49 CFR § 212.219 - Apprentice MP&E inspector.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t49/s212.219"
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title: "49 CFR § 212.219 - Apprentice MP&E inspector."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "212.219"
section_name: "Apprentice MP&E inspector."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
part_number: "212"
part_name: "STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 20103, 20105, 20106, and 20113, and 49 CFR 1.89."
regulatory_source: "47 FR 41051, Sept. 16, 1982, unless otherwise noted."
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# 212.219 Apprentice MP&E inspector.

(a) The apprentice MP&E inspector must be enrolled in a program of training prescribed by the Associate Administrator leading to qualification as an MP&E inspector. The apprentice may not participate in investigative and surveillance activities, except as an assistant to a qualified State or FRA inspector while accompanying that qualified inspector.

(b) An apprentice MP&E inspector shall demonstrate basic knowledge of railroad equipment and air brake inspection, testing and maintenance, prior to being enrolled in the program.