Interpretation Response #08-0240 ([Association of American Railroads] [Mr. Robert E. Fronczak])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Association of American Railroads
Individual Name: Mr. Robert E. Fronczak
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
November 25, 2008
Mr. Robert E. Fronczak
Assistant Vice President Environment & Hazmat
Association of American Railroads
50 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Ref. No. 08-0240
Dear Mr. Fronczak:
This responds to your September 26, 2008 letter requesting clarification of the emergency response information requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether evacuation statements are a necessary part of the emergency response information required by § 172.602(a).
In accordance with § 172.602(a), "emergency response information" is information that can be used to mitigate a transportation accident involving hazardous materials. The information must include immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident (§ 172.602(a)(4)). Depending on the hazard characteristics and quantity of the material being shipped, such immediate precautions could include evacuation of the area surrounding the accident scene. If so, the emergency response information must include information to assist first responders to take the actions necessary to evacuate the scene, including appropriate evacuation distances.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Susan Gorsky
Acting Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.602(a)(4)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.602 | Emergency response information |