The 9.07 Locomotive/Boiler Inspection Act; Federal Safety Appliance Act is a set of laws enacted by the United States Congress to help ensure the safe operation of locomotives and boilers used both in commerce and in private activities. The Act requires that all locomotives and boilers used in commerce be inspected and certified by an authorized inspector. The Act also requires that all safety appliances used in these operations are properly maintained and in safe working condition. The two main components of the Act are the Locomotive Inspection Act of 1911 and the Federal Safety Appliance Act of 1893. The Locomotive Inspection Act of 1911 is intended to regulate the construction, operation and maintenance of locomotives used in interstate commerce. This Act requires that all locomotives must be inspected at least once every six months and that all safety appliances such as brakes, couplers, and lights must be in working order at all times. The Federal Safety Appliance Act of 1893 is designed to ensure the safety of all railroad employees and passengers. This Act requires that all safety appliances used in the operation of railroads must be in safe working order and regularly tested for proper functioning. This Act also requires that all employees must be trained in the proper use and maintenance of these safety appliances. Overall, the 9.07 Locomotive/Boiler Inspection Act; Federal Safety Appliance Act is a set of laws enacted to ensure the safe operation of locomotives and boilers used in both commerce and private activities. The Act requires that all locomotives and boilers used in commerce be inspected and certified by an authorized inspector as well as that all safety appliances used in these operations are properly maintained and in safe working condition.