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DOT/RSPA

RIN: 2137-AE02

Publication ID: Spring 2004

Title: ●Enhancing Rail Transportation Security of Toxic by Inhalation Materials
Abstract: The Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security are examining the need for enhanced security requirements for the rail transportation of hazardous materials that are toxic by inhalation. The two departments are seeking comments on the feasibility of initiating specific security enhancements and the potential costs and benefits of doing so. Security measures being considered include improvements to security plans, modification of methods used to identify shipments, enhanced requirements for temporary storage, strengthened tank car integrity, and implementation of tracking and communication systems.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage
Major: Undetermined	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172-174    49 CFR 179     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101-5127

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Request for Comments  06/00/2004

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Information URL: dms.dot.gov	Public Comment URL: dms.dot.gov
Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky Senior Regulations Specialist Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-8553 Email: susan.gorsky@dot.gov