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Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Rail Services (SMBC) and Equipped With SMBC-owned Rubber Linings
Author
          Federal Railroad Administration

Subject
                    Hazardous Materials


**Abstract:** FRA is issuing this Directive to ensure public safety, ensure compliance with the applicable Federal regulations governing the safe movement of hazardous materials by rail, and...
Directive Type
          Railroad Safety

  Directive Number
              Railworthiness Directive No. 2023-01
    30
Dec
2016
Policy and Guidance
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPING AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS PROGRAM

Subject
                    Operating Practices,
                    Worker Protection,
                    Accident Reduction,
                    Program Evaluation


**Abstract:** This document provides guidance to railroads developing and implementing an atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBA)  program to protect railroad employees...
    17
Apr
2015
Policy and Guidance
Letter to Association of American Railroads Dated April 7, 2015
Author
          Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg



**Abstract:** In recent years, the production and transportation of domestic crude oil by rail has increased dramatically.  Since the increase began the United States Department of...
    17
Apr
2015
Directives
PHMSA- Hazardous Materials: Emergency Response Information Requirements


**Keywords:** Hazardous material notice
**Abstract:** PHMSA is issuing this notice to remind hazardous materials shippers and carriers of their responsibility to ensure that current, accurate and timely emergency response information...
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          Notice

  Directive Number
              PHMSA-2015-0099, NOtive No. 15-7
    13
Mar
2015
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves

Subject
                    Freight Operations,
                    Hazardous Materials,
                    Motive Power and Equipment

**Keywords:** Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Valve; Tank Cars
**Abstract:** This Directive requires railroad tank car owners to replace unapproved valves currently installed in some tank cars.  The valves in question are UNNR ball valves manufactured and...
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          Safety

  Directive Number
              Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 1

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