The Federal Railroad Administration Regulates The Safe Transport Of Hazardous Materials

Did your employer follow these Federal regulations?

The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act governs the transportation or shipment of hazardous materials by railroad and is enforced by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This law enacted in 1974 applies to shippers and carriers alike.

Under authority delegated to the FRA by the Secretary of Transportation, a safety program is administered that oversees the movement of hazardous materials (including dangerous goods), such as petroleum, chemical, and nuclear products throughout the nation’s rail transportation system, including shipments transported to and from international organizations. The Hazardous Materials Division of the FRA operates a hazardous materials safety regulatory program that includes the following items:

• Hazardous Materials Incident Reduction Program
• Tank Car Facility Conformity Assessment Program
• Tank Car Owner Maintenance Program Evaluations
• Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Nuclear Waste Program
• Railroad Industrial Hygiene Program
• Rulemaking, Approvals, and Exemptions
• Partnerships in Domestic and International Standards-Related Organizations (e.g., AAR, ASME, TDG/CGSB)
• Education, Safety Assurance, Compliance, and Accident Investigation

If your injury or illness was caused by your employer's non-adherence to safety guidelines, you should contact a qualified railroad injury attorney at once. Arnold & Itkin LLP lawyers have successfully represented victims injured in railroad accidents. We can help you build a strong and persuasive case as quickly as possible.

 

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