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DOT/PHMSA

RIN: 2137-AE02

Publication ID: Spring 2005

Title: Hazardous Materials: 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, modifications of methods used to identify shipments, enhanced requirements for temporary storage, strengthened tank car integrity, and implementation of tracking and communication systems. Both departments are reviewing the comments received and then will decide the next action.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 to 174 49 CFR 179
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Request for Comments	08/10/2004	69 FR 50987
NPRM Comment Period End	10/18/2004
Next Action Undetermined	To Be Determined

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-232E; RSPA-2004-18730
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-8553 Email: susan.gorsky@dot.gov