Assessment of the Department of Transportation's Systems Safety Plan
RCED-83-32
Published: Dec 21, 1982. Publicly Released: Dec 28, 1982.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reported on its assessment of the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Systems Safety Plan as a management document, the extent to which it is supported by studies or other documentation, and the legality of the enforcement philosophy discussed in the plan.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should require the Administrator, FRA, to develop specific standards to guide its inspectors on how prosecutorial discretion is to be exercised within the framework of the Systems Safety Plan. |
Closed – Not Implemented
DOT believes that a successful safety program depends on the inspectors' ability to exercise sound discretion in selecting enforcement tools at their disposal. Specific standards on how prosecutorial discretion is to be exercised would not allow the inspector to use his discretion.
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Agency missionsLaw enforcementRailroad safetyRegulationSafety standardsSystems evaluationSystems managementTransportationRail transit safetyRailroads