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17 Jan 2025

Technical Bulletins

HMG 118 - Spray on Thermal Protection for Tank Cars

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Spray on Thermal Protection

Abstract:

Inspections of Spray on Thermal Protection

Bulletin Number
HMG-118
Discipline
Hazardous Materials

15 Jan 2025

Compliance Manuals

Hazardous Materials Compliance Manual

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: hazmat; HM Safety Program

Discipline
Hazardous Materials

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

19 Jul 2024

Other Reports

High-Hazard Flammable Train Route Assessment & Legacy Tank Car Focused Inspection Program Summary Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: HHFT, hazardous materials, high-hazard flammable train route assessment, legacy tank car, focused inspection program, summary report

22 Mar 2024

Technical Reports

Detailed Puncture Analyses of Tank Cars: Analysis of Different Impactor Threats and Impact Conditions

Author
Steven W. Kirkpatrick

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank car, Impactor, derailment, hazardous materials, hazmat

Abstract:

There has been significant research in recent years to analyze and improve the impact behavior and puncture resistance of railroad tank cars. Much of this research has been...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/17 Revision 1
Office
RRD