Tank Car Committee Main Session Agenda and Docket

October 15, 2019 Addison, TX

MEETING SCHEDULE

Wednesday: October 16, 2019 Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Addison TX 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Main Session

Thursday: October 17, 2019 Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Addison TX 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Main Session

AAR TANK CAR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Railroads: Affiliation: Chris Machenberg (Chair) CSX Transportation Bruce Siebold (Vice-Chair) BNSF Railway Company Andy Ash Railway Association of Canada Jim Kozey Canadian Pacific Railway Ryan Clark Kansas City Southern Railroad John Birkmann Union Pacific Railroad Anthony Ippolito Canadian National Railway Alvaro Almaguer Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. David Schoendorfer Hazmat Committee Liaison (NSR) Paul Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Joseph Caccamo Consolidated Rail Corporation JR Gelnar ASLRRA

Non-Railroad Shippers: Kevin Flahive The Fertilizer Institute (Koch Fertilizer) N. Scott Murray ACC (ExxonMobil Chemical Company) Robyn Kinsley The Chlorine Institute Stoy Taylor U.S. Clay Producers Traffic Association D. Elliot Apland American Petroleum Institute Craig Jorgenson The Sulphur Institute Kelly Davis Renewable Fuels Association

Non-Railroad Tank Car Builders: Joe Perez UTLX Tony Sisto GATX Rail Corporation John Byrne RSI

AAR Ken Dorsey Association of American Railroads

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MAIN AGENDA

Docket Subject Discussant Notes Dorsey & Safety Briefing, Anti-Trust Introductions Machenberg Government Regulation Update FRA/TC/PHMSA/N T59.1 Government Regulations TSB AAR M-1002 Standards

T1.1.4 Procedures for Securing Approval Forister

Consider M-1003 Recommended T1.3.1 Forister Practice for Sample Plans Review Tank Car Requirements in the T5.32 Siebold AAR Office and Field Manual

Operational Effects on Safety Relief T50.57 Schultz Device Performance

T59.2.2 TCID Template Review Schultz

Review of Volume Determination for T60.17 Hopper Attachment Tank Cars

T80.2.4 Welding Task Force Proposals Untermeyer Attachments

Proposed Pressure Relief Valve T87.6.1 Requirements for Ethanol and Crude Sisto Oil Tank Cars Develop Standards for Flammable T87.8 Dorsey Liquid Tank Cars (DOT-117)

T87.9 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan Ippolito

Evaluation and use of Nondestructive T88.1-93 Ronzani Evaluation Techniques

T90.39 Rupture Disc Tolerance Requirements McKisic

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T91.2.4 Review Core Elements of Appendix B Dorsey

Review Stencil Placement T92.18 Rader Requirements for Tank Cars Review Appendix C for Compliance T92.19 Forister with Federal Regulations Review Appendix D for Compliance T93.20 with Current 49 CFR 180 Inspection Loman Requirements Review M-1002 Appendix E T94.31 paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers for Dorsey Non-Pressure Cars Review Appendix M Material for T95.26.1 Dorsey Tank Car Tanks Review Appendix M Materials for T95.26.2 Loman Service Equipment Retention Interval of Radiographic T100.9.3 Hopper Film Service Equipment Component T100.22.1 Edmonds Tracking- PRV Review Appendix P of M-1002 (Tank T148 Forister Car Committee Procedures) Standing Updates Review Tank Car Elements in T5.31 Siebold UMLER

T15.1 AAR Circular Letters/MA &EW Dorsey

T55 Service Trials Dorsey

Designation DOT130AW For New T79.3.1 Dorsey Car Class Consider New DOT113A90W T79.3.2 Dorsey Specification Recommendation for Revision of 49 T79.37.1 Dorsey CFR Part 179

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Recommendation of Revision of 49 T79.37.2 Dorsey CFR Part 180

T79.40 Review of the DOT113 Specification Dorsey

Consider new steels and modifications T95.7.4 to current steel specifications for tank Hybinette car tank Notification of Tank Car Committee T146.1 Dorsey Meeting Schedule Tank Car Committee Structure and T147 Dorsey Procedures Inter-related Committee Updates Quality Assurance Committee T1.3 Guillen Activities Equipment Engineering Committee T15.9 Saxton Update AAR Hazardous Materials Committee T80.4 Brady Liaison

T80.12 North American N.A.R. Program Caccamo

T80.22 Asset Health Edmunds & Siebold

Tank Car Research Program FRA, TC and T59 Tank Car Research Program RSI-AAR/FRA/TC RSI-AAR Updates Provided

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Government Regulation Update

DOCKET T59.1 Government Regulations

At the July 2019 meeting, the following are highlights of the presentations. W. Segat provided an update for TC: • Canadian election in October so most regulatory activity is on hold • Beniot Turrcote is the new Director General, Madonna Raddi and Nicholas Roy have also joined TC • TP-14877 has come into forced on July 2018 to the prohibition for the use of non-normalized constructed TIH tanks after July 2nd, 2021. • TP-14877 will transition to CGSB 42147 beginning in 2020 • CSB-43151 has been published for explosives transportation • CSB-4265 is close to being published for intermodal tanks. Shippers will have 6 months to comply after publication. • ERAP standards have been updated. The update clarifies the responsible parties and the minister’s powers with respect to ERAP’s

R. Keltz provided an update for FRA: • Karl Alexy has been confirmed as the Associate Administrator for Safety. Refer HazMat issues to Mark Maday. • 2019 OTMAs: Total =3535; OTMA 1= 248; OTMA 2=71; OTMA 3=3216 • DOT will conduct two audits over its delegated authority to the TCC in August and September 2019. Plan is to conduct the audit against published AAR processes and issue a 96 report immediately following. • DOT QA team audited 29 facilities in 2019 YTD. 15 new facilities are a priority. Deviating from car owner QMP instructions, lack of Function Specific Training, and owners not providing all information continue to be issues during facility audits. • Tank car owner audits- 11 YTD 2019, 290 to go for initial. Major findings – no program at all and not plugging OTMA data into their reliability program. • DOT is sharing information quarterly facility and equipment non conformances with AAR/TCC leadership (good progress).

