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C. Participate, at the direction of IRC, in railroad and highway -rail grade crossing site <br />inspections and diagnostic reviews; <br />D. Assist IRC in developing recommended modification to 90% plans or most current <br />version of plans; <br />E. Review, at the direction of IRC, signal circuit plans for highway -rail grade crossing <br />systems and identify potential safety issues and concerns; <br />F. Review, at the direction of IRC, plans and proposals regarding the proposed AAF <br />Positive Train Control (PTC) system, including, but not limited to documents related to <br />the FRA Type Approval, the PTC Safety Plan, and the PTC Implementation Plan to <br />determine potential safety impacts and railroad operational impacts that my affect IRC; <br />G. Review, as necessary and at the direction of IRC, other relevant AAF railroad system and <br />operations. Program documents may include, track charts, station layouts, rolling stock <br />specifications, emergency preparedness plans, operating and safety rules. <br />H. Research, review and advise IRC regarding relevant federal and state railroad regulation <br />affecting railroad safety and operational issues that may impact IRC; <br />I. Review the proposed AAF high-speed passenger rail project in conjunction with the <br />transportation of hazardous freight, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). <br />J. Prepare and submit written reports and briefings to IRC concermng findings, <br />recommendations and other issues related to the work performed under this proposal; <br />K. Serve as expert witness for IRC regarding railroad safety matters within my area of <br />expertise, including highway -rail grade crossing safety, railroad operations and safety, <br />railroad related rules, procedures and regulation. Provide expert reports and testimony in <br />hearings, depositions and trial; <br />L. Serve as an advisor to IRC on any other railroad safety, security and operational issues. <br />Please note that this proposal is valid and applicable for a period of six (6) months; however, the <br />estimated travel expenses may differ. <br />Indian River County Proposal <br />TRC Proposal # 150409.05 <br />February 9, 2016 <br />0A <br />