remedy.
(4) A rail company and a party described in Subsections (1)(e)(i) through (iii) shall provide notice to the rail ombudsman before:
(4)(a) closing a highway for railroad maintenance; or
(4)(b) starting a construction project involving:
(4)(b)(i) an at-grade rail crossing; or
(4)(b)(ii) the realignment or consolidation of railroad tracks.
(5) The rail ombudsman may not address nor participate in:
(5)(a) organized labor issues or disputes; or
(5)(b) rail company employee safety issues.
(6) If a report or complaint described in Subsection (1)(c)(ii) is made in regard to a rail company, the rail ombudsman shall forward the report or complaint to the relevant rail company or other appropriate agency or entity.