September 25, 2018: (HM-251F)(FR) Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains

Upon determining that the requirements were not economically justified, PHMSA and FRA have issued a final rule that will remove the requirements regarding electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems on high hazard flammable unit trains. The rule will be effective as of September 25, 2018.

Docket No. PHMSA–2017–0102 (HM–251F)