R920-30-3. Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan

  (1) The UTA shall develop and implement a written Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) that conforms to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan within two calendar years after publication of 49 CFR Part 673.

  (2) Prior to the development and implementation of its PTASP, the UTA shall continue to maintain, update, and implement its written System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) pursuant to 49 CFR Part 659 (April 29, 2005), which is incorporated by reference.

  (3) The UTA shall submit the SSPP or PTASP to the Department for review and approval prior to its implementation. The SSPP or PTASP should be submitted in electronic format via email to the Department. Supporting procedures and referenced materials may be submitted in hard copy, by fax, mail, email, or in-hand delivery.

  (4) The UTA shall submit an updated SSPP or PTASP, and any accompanying procedures, for Department review and approval on or before February 1st of each year. If no updates are required, the UTA shall so notify the Department in writing before February 1st of each year.

  (5) Should the UTA update the SSPP or PTASP outside the annual review cycle, either upon its own initiative or upon the written request of the Department for modifications to the SSPP or PTASP, the UTA shall submit a revised SSPP or PTASP to the Department. The SSPP or PTASP should be submitted in electronic format via email to the Department within 30 calendar days of the event requiring the changes. Supporting procedures and referenced materials may be submitted in hard copy, by fax, mail, email, or in-hand delivery.