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This Hazardous Materials Guidance document provides FRA’s guidance on the application of the term “train” as defined in 49 CFR § 171.8 for the determination of compliance with train-placement and hazard communication requirements.

Document Series:
Technical Bulletins
Author:
  • Ron Hynes
Bulletin Number
HMG-123
Discipline
Hazardous Materials
Subject:
Hazardous Materials
Keywords:
Definition of a train when hazardous materials are involved.
Document
HMG_123_Version1.pdf (54.95 KB)

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Last updated: Sunday, May 1, 2011