HUMAN CAPITAL INCREASES.

SEC. 301. HUMAN CAPITAL INCREASES.(a) In General.—The Secretary shall increase the number of Federal Railroad Administration employees by—(1) 50 employees in fiscal year 2009;(2) 50 employees in fiscal year 2010;(3) 50 employees in fiscal year 2011;(4) 25 employees in fiscal year 2012; and(5) 25 employees in fiscal year 2013.(b) Functions.—In increasing the number of employees pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall focus on hiring employees—(1) specifically trained to conduct on-site railroad and highway-rail grade crossing accident investigations;(2) to implement the Railroad Safety Strategy;122 STAT. 4878(3) to administer and implement section 20156 of title 49, United States Code, relating to the Railroad Safety Risk Reduction Program;(4) to conduct routine inspections and audits of railroad and hazardous materials facilities and records for compliance with railroad safety laws and regulations;(5) to inspect railroad bridges, tunnels, and related infrastructure, and to review or analyze railroad bridge, tunnel, and related infrastructure inspection reports;(6) to prevent or respond to natural or manmade emergency situations or events involving rail infrastructure or employees;(7) to implement section 20157 of title 49, United States Code, relating to positive train control systems;(8) to implement section 20164 of title 49, United States Code, relating to the development and use of rail safety technology; and(9) to support the Federal Railroad Administration’s safety mission.