L. Majors provided an update for PHMSA: • HM-233- G Rulemaking covering SP conversion. NPRM drafted and is at OMB. • HM-219-C covering the phase out of legacy TIH tank cars and the elimination of the I car is due to be published shortly. At OMB and publish NPRM Fall 2019. AAR/Shipper has commented on the delimiter. • HM-264 covering the transportation of LNG by rail (P-1694). DOT is reviewing 1400 comments and answering questions posed by OMB. FRA wants to have a discussion on operational controls in this rulemaking.

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• DOT has a request to allow DOT class 117 cars to be used for the transportation of elevated temperature material. • DOT is working on a letter of interpretation 18009 on the scope of pre-trip inspections. • Ethanol reclassification – additional chemistry research project (to justify designation). Letter of Interpretation cleared to PHMSA for guidance (AAR petition for recommendation to align with TC.

At the April 2019 meeting, FRA gave an update on audit activities for the last quarter. It was noted that DOT had received information that there were over 175 McKenzie 3” vales reported to still be in hazmat service.

M. Maday reported that because of internal DOT review and question to the government, a TCC oversight group has been formed in DOT. The group includes members from FRA and PHMSA. It was noted that the TCC delegated authority for certain functions has it roots in the 1927 delegation from the ICC. It was reiterated by DOT that the ultimate responsibility for the condition of a tank car rests with the car owner regardless of what entity owns the service equipment or lining.

TC reported that the 2018 edition of TP 14877 was published in Gazette 2 and will come into force on July 2, 2019. TC and DOT are discussing harmonization of requirements for TC/DOT 111 specification cars transporting PG I and II materials other than flammable liquids. Currently TC requires an enhanced 111 class car for this service. Question was asked by TCC Chair - We just heard DOT reiterate their delegated authority to the TCC – this new version of TP-14877 appears to deviate from that. Is there interest or effort at TC to realign and harmonize TP-14877 with DOT delegated authority? TC response - that was not meant to change the intent – if we need to revise the definition, then this can be done during the transition to CGSB.

L. Majors (PHMSA) gave the following update; • International harmonization rule NPRM 11/18. • HM-219A petition rule extended service life of TIH cars to 50 years. • HM-233B will included 113 and 130/131 standard. At OST. • HM-219C – TIH tank car phase out. Behind schedule. Working on a NPRM. Scheduled for fall of 2019. Will be in a petition rule. • HM-254 – LNG by rail. NPRM at OST. Part of Executive Order

Letters of interpretation – DOT 111 conversion to 117R and minimum thickness Has been reviewed. AFFTAC study on fiberglass insulation.

The definition of ethanol is still being worked on.

NTSB, P. Stancil, reported the following; Information is available at NTSB website. • New Martinsville, WV-Report published 2/11/19. NTSB report DCA16SH0002. The cause is listed as an undetected preexisting crack which propagated to failure. Insufficient stub sill inspection was noted as a finding. Additionally, the low fracture resistance of non-normalized steel was mentioned. Local post weld heat treatment control was found to be not adequate during a recent repair on the incident tank. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 7

• Graettinger, IA-March 7, 2017. Report published October 30, 2018. Denaturant is an issue in derailments. The creation of a mixture causes more involved cleanup of a much larger scale. Probable cause of the derailment is reported as broken rail, track maintenance, and FTSS oversight. • Doon, IA-Docket for this is now public. One car released from the bottom outlet valve and NTSB is investigating various types of disengaging handles to see if there are design best practices that can be leveraged. • Hyndman, PA- Docket available 3/6/19-Involved propane car. • Fredericksburg, VA-DOT-111 car that experienced buckling at the inboard cradle pad.

TSB, M. Kotchounian, reported that a report is being worked on for the derailment at St. Lazare Manitoba. 37 DOT111R cars were derailed with no resultant fire, injuries or evacuations. The train speed was 40 mph and 35 cars were damaged of which 14 released product. 5 cars had significant damage. Coupons were sent to the lab for analysis from the cars that were punctured.

At the January 2019 meeting, Transport Canada’s Shaun Singh provided an update. DOT representatives were not present due to government shutdown.

The following update was provided by Transport Canada: • TP14877 standard • Is scheduled to be published in Gazette One in the spring 2019. TP14877 will be transitioned back into the CGSB-43.147 standard int the first quarter of 2019. As part of this effort, ton tank standards will be split off into CGSB -43.149. ❖ Staff note: The CGSB standards meeting has been delayed to evaluate changes in the scope of the effort) • Other standards • New editions of CSA B625 (portable tanks) and CGSB-43.151 (explosives) are expected to be published in March 2019. These will automatically come into force upon publication with a 6-month transition period. • Post PD39 working group with industry • CAPP is chairing a TAG charged with exploring the potential for an accelerated phase- out of jacketed CPC-1232's in crude and condensate service. Data is being gather at this time, but no proposal has been developed. • Training (TDG Regs Part 6) • A standard for training is being developed. It is expected that the proposed requirements would be published in Canada Gazette Part I in the spring of 2020. • ERAP (TDG Regs Part 7) • In response to ERTF recommendations the ERAP requirements are being modified. A proposal was published in Canada Gazette Part I June 30, 2018 with a 60-day comment period. The final amendment is planned for to be included Canada Gazette Part II, March 2019. • Fee Modernization • TC has implemented a cost-recovery initiative that may impact the fees for the registration program for tank car and other means of containment facilities. The preliminary consultations ended in Nov 2018. The Phase 1 fee proposal will be available Jan 2019, with the Phase 2: Regulatory process is expected in the winter of 2021. The October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 8

