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DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AE91 | Publication ID: Fall 2015 |
Title: Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains | |
Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend operational requirements for certain trains transporting a large volume of flammable materials, provide improvements in tank car standards, and revise the general requirements for offerors to ensure proper classification and characterization of mined gases and liquids. These new requirements are designed to lessen the consequences of derailments involving ethanol, crude oil, and certain trains transporting a large volume of flammable materials. The growing reliance on trains to transport large volumes of flammable materials poses a significant risk to life, property, and the environment. The proposed changes also address National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations on accurate classification, enhanced tank cars, rail routing, oversight, and adequate response capabilities. |
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Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 130 49 CFR 171 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 174 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 179 49 CFR 180 | |
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: HM-251; SB - Y, IC - Y, SLT - N; This rulemaking 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. The rulemaking will lead to more focused and well-developed amendments that reflect the views of all regulated entities. Comments received to the NPRM were used in our evaluation and development of future regulatory action on these issues. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest. | |
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Related Agencies: Common: DOT/FRA; | |
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 |