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19 Sep 2015

Accident Investigations

HQ-2015-1086 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials

Abstract: On September 19, 2015, at 6:18 am (CDT), an eastbound BNSF Railway (BNSF) Train G-MNXDPK7-17A, a loaded ethanol train, derailed seven cars at Milepost (MP) 596.7, on the Aberdeen...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
BNSF Railway Company
Location

Lesterville, SD
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2015-1086
Investigation Status
Finalized

18 Sep 2015

Environmental Review Documents

Southeast High Speed Rail, Richmond, VA, to Raleigh, NC - TIER II Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(F) Evaluation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: FEIS; Southeast High Speed Rail; Richmond, VA, to Raleigh, NC

16 Sep 2015

Policy and Guidance

What is the Minimum Width for Non-Level Boarding?

Author
Office of the Secretary, General Counsel

Subject Civil Rights

Keywords: ADA, Minimum Width, Non-Level Boarding

15 Sep 2015

Reference Materials

2015 Red Book: Synchronizing Environmental Reviews for Transportation and Other Infrastructure Projects

Keywords: 2015 Red Book;Synchronizing Environmental Reviews

Abstract: The purpose of the Red Book is to function as a “how to” for synchronizing NEPA and other regulatory reviews. This handbook will be useful to Federal agencies that review permit...

11 Sep 2015

Publications

Sample C3RS Corrective Actions from Different Carriers

Subject Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: C3RS