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DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AE02 | Publication ID: Fall 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:
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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 |