U S Tightens Up Safety Regulations on Gas Shipments
The Federal Railroad Administration strengthened rules for dangerous gas shipments by requiring seven days notice and routing information. The move follows protests over phosgene shipments to Rubicon Chemical and Vandemark Chemical. Officials explained the notice aids safety reviews and routing checks.
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Washington
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Federal Railroad Administration
Sidney R. Yates
DII
Harold Hughes
Iowa
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Rubicon Chemical Co
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Lockport
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Solon Pushes for Railway Safety Code
U S Representative Richard D. McCarthy urges the House Commerce Committee to start a railway safety code to reduce hazards from shipping dangerous materials by rail. He notes 82 million tons of dangerous substances are moved annually and accidents involving such materials are increasing, warning against waiting for a catastrophe to prompt action.
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Richard D. McCarthy
D-N.y
House Commerce Committee
Harley O. Staggers
D-W. Va
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