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FAST Act Provisions Issued for Railcars

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a final rule amending its hazardous materials regulations (HMRs) for rail tank cars carrying flammable liquids. Mainly, the rule modifies PHMSA’s May 2015 final rule intended to enhance operational controls for high-hazard flammable trains (HHFTs).