Repost from The State, Columbia, SC New rules for rail tankers face years of debate, delay By Curtis Tate, McClatchy Newspapers, May 2, 2015 The U.S. and Canadian governments have unveiled a long-awaited new standard for the tank cars used to transport crude oil and ethanol that includes numerous safety improvements. But it is far … Continue reading New rules for rail tankers face years of debate, delay
Repost from the Bellingham Herald New oil-train safety rules will put public back in the dark By Curtis Tate, McClatchy Washington Bureau, May 1, 2015 WASHINGTON — Details about rail shipments of crude oil and ethanol will be made exempt from public disclosure under new regulations announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday. The department will … Continue reading New oil-train safety rules will put public back in the dark
Repost of an email from Fred Millar [Editor: Dr. Fred Millar is a policy analyst, researcher, educator, and consultant with more than three decades of experience assessing the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials. More about Fred here on p. 3 of his Comment on Valero Benicia’s crude by rail proposal. – RS] NEW REGULATIONS: … Continue reading Expert comments on new DOT rules – Dr. Fred Millar
Repost from McClatchyDC Energy, Transportation departments to study volatility of oil moved by rail By Curtis Tate, April 28, 2015 The federal government will conduct a two-year study of how crude oil volatility affects the commodity’s behavior in train derailments, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told a Senate panel Tuesday.The Energy Department will coordinate the study … Continue reading Energy, Transportation departments to study volatility of oil moved by rail