Tag: Association of American Railroads
Rail shippers petition to reaffirm DOT’s authority over oil tank car safety
“Our petition simply requests that DOT adopt clear rules that ensure that the responsibility for establishing tank car specifications remains in the hands of federal regulators.” WASHINGTON – A broad coalition of shipper organizations has petitioned the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt rules reinforcing the Department’s authority to set uniform national tank car standards […]
USA upgrades oil by rail regulations, why not Canada?
Canada lagging on oil by rail regulations? Transport Minister Lisa Raitt is being left in the dust by her American counterparts and her lack of action could have serious consequences for Canadian towns and cities as oil by rail transport continues to expand. On Friday, US transportation officials introduced new regulations requiring oil by rail […]
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