May 29, 2019: (NPRM) Train Crew Staffing
The Federal Railroad Administration has withdrawn the March 15, 2016 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding train crew staffing. It has been determined […]
Author: Wendy Buckley
May 17, 2019: (NPRM) Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the accident/incident reporting regulations that require any accident or incident that has damages […]
May 11, 2019: Heavy Rains Caused Derailment in Mississippi
A freight train derailed in Pearl River County Mississippi as a direct result of the heavy rains that the area has seen. […]
May 14, 2019: Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee Nominations
PHMSA is requesting nominations for individuals interested in serving on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is […]
May 8, 2019: Applications for Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received numerous applications for special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
May 8, 2019: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
May 7, 2019: Public Meeting Notice for the 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety will be holding a public meeting on the development of the 2020 edition of the Emergency […]
May 1, 2019: Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Transport Canada has issued an amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. This amendment is based on recommendations from the Emergency […]
April 24, 2019: Union Pacific Train Derailed and Caught Fire in Fort Worth, TX
Twenty five Union Pacific tank cars carrying ethanol derailed and caught fire near Fort Worth, TX on April 24th leading to a […]
May 2, 2019: BNSF Derailment in February Caused by Broken Wheel
The cause of the BNSF coal train derailment on the Fond du Lac Reservation that resulting in over 4,000 tons of coal […]