U.S. Rail Transportation of Crude Oil: Background and Issues for Congress
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00IQFKJ4I |
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| Number of Pages | : | 389 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars djl Very technical but an area of interest for me.
Department of Transportation issued a safety alert warning that the type of crude oil being transported from the Bakken region may be more flammable than traditional heavy crude oil.Legislation introduced in Congress following the Lac Megantic disaster would require railroads to have at least two crew members aboard all trains. oil supply-demand balance. In addition, policymakers are discussing regulatory changes involving tank car design, prevention of derailments, and selection of preferred routes for transporting oil by rail. Nonetheless, safety and environmental concerns have been underscored by a s