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1 Mar 1994

Reports to Congress

Operating Practices Research Plan 1993-1997

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Railroad Employees, Emergency Response, Rail Safety

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Operating Practices Subprogram directly supports the Equipment, Operations and Hazardous Materials Program and the rail safety responsibility and...

15 Dec 1993

Other Reports

Stress Analysis of Stub Sill Tank Cars

Author
Charles R. Miele and Richard C. Rice

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: tank car

Report Number
VA-1039
Office
RRD

16 Jul 1993

Technical Bulletins

Separate .65 Reports for Violations

Author
Edward R. English

Subject Hazardous Materials, Operating Practices

Abstract: Also HM-93-07

Bulletin Number
OP-93-02
Discipline
Operating Practices

15 May 1993

Technical Reports

Hazardous Materials Transportation in Tank Cars: Analysis of Risks- Part I

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: tank cars; risk; population exposure; probability; poison by inhalation materials; accidents; consequence

Abstract: This report covers the development of a methodology to evaluate the potential national public risk arising from the transportation of hazardous materials in tank cars on US...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/34
Office
RDI-20

1 Apr 1993

Technical Reports

FRA Tank Car Manufacturing/Repair/Retest Facility Evaluation Form

Author
Milton R. Johnson

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: railroad tank car; inspectiopn form; tan car repair

Abstract: An inspection form is described to aid Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspectors when inspecting tank car manufacturing and repair facilities, when examining newly...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/11
Office
RRD