Phase 3 implementation is to follow. • TDG Research Symposium • Additional money has been allocated for research in 2019. There will be a consultation with industry on potential project will be held Feb 27-28 in Ottawa, CA. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/tdg-research-symposium.html

At the October 2018 meeting, Randy Keltz (FRA), Leonard Majors (PHMSA), Wali Segaf (TC), Paul Stancil (NTSB), and Manuel Kotchounian (CTSB). Here are the reports provided to the AAR:

FRA Randy Keltz provided the following report:

• FRA Staffing- Chain of Command • Karl Alexy is not “HAZMAT” DAA for the Office of Safety • Primary POC for all things “HAZMAT” – Mark Maday • Primary POC for all things TANK CAR” – Randy Keltz

One Time Movement Approvals • 2018 OTMA (Jan 1 – Sept 30) • Total = 5,404 • OTMA 1 = 378 • OTMA 2 = 78 • OTMA 3 = 4,948

TC Facility & Owner Audit Activities Tank Car Facilities 2018 Audits (Jan 1– Sept 30) 45 Facility audits by Tank Car Team. ~21 “New” Facilities remain to be audited by Tank Car Team. Major – Consistent Findings • Facilities not obtaining all required documents. o (e.g. AAR Approvals, Applicable Drawings, Written Instructions, etc.) • Deviating from required documents. o (e.g. DOT Regulations, AAR Standards, Car owner QMP and Facility QA procedures, etc.) • Training - function specific. o (e.g. Training on car owner QMPs, Facility QAP procedures, etc.)

Tank Car Owners 2018 Audits (Jan 1 – Sept 30) 12 Owners audits by Tank Car Team. ~290 Owners remain to be audited by Tank Car Team. Major Findings • No program at all. (Mid. - Small owners) • Not analyzing service data to set appropriate intervals. • OTMA RCAs do not determine true root cause.

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RWD(s) FRA RWD Notice No. 1 – 3/13/2015 McKenzie Valve – Still monitoring.

Found one in Class 3 service – September 2018 FRA RWD Notice No. 2016-01 – 11-18-2016 (REVISED)

ID and inspection of ARI/ACF built tank cars w/ cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds. AAR issued MA – FRA to monitor.

Tank Car Safety Issues No Report

Other Projects • Working w/ Transport Canada on NAR reduction program coordination. • Shipper audits. • NAR Investigations. • Starting to develop approval process for DOT117 “P” specification. Working with AAR. • Develop and implement a formal process to inform the AAR TCC on bad actor findings. Tank car facilities. • Tank cars and/or components. (e.g. Midland 720 valve issue) • DOT Letter(s) of Interpretation • 18-0029 - 09-04-2018 - RSI Tank Car Components, QA Requirements for Component Mfg., Rulemaking under the Hazmat Transportation Act • 18-0036 – 09-18-2018 – AAR DOT 111 eligibility for retrofit, Analysis for fiberglass insulated only tank cars, Tank Shell Thickness requirements • Tank Car Facilities major findings: Not retaining all the required AAR approvals, written instructions from the owners. Function specific training.

Transport Canada Wali Sagef provided a detail presentation on the following items: • Personnel Update • France Bernier – New Superintendent of the Tank Car Program • Standards Update • Update on TP 14877 including migration to CGSB 43.147 ▪ TP 14877 planned for Canada Gazette by Spring 2019 ▪ CGSB 43.147 planned for publication by March 2020 • Protective Direction No. 39 ▪ Accelerates phase-out of unjacketed CPC 1232 for crude oil and condensate service • CSA B625 – UN Portable Tanks (ISO Tanks) ▪ Final Public Consultation planned for October 2018 ▪ CSA B625 planned for publication March 2019 • Regulatory Update • TDGR – Part 6 – Training October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 10

• TDGR – Part 7 – ERAP • Contraventions Regulations • Inspection and Enforcement Update • 7 tank car facilities completed • 26 corrective actions / 2 opportunities for improvement • Emergency Response Guidebook • Next edition in 2020 • Client Identification Database (CID) • Policy / Regulatory Development of System • Fee Modernization

PHMSA Leonard Majors provided a detail report on the following items: • HM- 219A Petitions Rule. Includes the Extension of TIH to a full 50-year life is expected to be published under final rule. This rule is still under review with the Department. Publication Fall 2018 • HM-215O International Harmonization Rule. It is currently under development. NPRM is expected to be published by end of 2018. • HM-233G Special Permits Conversion Rule. The special permits being considered for incorporation into the 49 CFR are being review. NPRM is expected to be published by Spring 2019. • HM-219C Petitions Rule. The following petitions may be considered in the NPRM: P- 1646 Phase out of non-normalized TIH tank cars and P-1691 Interim TIH tank cars will be final TIH specification. NPRM is expected to be published by Spring 2019. • HM-264 LNG by Rail Transportation. This rule will authorize a rail tank car. The rulemaking may discuss and request comments for operational controls for LNG Rail Transportation. NPRM is expected to be published Spring 2019. • Notice of Update Thermal Protection Systems was published on June 8th, 2018. The notice will add four systems currently not on the list and will seek revisions to older systems. Changes and revisions to the list will be handled through the federal register notice.

NTSB Paul Stancil reported on the following topics: 1. There have been no new reports related to tank car accidents 2. Five accidents under investigation 3. Only two hazmat staffing currently and one remaining in pipeline.

