RR-07 RR-07-01-02 — Operating Rules Administration (GCOR)
This process involves the administration of operating rules for a US Class I freight railroad, ensuring compliance with GCOR and other relevant regulations.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-07-01-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | CORPORATE |
| L1 Domain | Safety & Regulatory Compliance |
| L2 Process Group | Operating Rules Administration (GCOR) |
| Trigger | Initiated by a Rules Officer upon receipt of a new rule proposal or update from the GCOR committee. |
| Outcome | Successful completion ensures that all operating rules are updated, communicated to relevant personnel, and enforced across the network. |
| Systems | GCOR NetControl I-ETMS C3RS |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Review Rule Proposal | Rules Officer | GCOR | Rule proposal document | Reviewed rule proposal | Proposal review time under 24 hours | Complexity of rule interpretation | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Consult with Stakeholders | Rules Officer | NetControl | Reviewed rule proposal | Stakeholder feedback document | Feedback collection time under 48 hours | Diverse stakeholder opinions | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Draft Updated Rule | Rules Officer | GCOR | Stakeholder feedback document | Draft updated rule | Rule drafting time under 72 hours | Balancing safety and operational efficiency | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Review by Chief Safety Officer | Chief Safety Officer / VP Safety | GCOR | Draft updated rule | Reviewed updated rule | Safety review time under 24 hours | Ensuring safety compliance | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Publish Updated Rule | Rules Officer | GCOR | Reviewed updated rule | Published updated rule document | Rule publication time under 24 hours | Communication to all employees | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Train Employees | Rules Instructor | NetControl | Published updated rule document | Training completion records | Employee training completion rate above 95% | Varying employee learning speeds | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Monitor Compliance | Rules Officer | I-ETMS | Training completion records | Compliance report | Compliance rate above 90% | Enforcing compliance across the network | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Report Non-Compliance | Rules Officer | C3RS | Compliance report | Non-compliance report | Response time to non-compliance under 24 hours | Identifying and addressing non-compliant behavior | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Corrective Action Plan | Rules Officer | GCOR | Non-compliance report | Corrective action plan document | Plan development time under 48 hours | Developing effective corrective measures | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Implement Corrective Actions | Rules Officer | NetControl | Corrective action plan document | Action implementation status | Action completion rate above 95% | Executing corrective actions across the network | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Review and Update Rules | Rules Officer | GCOR | Action implementation status | Updated rule document | Rule update cycle under 6 months | Continuous improvement of rules | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Document and Report | Rules Officer | GCOR | Updated rule document | Comprehensive report | Reporting cycle under 3 months | Accurate documentation of all activities | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Proposal review time under 24 hours Feedback collection time under 48 hours Rule drafting time under 72 hours Safety review time under 24 hours Employee training completion rate above 95% Compliance rate above 90% Response time to non-compliance under 24 hours Plan development time under 48 hours Action completion rate above 95% Rule update cycle under 6 months Reporting cycle under 3 months
Key Risks
Non-compliance with updated rules leading to safety incidents Ineffective training programs resulting in continued non-compliance Delays in rule implementation affecting operational efficiency Failure to address root causes of non-compliance Inaccurate documentation and reporting
Swim Lanes
Rules Officer · 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 Chief Safety Officer / VP Safety · 1.4 Rules Instructor · 1.6 Train Dispatcher ·