The Wall Street Journal, 6/12:
Association of American Railroads Files Agency Appeal of DOT Tank Car Rule
New rules on crude oil don’t ‘sufficiently advance safety,’ association says
The Association of American Railroads became the latest challenger to new crude-by-rail rules Friday, filing an agency appeal with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The rail industry group called for the department to remove a requirement for an expensive new braking system which rail executives have said is unproven. The challenge also asks for enhanced thermal protection for tank cars, as well as to fully eliminate the usage of older tank cars considered unsafe for carrying hazardous flammable liquids.
“It is the AAR’s position the rule, while a good start, does not sufficiently advance safety and fails to fully address ongoing concerns of the freight rail industry and the general public,” the group said in a statement.
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