Regulatory Impact Analysis
Recently Published Regulatory Impact Analysis
Rulemaking | Type | Title | Description | Date of FR Publication |
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NPRM | Harmonization with International Standards (RRR) | Harmonization of the HMR with 2017-2018 editions of international standards such as the IMDG Code and ICAO Technical Instructions | 09/07/2016 | |
Final rule | FAST Act Requirements for Flammable Liquids and Rail Tank Cars | Revisions to the HM-251 phase-out schedule applicable to all DOT Specification 111 tank cars used to transport unrefined petroleum products (e.g., petroleum crude oil), ethanol, and other Class 3 flammable liquids | 08/15/2016 | |
NPRM | Oil Spill Response Plans and Information Sharing for High-Hazard Flammable Trains | Expansion of the applicability of comprehensive oil spill response plans (OSRPs) based on thresholds of liquid petroleum oil that apply to an entire train consist | 07/29/2016 |
Regulatory Impact Analysis Archive
Rulemaking | Type | Title | Description | Date of FR Publication |
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Final rule | Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains | Requirements for HHFT tank car specifications and operational controls in terms of speed restrictions, braking systems, and routing. | 05/08/2015 | |
Final rule | Harmonization with International Standards (RRR) | Harmonization of the HMR with 2015-2016 editions of international standards such as the IMDG Code and ICAO Technical Instructions | 01/08/2015 | |
Final rule | Revision to Requirements for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries | Revisions to requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries | 08/06/2014 | |
Final rule | Compatibility with the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency | Amendments to requirements for the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on changes to IAEA standards | 07/11/2014 |