**Approval Requirements for Nonconforming Packages Transported by
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You have asked for an FRA approval to move a rail car containing a
hazardous material that no longer complies with the Hazardous Materials
Regulations. In order to process your application, you should answer the
questions provided on the enclosed guideline. Although filling out the
guide is not required under Federal law, it will guide you in answering
the necessary questions we need to process your application, so please
read the questions carefully. If you have any comments on the guide
please provide them to the address below. If FRA requires additional
information to process your application, we will contact you.

FRA has the enforcement authority and responsibility to ensure for the
safe transportation of hazardous materials. This approval does not
negate any initiation of a penalty action by the Federal Railroad
Administration with respect to the shipment that you seek approval to
move.

With respect to the movement of tank cars overdue for periodic
inspection and test, §173.31(a)(3) authorizes the movement of such a car
when it contains the residue of a hazardous material (tanks may not be
filled and then offered into transportation if such tanks are overdue
for test). The railroad or shipper may move the car to any facility,
such as a repair or cleaning facility. Remember, this section forbids
*\"filling*\" and then *\"offering\"* a tank car overdue for periodic
inspection and test.

**Submit your request for approval to:**

Federal Railroad Administration

Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance

Hazardous Materials Program

1120 Vermont Ave, NW, Mail Stop 25

Washington, D.C. 20590

Facsimile: (202) 493-6478/6230

**FRA contact list:** **Phone e-mail**

William (Bill ) Schoonover, Staff Dir. (202) 493-6229
william.schoonover@fra.dot.gov

Kevin Blackwell (202) 493-6315 kevin.blackwell@fra.dot.gov

Francisco González, III (202) 493-6076 f.gonzalez@fra.dot.gov

Ray Kasey (202) 493-6233 ray.kasey@fra.dot.gov

Tom Phemister (202) 493-6050 tom.phemister@fra.dot.gov

Al Taber (202) 493-6254 al.taber@fra.dot.gov

James Duncan (202) 493-6248 jim.Duncan@fra.dot.gov

Michele Sampson (202) 493-6475 michele.Sampson@fra.dot.gov

> **Federal Railroad Administration**

**Movement Approval**

**Approval Number \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

> (Assigned by FRA)

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| Date of Application:                                                  |
| (Month)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (Day)             |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (Year) [20]{.underline} \_\_\_                     |
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| Company Name:                                                         |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_                                                          |
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| \_\_\_\_\_\_                                                          |
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| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                    |
| (Zip)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                   |
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| Company Fax (facsimile) Number:                                       |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\                 |
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| Company Contact:                                                      |
| \_\_\_\_\_                                                            |
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| \_\_\_\_\_\_                                                          |
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| Car Reporting Marks & Number                                          |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Type of Rail Car:    |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                      |
|                                                                       |
| If tank car, DOT (or other, *specify*) Specification:                 |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\                                         |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
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| Complete Hazardous Materials Description:                             |
|                                                                       |
| (DOT Shipping name):                                                  |
| \_\_                                                                  |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                                                       |
| (DOT Hazard class) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (UN/NA              |
| Identification Number) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ P.G.                |
| Number\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| ***\*\*\*\*\* NOTE: Attach or forward with this Application a copy of |
| the original shipping paper \*\*\*\*\****                             |
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| Where did the shipment originate                                      |
| (Facility):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\                  |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                                                       |
| (City):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\                          |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(State):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                                                       |
| Origin Shipper Point of Contact:                                      |
| (Name):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(Phone         |
| Number):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                      |
|                                                                       |
| Present Location of car : (facility or carrier):                      |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                            |
| (city):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (state):\_\_\_\_\_            |
|                                                                       |
| Requested destination to move car to: (facility):                     |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                              |
| (city):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (state):\_\_\_\_\_            |
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| Planned rail route                                                    |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_                                                          |
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| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                                                       |
| Approximate total mileage of this movement:                           |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ miles            |
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| If more than 30 days will be required to complete movement under this |
| approval, please explain: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                  |
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| ***Descriptive:*** What is wrong with this                            |
| car?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\                       |
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| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                            |
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| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                            |
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| Regulation from what is relief sought. 49 Code of Federal Regulations |
| Section:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_            |
|                                                                       |
| ***\*\*\*\*\* NOTE: If carload is overweight, please provide a copy   |
| of the scale weight ticket, if available, car loading documentation   |
| and any other information used to determine the actual weight of the  |
| car. \*\*\*\*\****                                                    |
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| Explain, with supporting documentation, the measures you are taking   |
| to ensure the safe movement of this car:                              |
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Submit your request for approval to: Federal Railroad Administration,
Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance, Hazardous Materials
Program,1120 Vermont Avenue, NW, Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, or
send a facsimile to (202) 493-6478 /6230/6216. Should you have any
questions, please call the Hazardous Materials Program Division at (202)
493-6244, for assistance. ***Be sure to submit above requested
attachments!* INCOMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN DELAYED PROCESSING**!