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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration. Regulatory Update for the U.S Clay Producers Traffic Association, Inc Spring 2011 Karl Alexy, P.E. Engineer, HM Division Washington, DC. Federal Railroad Administration Introduction.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration

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  1. U.S. Department of TransportationFederal Railroad Administration Regulatory Update for the U.S Clay Producers Traffic Association, Inc Spring 2011 Karl Alexy, P.E. Engineer, HM Division Washington, DC

  2. Federal Railroad AdministrationIntroduction The FRA is the agency within the Department of Transportation responsible for ensuring the safety and security of rail chemical transportation for the protection of our nation. 90+ Safety Professionals Specific to HM

  3. Overview Federal Register Notice One Time Movement Approvals Tank Car Quality Assurance Team

  4. Federal Register Notice • HM-233A • Effective October 1, 2010 • §179.13 - Allows 286,000 pound GRL with approval of FRA • Federal Register Notice • Published January 25, 2011 • Guidelines for FRA approval • Car operating under special permits • Existing cars: upgraded or modified • New cars • 80/20 Rule – Those specification or designed not explicitly covered must request FRA approval • Applies to TCs built as DOT spec and operated at AAR specification

  5. One Time Movement Approvals • Review of Process • Peer Review • Team – PHMSA and FRA • Engineer, Specialist, Lawyer and Economist • Sample of OTMS issued in 2010 • Public meeting • Improving the safety of Railroad Transportation of Hazardous Materials (Docket No. FRA-2011-0004 – Open until March 24, 2011) • February 22, 2011 in Washington, D.C. • Representatives from Industry organizations (AAR, Chlorine Institute, ACC), Organized Labor (BMWE and BLET), tank car owners (UTC, Trinity, ARL, GATX, GE), shippers, and Railroads (UP) • Suggestions focused on facilitating process. • Peer review results and public comments and submittal will be reviewed and considered.

  6. Tank Car Facility Quality Assurance Team • Tank Car Facility Quality Assurance Auditors versus Field Inspectors • Team is lead by Tom Phemister • Auditors – Randy Keltz, Vernon Walker, Sam Ryder, and Larry Strouse • Initiated audits in May 2010 • Objectives • Audit every facility every 3 years (minimum) • Focused audits • M-1003 and §179.7 • Results • In 2010 and 2011 (as of 3/18/11) performed 113 audits • 23 facilities decided to revoke registration • FRA does not suggest revocation of registration

  7. Questions? Contact information: Karl.alexy@dot.gov Office: (202) 493-6245 Thank you!

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