{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-212.219","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 212.219","heading":"Apprentice MP\u0026E inspector.","body":"(a) The apprentice MP\u0026E inspector must be enrolled in a program of training prescribed by the Associate Administrator leading to qualification as an MP\u0026E 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.\n(b) An apprentice MP\u0026E inspector shall demonstrate basic knowledge of railroad equipment and air brake inspection, testing and maintenance, prior to being enrolled in the program.","path":["Title 49—Transportation","Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation","CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","PART 212—STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS","Subpart C—State Inspection Personnel"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"df4aae84cb2fb30b51b1c863f9383442168ac4cf11d4404cfaa26c3331fc6f5c","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-212.217","next":"us/49-cfr-212.221"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}