(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, this subpart applies to all locomotives manufactured or remanufactured on or after January 1, 2009.

(b) Cab cars and power cars. The requirements of this subpart do not apply to cab control cars, MU locomotives, DMU locomotives, and semi-permanently coupled power cars that are subject to the design requirements for such locomotives set forth in part 238 of this chapter.

(c) Locomotives used in designated service. Locomotives used in designated service are exempt from the requirements of this subpart, with the exception of §229.233 (minimum requirements for fuel tank design), which remains applicable to such locomotives.

[71 FR 36912, June 28, 2006]