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2 Oct 2024

Policy and Guidance

HMG-127 One-Time Movement Approval Procedures

Author
Karl Alexy

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: one-time movement approval, one time movement approval, HMG-127, hazardous material, bulk packaging, hazmat package, procedure, OTMA, 49 CFR, 174.50,

Abstract:

Provides procedures for applying for a One-Time Movement Approval in accordance with 49 CFR 174.50 for bulk hazardous materials packagings (e.g., tank cars) that do not meet...

Discipline
Hazardous Materials

30 Jun 2023

Policy and Guidance

Safety Coordination and Compliance Oversight Plan for Rail Transportation of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent-Nuclear Fuel

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: SCCOP, High-Level Radioactive Waste, Spent-Nuclear Fuel

22 Apr 2019

Reference Materials

Emergency Responder Guidance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, greenhouse gas, emergency responders, hazardous materials

Abstract: To understand the properties and behavior of liquefied natural gas (LNG); identify LNG fuel tenders, locomotives, Tank Cars & Intermodal Portable Tanks; understand potential...

22 Apr 2019

Reference Materials

Natural Gas [ Liquid (LNG) and Compressed (CNG) ] as Locomotive Fuels

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, greenhouse gas, knowledge, alternative fuels, hazardous materials

Abstract: The railroad industry is exploring the use of natural gas in liquid form (LNG) and in a compressed gas form (CNG) as alternative and supplemental locomotive fuels to diesel for...

11 May 2018

Policy and Guidance

HMG 115 – Materials Poison by Inhalation

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Materials Poison by Inhalation, PIH Calculations

Abstract:

Materials Poison by Inhalation

Bulletin Number
HMG-115
Discipline
Hazardous Materials