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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AF35 Publication ID: Fall 2018 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Braking Requirements for High-Hazard Flammable Unit Trains (FAST Act) 
Abstract:

PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, is rescinding requirements for electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes on high-hazard flammable unit trains promulgated in the May 8, 2015, final rule titled "Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains" (HM-251; 80 FR 26643). After careful review, and as mandated by section 7311 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Department of Transportation has reviewed the final updated Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) and determined that the HM-251 Final Rule's electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake requirements are not economically justified, as the expected benefits do not exceed the expected costs.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 174   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.   

Overall Description of Deadline: Section 7311 of FAST Act of 2015 (2) DETERMINATION-Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall determine whether ECP braking is economically justified. Announcement of decision to rescind ECP brake requirements published in Federal Register 12/13/17.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  09/25/2018  83 FR 48393   
Final Action Effective  09/25/2018 
Additional Information: HM-251F
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Candace Casey
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202-366-8553
Email: candace.casey@dot.gov