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19
Jul
2023
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Rail Services (SMBC) and Equipped With SMBC-owned Rubber Linings
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
8
Jan
2021
Forms and Templates
FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions Revised and Effective January 8, 2021
Subject
Drug and Alcohol Program,
Operating Practices
Keywords: Post Accident Testing; guidance; definitions
Abstract: FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions
Form Number
PATT Guidance
Form Status
Active
Document Format
PDF
Expiration Date
23
Apr
2015
Waiver Requests
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Buy America Waiver Decision
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF),
Buy America
Keywords: Buy America MTA PTC Positive Train Control RRIF
Waiver Requestor
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Office
RCC-20
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...
Directive Type
Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 1
14
Apr
2014
Forms and Templates
Movement Approval Application
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Movement Approval Application for Nonconforming Packages, movement approval, otma, application, form, One time movement approval