CTSB Manuel Kotchounian reported that there are 11 new rail investigations not related to hazmat. 2019 watch list is going to be announced on October 20, 2018. Continue to monitor the performance of hazmat packages. Staffed two vacancy recently. • Facility QA procedures. • Training - function specific.

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Tank Car Owners 2018 Audits (April 1 – June 30) 5 Owners audits by TC Engineers/QA Specialist. Major Findings • Fully compliant programs. • No program at all. • OTMA RCAs do not determine true root cause. RWD(s) FRA RWD Notice No. 1 – 3/13/2015 McKenzie Valve – Still monitoring. FRA RWD Notice No. 2016-01 – 11-18-2016 (REVISED) ID and inspection of ARI/ACF built tank cars w/ cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds. AAR issued MA – FRA to monitor.

Tank Car Safety Issues Currently investigating tank shell weld defects from one car builder. ~3.75% defects rate (~2700 cars inspected). Defects exceed AAR Apx. W requirements.

Other Projects • FRA HAZMAT Seminar - Houston, TX August 21st through 23rd 2018. Sold out – over 700 participants. • Doon, IA BNSF Derailment. • Damage assessment operations. • Working w/ Transport Canada on NAR reduction program coordination. • Shipper audits. • NAR Investigations. • Starting to develop approval process for DOT117 ”P” specification. • FRA - PHMSA internal meetings w/ Sr. Leadership. • Industry bad actors – TC facilities and TC equipment. • Industry concerns. • AAR Appendix B. • DOT’s position on tank car components. • DOT’s position on tank car maintenance. • Develop and implement a formal process to inform the AAR TCC on bad actor findings. • Tank car facilities. • Tank cars and service equipment. • (e.g. Midland 720 valve issue)

Mark Maday reported that the FRA will start providing quarterly reports to the AAR Tank Car Committee on any non-compliances found on the Quality Assurance Program audits at a tank car facility for handling. FRA’s position, by delegation under 49 CFR part 179.7 is that the TCC is responsible for the approval of the Quality Assurance Program therefore moving forward the expectation from the FRA is to have the AAR Tank Car Committee handle any non-compliance found at a tank car facility. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 12

Transport Canada:

TC has a regulatory amendment published in Part I of Gazette with a 60-day comment period. This amendment includes the recommendations regarding the ER TF efforts for ERAPs.

TC plans to migrate the TP14877E tank car standards/requirements back under the CGSB standard.

TC is working with FRA on a NAR’s reduction program. The catalyst that started this effort was the inconsistency in reporting and performing inspections. This will be an internal NAR reduction inspection standard.

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AAR M-1002 Standards

Docket T1.1.4 Procedures for Securing Approval

At the July 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported that a strawman is being completed to distribute to the TF. Charges from T55.5 have been folded into this group.

At the April 2019 meeting, this docket was COD

❖ Staff note: AAR and DOT to collaborate on a strawman to forward to the TF for review.

At the January 2019 meeting, W. Sagaf (TC) and RG Ashton (BOE) have been added to the TF. The TF list needs to be updated. COD

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister continues the development of the TF strawman and plans to get this effort introduced to the TF after the completion of Appendix B, the related online application/certification tool, M-1003 standard revision via the AAR QA TF, and AAR Auditor Handbooks.

❖ AAR Staff note: Neil Gambow retired from Kelso. Removed from TF. Kelso still has Mario on TF.

At the July 2018 meeting, M. Forister continues the development of the TF strawman and plans to get this effort introduced to the TF after the completion of Appendix B, the related online application/certification tool, M-1003 standard revision via the AAR QA TF, and AAR Auditor Handbooks.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR M. Forister continues to work on the development of the TF strawman. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the AAR strawman development with the input from the FRA. Next step is to hold a TF teleconference to go over the procedures for securing approval.

At the January 2018 private docket meeting, The TCC agreed that the M-1002 standard needs to be revised to take into account any change to the valve that involves how it performs requires a new approval. This goes directly into what the T1.1.4 TF is trying to resolve with acceptance criteria and what is exactly approved under service equipment.

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Task Force: Name Company Name Company Forister Association of American Morgan GBW Railcar Services (Discussant) Railroads Becherer Transquip Muellner Fort Vale Engineering Federal Railroad Clugg Salco Products Walker Administration Foley Metso Automation USA Nunez Kelso Technologies Segaf Transport Canada Prince Flowserve Corporation Gentile Engineered Controls Prunty McKenzie Valve & Machining Greenbrier Management Hoang Midland Manufacturing Rader Services Loman AllTranstek Sisto GATX Rail Corporation RG Ashton BOE L Culligan ARI Federal Railroad McAbery Metal Goods Manufacturing Keltz Administration

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Develop criteria for approval of all items of service equipment.

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DOCKET T1.3.1 Consider M-1003 Recommended Practice for Sample Plans

At the July 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported that he will work with the TF to develop a charge.

At the April 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister provided the background and TF charge. RG Ashton and Shaun Singh were added to TF during this meeting. COD

❖ Staff note: Salco, Rescar, Trinity, and Transquip will have to determine one representative for TF.

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported that at the July 2018 executive session new business docket T100-18 the TCC took the following action:

Action Taken: Motion approved to open a docket under main session. TF Charge: To develop a recommendation from the TCC to the QAC on making an M-1003 recommended practice for Sample Plans. Possibly using the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard. This action was taken based on TCC efforts ongoing within private docket matters.

Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session)

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting.

