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| DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AE91 | Publication ID: Spring 2013 |
| Title: Hazardous Materials: Rail Petitions and Recommendations to Improve the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation (RRR) | |
| Abstract: PHMSA is considering amendments that would enhance safety and revise and clarify the HMR applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. This action responds to petitions for rulemaking submitted by the regulated community and NTSB recommendations that are associated with the petitions. Specifically, these amendments would identify elements of non-conformity that do not require a movement approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); correct an unsafe condition associated with pressure relief valves (PRV) on rail cars transporting carbon dioxide, refrigerated liquid; revise outdated regulations applicable to the repair and maintenance of DOT Specification 110, DOT Specification 106, and ICC 27 tank car tanks (ton tanks); except ruptured discs from removal if the inspection itself damages, changes, or alters the intended operation of the device; and enhance the standards for DOT Specification 111 tank cars used to transport Packing Group I and II hazardous materials. | |
| Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT) | Priority: Other Significant |
| RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage |
| Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
| CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 174 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 179 | |
| Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq | |
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Legal Deadline:
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| Additional Information: HM-251; SB-Y; IC-Y; SLT-N; This ANPRM will provide the greatest opportunity for public participation in the development of regulatory amendments, and promote greater exchange of information and perspectives among the various stakeholders. This additional step will lead to more focused and well-developed proposals that reflect the views of all regulated entities. Comments received will be used in our evaluation and development of future regulatory action on these issues. | |
| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
| Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: Undetermined |
| 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 | |
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Agency Contact: Lad Falat Director, Engineering and Research Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-4545 Email: lad.falat@dot.gov |
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