Program Elements. In proposing a pilot program and before granting exemptions for purposes of a pilot program, the Secretary shall require, as a condition of approval of the project, that the safety measures in the project are designed to achieve a level of safe- ty that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that would otherwise be achieved through compliance with the regula- tions prescribed under this chapter or section 31136. The Secretary shall include, at a mini- mum, the following elements in each pilot pro- gram plan: (A) A scheduled life of each pilot program of not more than 3 years. (B) A specific data collection and safety analysis plan that identifies a method for comparison. (C) A reasonable number of participants necessary to yield statistically valid find- ings. (D) An oversight plan to ensure that par- ticipants comply with the terms and condi- tions of participation. (E) Adequate countermeasures to protect the health and safety of study participants and the general public. (F) A plan to inform State partners and the public about the pilot program and to identify approved participants to safety compliance and enforcement personnel and to the public.
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Sources: Intermodal Equipment Interchange Agreement, Intermodal Equipment Interchange Agreement