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PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice: Tank Cars Equipped with Aluminum Manway Covers

Thursday, March 2, 2023
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PHMSA Safety Advisory - Tank Car Aluminum Manway Covers.pdf (197.92 KB)

This Safety Advisory alerts hazardous materials tank car owners and offerors of the potential harm to certain manway assemblies with aluminum protective housing covers when exposed to extreme heat. See Safety Advisory for more details.

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