AAR M. Forister will provide the background and intent behind opening this new docket

At the July 2018 executive session new business docket T100-18 the TCC took the following action:

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Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Forister Hoyt Salco Products Railroads Allen AllTranstek Prochnow Salco Products Geneva ARI Becherer Transquip Strouse FRA Croson Transquip Trinity Corporate Services, Morgan Greenbrier Verhey LLC Ricketts Rescar White Trinity Rail Standish Rescar Ashton AAR BOE

TF Charge: Number TF Charge To develop a recommendation from the TCC to the QAC on making an M-1003 recommended 1 practice for sample plan. Possible using the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard.

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DOCKET T5.32 Review Tank Car Requirements in AAR Office & Field Manual

October 2019 update, B. Siebold provided an update regarding docket T5.32 via email. Refer to the attached document. • TCC Docket T5.32- 8-13-19 Proposal too TCC

At the July 2019 meetings, B. Siebold summarized the addition of two charges to the TF at the April meeting. He requested that docket T5.32 be moved to the interrelated committee section of the October TCC agenda. It was noted that the timing of the publication of the next Office and Filed manual will require that the TF forward proposals to EEC/ ARB prior to the October 2019 meeting. The committee agreed that the TF should proceed with the proposal development.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF has met, and the chair requested that Office manual be included to charge 3. The chair also requested a 4th charge as an “interface / liaison on TCC matters that affect or involve CRB/ARB committee. TCC approved both requests and this Standards Docket will move in the TCC agenda to an inter-related committee docket. The TF is considering Charge 1 related to Rule 88b.2 inspections as priority. COD

ACTION: AAR to update TF charges

At the January 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the October 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported on the following: • The group will reconvene in 4Q18 and I will ask my TF to consider making progress in a 2 phased approach. • Phase 1 will tackle charge #3 which is mostly what the TF developed under previous TF chair Mr. Rader, with exception of Rule 81. We will give this a double check against the current field manual / office manual to ensure the proposal is still viable. • Phase 2 will then handle our charges #1 & 2 that specifically relate to Rule 81 / 88.

❖ AAR Staff Note: Greenbrier requested to remove Tony Warwick and replace him with Tyler Chambers. TF chair also approves addition of Larry Golden (GATX) and Larry Culligan (ARI)

At the July 2018 meeting, COD

At the April 2018 meeting, COD TF Addition: Jim Smith (Transco Railway Products).

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At the January 2018 meeting, COD

At the October 2017 meeting, B. Siebold reported that the TF plans to continue their work on the TF charge with emphasis on Rule 80 and Rule 81. COD

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Siebold (Chair) BNSF Railway Company Morgan GBW Railcar Services Alderson AllTranstek Perez Union Tank Car Company Association of American Forister Warwick The Greenbrier Companies Railroads Leiby Quality Transportation Services Smith The Andersons Rail Group Loman AllTranstek Smith Transco Railway Products

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Review January 2014 decision to change Rule 88 2 Review Rule 81 3 Review any other section within AAR Field Manual and office manual related to tank cars. 4 Interface/Liaison on TCC matters that involve CRB and ARB committees

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DOCKET T50.57 Operational Effects on Safety Relief Device Performance

At the July 2019 meeting, the committee agreed that flammable liquid tank cars would be equipped with 75 psi.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that this docket is planned to be completed this out this year.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD

At the October 2018 meeting, J. Schultz reported that the FRA is currently performing the study on environmental effects. COD

At the July 2018 meeting, update provided in the background.

On June 20, 2018 Jon Schultz provided the following update to AAR via email: • Analysis of data collected by the task force on in-service failures has been inconclusive. Task force is awaiting outcome of ongoing FRA project to study the environmental effects of ladings (crude oil and ethanol) upon these safety relief valves to take further action.

At the April 2018 meeting, there were no questions on the update provided by the TF.

On March 28, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair: • Analysis of data collected by the task force on in-service failures has been inconclusive. FRA has an ongoing project to study the environmental effects of ladings (crude oil and ethanol) upon these safety relief valves. Task force is awaiting outcome of this testing to take further action.

At the January 2018 meeting, COD.

At the October 2017 meeting, P. Raj from FRA gave a detailed presentation on the FRA testing of pressure relief valves. COD

At the July 2017 meeting, FRA reported that their environmental testing of pressure relief valves continues. COD

July 2017 Update: AAR received the following update on 7/7/2017 from TF Chair: • FRA conducted environmental testing of pressure relief valves that were provided by task force members is ongoing.

At the April 2017 meeting, J. Perez reported on the update provided to AAR on 4/4/2017 AAR received the following update on 4/4/2017 from TF Chair: • FRA project for environmental testing of pressure relief valves is ongoing

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Task Force: Name Company Name Company RegO Products/ Engineered Schultz (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Kazakewich Controls Cozzolino Girard Equipment Lacroix Kelso Technologies Gonzalez Federal Railroad Administration Loman AllTranstek Harm Girard Equipment Raj Federal Railroad Administration Herbel Trinity Industries Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Hoang Midland Manufacturing Thompson Sims Professional Engineers Johnson McKenzie Valve & Machining

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Collect, analyze and review data of field failures and determine commonalities. Review AAR current design requirements of Appendix A. Review current AAR design and testing requirements 1 of safety valves in relation to recent in service failures, with a focus on vibration and harmonics effects from the operating service environment. Investigate the distortion of 165 psi pressure relief valve to determine if the valves are defective. 2 If they are found defective recommend the action needed to be taken.

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DOCKET T59.2.1 Appendix R Review to Address TCID Requirements

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that the proposed revisions to appendix R made by the T80.2.4 were being reviewed by the TF and additional changes proposed to incorporate the TCID database. A proposal is expected for the October 2019 meeting.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that there is a need to reconvene the TF. The TF chair is seeking new members.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that there is ongoing work in Appendix W and Appendix R that impacts the TCID requirements. Appendix R needs to be revised and updated to reflect the location of the TCID system at Railinc. The templates and instructions will be posted on the Railinc website for industry access and Appendix R would refer to those templates and instructions.

