PHMSA’s focus on shale activities extends beyond gathering and transmission lines; the Agency also regulates the transportation of hazardous materials, including crude, by rail. In response to an unfortunate fatality derailment of a parked rail car containing Bakken crude oil that occurred over the summer in Quebec, and subsequent NTSB recommendations and industry petitions,
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PHMSA and FRA Issue Lac-Mégantic Railroad Accident Discussion and Safety Recommendations
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PHMSA and DOT issued a joint safety advisory in the wake of the July 6, 2013 derailment and explosion of an unattended train carrying crude oil tanker cars in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, which resulted in 47 fatalities. The advisory contains two recommendations relating to PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180; HMR):…