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Bakken Crude, CPC-1232, Crude By Rail, Derailment, DOT-111, Explosion, Federal Regulation (U.S.), Fire, Funding for emergency response, Tank car retirement, Volatility

‘Get them off rails now,’ Four US Senators say of some oil tank cars

Repost from McClatchy News [Editor:  Thank you to co-sponsors of Sen. Cantwell’s bill: Senators Patty Murray of Washington, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Dianne Feinstein of California, all Democrats.  See also: the Cantwell press release (including a video), and the text of the legislation.  – RS] ‘Get them off rails now,’ Sen. Cantwell says of some … Continue reading ‘Get them off rails now,’ Four US Senators say of some oil tank cars →

Bakken Crude, Crude By Rail, DOT-111, Oil Industry, Rail industry

Refiners’ Association sues railroad over fee on oil loaded in older tank cars

Repost from McClatchy DC [Editor:  Incredible: The complaint says, “Despite BNSF’s distaste for the DOT-111 cars, (emphasis added) they are authorized bulk packaging for crude oil service.”  “Distaste?”  Really!  Oh, and … the BNSF surcharge would suggest that $1000/car will help exactly whom if/when the next explosion occurs?  Surely not those whose bodies and livelihoods … Continue reading Refiners’ Association sues railroad over fee on oil loaded in older tank cars →

Bakken Crude, CPC-1232, Crude By Rail, Oil spill, Tank car retrofit

McClatchy investigative reports result in enforcement actions

Repost from McClatchy DC and The Bellingham Herald [Editor:  McClatchy News investigative reports have alerted Washington State and federal officials, and resulted in fines and enforcement actions.  For background, see Washington state officials unaware at first of November oil spill (1/26); Officials say oil train leaked as it crossed Washington state (2/6); and Oil-loading facility … Continue reading McClatchy investigative reports result in enforcement actions →

Bakken Crude, CPC-1232, Crude By Rail, Derailment, DOT-111, Explosion, Federal Regulation (U.S.), Fire, Rivers, Tank car design

EPA: Illinois oil train derailment threatens Mississippi River

Repost from McClatchy DC News [Editor: In addition to breaking news about the EPA’s order of “imminent and substantial danger,” this article is an excellent summary of five recent hazmat derailments in as many weeks.  – RS] EPA: Illinois oil train derailment threatens Mississippi River By Curtis Tate, McClatchy Washington Bureau, March 7, 2015 WASHINGTON — … Continue reading EPA: Illinois oil train derailment threatens Mississippi River →