TCC received an attachment from K. Dorsey on the 2019 projects scheduled to the TCID system at Railinc. J. Byrne explained the details of the proposed projects.

Action Taken: a motion was made, seconded to approve the scope as written. The vote passed on majority with the following “NO” votes recorded on the principle that approving a Railinc project budget (as presented) was outside purview of this technical committee: BNSF, UP, CP (BNSF proxy) & CN.

At the October 2018 meeting, J. Schultz reported that work is almost done but other TF efforts ongoing will impact the proposal.

At the July 2018 meeting, update provided in background. TCID transition from Simms Engineering to Railinc is underway. Prior to the January 2019 TCC meeting the plan is to have it programmatically complete and then a decision will be made on when to implement. A list of upgrades is being developed by the industry and those will be handled in the future once a timeline and budget has been allocated. Budget will come by way of user fees. Once complete with the decision on the implementation timeframe AAR will publish a CPC on Appendix R.

On June 20, 2018 Jon Schultz provided AAR with the following update via email: • The task force will continue the work to remove outdated references and fully incorporate TCID. This began as a rewrite of Appendix R but required changes have been identified in multiple other Appendices. All proposed changes will be completed and then provided to the tank car committee to determine implementation as other task forces are currently working on these same Appendices.

At the April 2018 meeting, there were no questions on the update provided by the TF. On March 28, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair:

• Draft of "shop floor users' manual" is completed. This is a work instruction that is aimed at repair shop personnel who must document TCID items on the shop floor without access to the electronic TCID system. Explanations of all fields and examples of each report type are included October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 22

in this manual. This draft will be taken to the full task force for review and revision.

At the January 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey will be the represent AAR on the development of TCID at Railinc.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Shultz (Chair) UTLX Morgan GBW Railcar Services Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Schultz Union Tank Car Company Jachim Rescar Companies Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Johnson AllTranstek Student Gunnison, LLC Loman AllTranstek

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review Appendix R to determine if there is a need to update, revise or remove paragraphs or 1 references to the SS-1, SS-3, R-1, and R-2 forms with respect to TCID

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DOCKET T59.2.2 TCID Template Review

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that future templates would be provided as part of a builder’s approval package for a new stub sill design.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF needs to provide a recommendation on when a new template is required and instructions to EEC on the requirements for a template when a new sill design is proposed.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey discussed the need for a standing Railinc TCID Template Review Tag. TCID form 1 would stay with Railinc and any change made to the database would also be made to this form.

M. Forister reminded the TCC of the action from July 2017 meeting which stated “At the July 2017 meeting, TCC agreed on the following additional TF charge: to develop a process in Chapter 1 for when TCID templates are required to be submitted. One method to consider is to require the template to be submitted when the design is submitted to the EEC for approval.”

Action Taken: 1. To add the TF charge agreed to in July 2017 to this docket as follows: TF to develop a proposal for Chapter 1 specifying the process of stub sill design approval associated with the stub sill inspection template and when that would be added to the TCID online portal.

It is unclear today when a new approval is required if an existing approved stub sill is modified or if an existing approved stub sill is repaired to a condition not previously approved.

Action Taken: 1. RSI (lead by AD McKisic) will develop strawman language for when new stub sill approval is required if an existing approved stub sill is modified or if an existing approved stub sill is repaired to a condition not previously approved. Once RSI is complete the TF will develop a proposal to the TCC for consideration.

At the October 2018 meeting, J. Schultz reported that in November 2018 TCID is migrating over to Railinc from Simms Engineering. The TCID Template effort may reside with the Railinc Tag efforts soon. The executive committee needs to decide administratively how to report from the Railinc Tag to the TCC. Do we keep this docket or open a new docket?

At the July 2018 meeting, a template for stub sill approval process is being worked on by Ken Dorsey and the EEC.

On June 20, 2018 Jon Schultz provided AAR with the following update via email: • Task force completed work that was not able to be published before the transition of the database to Railinc was initiated and task force is currently on hold until after the transition published before the transition of the database to Railinc was initiated and is currently on hold until after the transition. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 24

At the January 2018 meeting, Simms engineering recently sent TCID users an update on TCID Templates. COD

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Shultz (Chair) UTLX Mozingo Trinity Industries Batchelor National Steel Car Limited Perez Union Tank Car Company Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries Dalske American Railcar Industries Saxton Greenbrier/ Gunderson Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Johnson AllTranstek Strouse Federal Railroad Administration Moloodi National Steel Car Limited

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review and approve changes to the TCID underframe templates and provide engineering support 1 to Sims Professional Engineers with respect to TCID logic.

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DOCKET T60.17 Review of Volume Determination for Tank Cars

October 2019 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T60.17 via email:

Task Force Charge: Determine if the current M-1002 requirements for determining the volume of a tank need to be modified or expanded.

August 21-22, 2019 The AAR task force members met at the AllTranstek offices in Downers Grove, IL from August 21-22, 2019 to work on an updated draft proposal. Weekly conference calls have been organized by the API 2554 Chair, Valerie Hobson. Weekly calls will continue until the 2019 Fall Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting, to be held the week of October 14th, 2019.

Name Company Name Company Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier McKisic Trinity Industries Companies Alderson AllTranstek Aldredge Trinity Industries

Batchelor National Steel Car Hobson (API Chair) Plains All American Limited Pipeline Carlson Measurement Strategies Philley Exxon Mobil

Edgel Union Tank Car Northup American Petroleum Company Institute Sixkiller The Greenbrier Companies

At the July 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the API 2554 TF appointed a new chair that work had resumed. COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD.

