LOCAL COMMUNITY RAIL SECURITY

Creates the Local Community Rail Security Act of 2006. Provides that, not later than 180 days after the after the effective date of the Act, every operator of rail facilities in the State shall provide to local and State law enforcement and emergency officials a risk assessment of all rail facilities in the State. Establishes requirements for the risk assessment. Provides that, not later than 360 days after the effective date of the Act, all rail operators shall have in place a program to protect rail infrastructure in the State from acts of sabotage, terrorism, or other crimes. Sets standards for the infrastructure protection program, for a program to protect community facilities, and for communication between rail operators and State and local law enforcement and emergency officials. Provides that the Department of Transportation has authority to fine any rail operator or any other person covered by the Act up to $50,000 per day for certain violations. Prohibits punitive action against any employee reporting a violation of the Act, including employees of contractors, subcontractors, and others performing work on rail facilities. Provides for severability of the provisions of the Act.