Hazardous Materials: Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains
railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 2018-09-25 · Effective 2018-09-25 · 83 FR 48393
Document
Document number
2018-20647
Federal Register citation
83 FR 48393
CFR reference
49 CFR 174
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
2018-09-25
Effective date
2018-09-25
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2017-0102 (HM-251F)
Abstract
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is issuing this final rule to remove requirements pertaining to electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems on high-hazard flammable unit trains. This final action is based on the Department of Transportation's determination that the requirements are not economically justified.