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Archived Rulemaking: Transportation of Highly Volatile Liquids by Pipeline; Request for Public Advice; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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34-fr-6798.pdf (508.67 KB)

Highly volatile liquids, such as liquefied petroleum gas-and anhydrous ammonia, are, transported by pipeline in ever-increasing quantities. From a review of the accident reports for 1968, we believe that we may need higher safety standards - for the transportation of highly volatile liquids than for other liquid products.

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