Rules for Rail Transport of Crude Oil and Ethanol Still a Work in Progress
Breaking Energy 2014-08-05
Summary:
In response to rail accidents over the past several years involving crude oil and ethanol, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has been working with industry stakeholders and the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) to improve safety standards for transporting hazardous materials by rail. The most significant step to date is the notice of proposed