At the October 2018 meeting, S. Hopper reported that unfortunately the API chair passed away and thus docket is on hold.

At the July 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that there is additional work being done by the TF. K. Warner reported that the API TF met in Houston on 5/24/2018 to outline the scope. COD

At the April 2018 meeting, S. Hopper discussed the next steps as stated in the background. COD On

March 20, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair:

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The working group met at the 2018 Spring Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards meeting in Dallas, TX to discuss ballot results and review negative comments. A meeting will be held in the April/May timeframe to continue work on the current ballot draft.

November 1, 2017 Ballot Summary Released: 145 comments, 2 negative votes API-COLM member Roy Meyer volunteered to lead the comment resolution for STD 2554.

October 13, 2017 Closing date for ballot of the proposal for API MPMS STD 2554, Standard Method for Calibration of Tank Cars.

At the January 2018 meeting, it was reported that API is moving forward with their proposal.

Action Item: Jim Rader agreed to contact Sara Hopper to see if the TCC comments were received in the API proposed standard.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company S. Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Company Jones American Petroleum Institute Alderson AllTranstek Matzo Trinity Industries Batchelor National Steel Car Limited Meyer Exxon Mobil Carlson Measurement Strategies Philley Exxon Mobil Edgel Union Tank Car Company Warner American Petroleum Institute Sixkiller The Greenbrier Companies

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Determine if the current M-1002 requirements for determining the volume of a tank need to be 1 modified or expanded.

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DOCKET T80.2.4 Welding Task Force Proposals

October 2019 update, M. Untermeyer provided an update regarding docket T80.2.4 via email. He reported that task force is considering the removal of the provision for patch plate repair from Appendix R. In view of the current requalification requirements for AAR tank cars, the task force is questioning whether patch plates should be allowed going forward. They are still in the process of gathering information from various car owners, so no proposal is ready for TCC consideration at this time. Refer to the attached documents. • Comprehensive proposed changes to Appendix R and W (Same proposals that were submitted to the TCC for consideration during the July 2019 executive session) • Current task force membership list • Task force comment form with proposals for fused and unfused backing to be added to Appendix W

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that the Appendix R proposals of this task force were being amended by the T59.2.1 TF and the combined proposal should be complete by October. The TF is considering adding flash welding criteria to appendix W.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF met the day prior. The TF is discussing the requirements for welding TC-128 after post weld heat treatment. COD

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that he will seek all final TF proposal from the Appendix W TF chair so that action can be taken by the TCC on the most current TF proposals. Goal is to try and have this reviewed and approved during the monthly TCC calls prior to the April 2019 TCC face-to-face meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Untermeyer reported that the TF met 10/16/2018 and the local post weld heat procedure requirements are being addressed. A replacement R.4 figure (placement of heating pads) is completed and will soon be proposed. The TF identified a hard stop maximum temperature of 1250F, but if LPWHT exceeds this temperature the affected area will need to be replaced by a tank insert. The TF is still working on how to determine the extent or magnitude of the affected area. The TF is also recommending AWS 3.0 Standard for terms and definitions be incorporated as a mandatory reference in Appendix W of M-1002. Regarding those materials listed in Appendix M, the TF has added verbiage to Table W.8 for procedure qualification. Not all the materials are listed in M-1002 and therefore a recommended proposal is forthcoming.

At the July 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey is working with BNSF’s Bruce Siebold on improving the organizations of Appendix W welding requirements. Discussions on the proposals remains in the executive committee.

On June 20, 2018 Mike Untermeyer provided AAR an update via attachment in an email. See attachment for update.

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At the April 2018 meeting, M. Untermeyer discussed the updates provided with the docket.

During the April 2018 executive TCC session meeting, the TCC discussed the revised proposal as provided in the main session docket. It was considered under executive session by the TCC and the following action was taken:

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to hold off on approving the Appendix W proposal for a comment CPC until the T95.7.4 TF addresses the TCC concern regarding the requirements for remote monitoring of Local Post Weld Heat Treatment (LPWHT) and the specific language for thermal damage on tank cars.

Action Item: T80.2.4 TF needs to work with the T95.7.4 TF to address the TCC concern regarding the requirements for remote monitoring of Local Post Weld Heat Treatment (LPWHT) and the specific language for thermal damage on tank cars.

On March 21, 2018 AAR receive the following update from the TF chair:

A comprehensive review of changes to Appendices R and W was presented to TCC members on February 22, 2018. Subsequent to that review, Appendices R and W were revised to address

TCC comments and concerns. Those changes were incorporated and submitted to Ken Dorsey for review and distribution to TCC members.

At the January 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey discussed that the AAR would like to setup a teleconference between the TF chair and the executive committee with the goal of going over, in detail, the current TF proposals.

Action Taken: TCC agreed to have AAR set up a teleconference between the TF chair and TCC executive members.

Action Item: AAR will set up a teleconference and discuss with the TF chair previous approved action items.

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Task Force: Name Company Name Company Untermeyer (Chair) AllTranstek J. Pasqua Salco Products D. Allbritten Salco Products R. Morgan Greenbrier V. Costanzo GATX D. Smook Midwest Railcar Gallant American Railcar Industries L. Strouse Federal Railroad Administration B. Hale American Railcar Industries J. Strong Federal Railroad Administration J. Russell Trinity Rail V. Walker Federal Railroad Administration S. Hopper GBRX A. Willaredt Midwest Railcar S. McCullough AllTranstek M. Tait AllTranstek Gronberg Watco McFarlane Midwest Railcar D. Edgel UTLX C.Meeker UTLX R. Delgatty UTLX C.Gamblin GBRX L. Welander Trinity Rail J. Lehmann Quality Testing J. Killion UTLX N. Mitchel Trinity Rail M. Forsstrom CIT

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Consider changes in Appendix W requirements

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DOCKET T87.6.1 Proposed Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for Ethanol & Crude Oil Tank Cars

October 2019 update, T. Sisto provide an update regarding docket T87.6.1 via email.

