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The final rule emphasized the importance for carriers and first responders to have first-hand, up-to-date, technical and emergency response information for hazardous materials to minimize the consequences and protect property and life where possible in the event of emergency incidents. On June 27, 1989, the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA the predecessor to PHMSA) published a final rule in the Federal Register that codified requirements to provide certain emergency response information on hazardous materials during their transportation. While the Department is still investigating the circumstances of these incidents, they serve as a reminder that accurate and accessible emergency response information can be a critical component for an adequate emergency response effort. Of the 21 cars derailed involved in the incident, five caught fire. On March 5, 2015, a BNSF train carrying 103 cars of petroleum crude oil derailed in Galena, Il. The accident resulted in the derailment of 26 tank cars, 14 of which caught fire. On Februa CSX train carrying 109 cars of petroleum crude oil derailed in Mt. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 CFR parts 171-180), specifically Subpart G of Part 172, prescribe requirements for detailed emergency response information, including, accessibility and communication of incident mitigation measures. PHMSA is issuing this safety advisory notice to remind offerors, including re-offerors, and carriers of hazardous materials of their responsibilities pertaining to emergency response information.
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Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. Neal Suchak, Transportation Specialist, Standards and Rulemaking Division, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. PHMSA is issuing this notice to remind hazardous materials shippers and carriers of their responsibility to ensure that current, accurate and timely emergency response information is immediately available to emergency response officials for shipments of hazardous materials, and such information is maintained on a regular basis.