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Jul
2023
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Rail Services (SMBC) and Equipped With SMBC-owned Rubber Linings
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Abstract: FRA is issuing this Directive to ensure public safety, ensure compliance with the applicable Federal regulations governing the safe movement of hazardous materials by rail, and...
Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive No. 2023-01
17
Dec
2021
Directives
First Mile, Last Mile Proceeding (EP 767) – FRA/DOT Filing 303377
Abstract: Filing 303377 by DOT & FRA; submitted Dec. 17th, 2021: DOT & FRA expressed the criticality of this proceeding to the nation’s supply chain and supplied a listing of...
15
Jun
2021
30
Sep
2016
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped with Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and Constructed by American Railcar Industries and ACF Industries.
Subject
Accident Reduction
Abstract: On September 30, 2016, FRA issued a Railworthiness Directive (Directive or RWD) to all owners of Department of Transportation (DOT) specification 111 general purpose tank cars....
Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
2016-01
17
Apr
2015
Directives
PHMSA- Hazardous Materials: Emergency Response Information Requirements
Keywords: Hazardous material notice
Abstract: PHMSA is issuing this notice to remind hazardous materials shippers and carriers of their responsibility to ensure that current, accurate and timely emergency response information...
Directive Type
Notice
Directive Number
PHMSA-2015-0099, NOtive No. 15-7