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30 Jun 2023

Policy and Guidance

Safety Coordination and Compliance Oversight Plan for Rail Transportation of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent-Nuclear Fuel

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: SCCOP, High-Level Radioactive Waste, Spent-Nuclear Fuel

21 Apr 2021

Reference Materials

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accidents - Flyer - Law Enforcement

Author
Drug and Alcohol Program

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Police, Law Enforcement

Abstract:

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accidents - Flyer - Law Enforcement

22 Apr 2019

Reference Materials

Emergency Responder Guidance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, greenhouse gas, emergency responders, hazardous materials

Abstract: To understand the properties and behavior of liquefied natural gas (LNG); identify LNG fuel tenders, locomotives, Tank Cars & Intermodal Portable Tanks; understand potential...

22 Apr 2019

Reference Materials

Natural Gas [ Liquid (LNG) and Compressed (CNG) ] as Locomotive Fuels

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, greenhouse gas, knowledge, alternative fuels, hazardous materials

Abstract: The railroad industry is exploring the use of natural gas in liquid form (LNG) and in a compressed gas form (CNG) as alternative and supplemental locomotive fuels to diesel for...

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...