• At the July 2019 Executive TCC meeting docket T87.6.1 stands approved as written using a 75 psi STD PRD. This was based on the fact that no hard evidence or NAR data was found to indicate the 75 psi STD PRD causes more NARS. At the April 2019 General TCC meeting a shipper had questioned the use of 75 psi PRD and had concerns it increased NARS. Todd Treichel reviewed the NAR data and reported there was no trend or records collected that indicated the 75 psi PRD is causing more NARS than a 165 psi PRD. The 75 psi PRD was chosen as a safer alternative on class 3 flammable cars to maintain a lower internal tank pressure in a pool fire event.

At the July 2019 TCC meeting, it was reported that some shipper groups asked that the committee reconsider the requirement for 75 psi STD valves. The stated reason was to prevent a NAR’s. The TF chair noted that the TF had reviewed the available NAR data from the Safety Project database and that no measurable NAR issues were reported on 75 psi valves vs. 165 psi valves. He further noted that although cars equipped with either valve would discharge significant amounts of lading if the tanks were subjected to a fire event, tanks equipped with a 165 psi valve would allow internal tank pressure to increase resulting in a significantly higher release of energy when the tank finally failed. It was suggested that if there was any data to support the increased NAR risk it should be forwarded to the TCC.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF has been asked to look at NAR data for PRV’s. There is some concern that removing 165 psi valves and replacing them with 75 psi valves could lead to an increase in NAR’s from cars operating in manifest trains.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that the TF proposed language has been approved by the TCC for publishing in a CPC for comment (April 2018); but instead of releasing this CPC separately from the efforts of T87.8 it was decided this meeting to release the changes under one CPC for both this docket and T87.8 since it effects the same Chapter 2 requirements. Due to the urgency of getting the AAR standard updated to reflect current federal regulations, the goal is to have this proposal complete no later than the October 2019 TCC meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, AAR reported the need to publish a CPC for comment based on the action taken during the April 2018 executive session meeting.

At the July 2018 meeting, AAR reported the need to publish a CPC for comment based on the action taken during the April 2018 executive session meeting.

At the April 2018 meeting, T. Sisto provided the summary report to the TCC in February 2018. The TF proposal is ready for action by the TCC under executive docket.

During the April 2018 executive session meeting, the TCC discussed the revised proposal as provided in October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 31

the main session docket. It was considered under executive session by the TCC and the following action was taken:

Action Taken: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the propose rule update as edited below and for AAR to issue a CPC for comment. Edits made since previous approved language is identified in underline for add and strikethrough for remove. All other text including the italicized strikethrough was already approved to remove at the January 2018 meeting.

Action Item: AAR to issue a CPC for comment on the approved proposed text below for Chapter 2 of M-1002.

❖ Staff Note: See T87.8 Action Item 2 from January 2018. AAR staff might want to include within this same CPC for comment the cleanup as agreed by the TCC under docket T87.8 to reflect the final rulemaking HM-251 and final rulemaking HM-251C. Federal regulations have been implemented and paragraph 2.7 has been overcome by these final federal rulemakings.

Proposed rule updates: 2.7.3 Pressure Relief Devices for DOT111 Class cars in flammable liquid service Class 111 tank cars used to transport packing Group I and II material with the proper shipping names "petroleum crude oil," "alcohols, n.o.s.," and "ethanol and gasoline mixture" must be equipped with reclosing pressure relief devices. Upon approval of Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration (PHMSA), non-reclosing device can be used where the applicant demonstrates that a non-reclosing device is required and affords an equivalent level of safety.

2.7.3.1 Pressure Relief Devices for DOT117 Class cars in flammable liquid service DOT117 class tank cars in Class 3 Flammable Liquid service ordered date converted or constructed ordered date built new after July 1, 2018 January 1, 2019 must be equipped with a reclosing pressure relief device having a nominal start-to-discharge (STD) of 75 psig. with a reclosing pressure relief device sized in accordance with M-1002 Appendix A and must meet the thermal protection requirements of 49 CFR 179.18(b). The following exception for conversion to DOT117R, is when a DOT111 tank car is equipped with only fiberglass as a thermal protection system it must have a design intended to hold the fiberglass securely in place to prevent sagging and resists voids. Otherwise, the pressure relief device is limited to 75 psig start- to- discharge (STD). At the January 2018 meeting, the TCC discussed the TF proposal.

Action Taken 1: TCC request that the TF chair provide an executive summary of the technical results of the AFFTAC runs to the TCC members ASAP.

Action Taken 2: TCC made edits to the TF proposal as shown below. Motion made, seconded, and passed to introduce the revised executive committee proposal during the April 2018 TCC meeting and then move to the executive committee for disposition.

Proposed rule updates: 2.7.3 Pressure Relief Devices for DOT111 Class cars in flammable liquid service

Class 111 tank cars used to transport packing Group I and II material with the proper shipping names "petroleum crude oil," "alcohols, n.o.s.," and "ethanol and gasoline mixture" must be equipped with October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 32

reclosing pressure relief devices. Upon approval of Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration (PHMSA), non-reclosing device can be used where the applicant demonstrates that a non-reclosing device is required and affords an equivalent level of safety.

2.7.3.1 Pressure Relief Devices for DOT117 Class cars in flammable liquid service

DOT117 class tank cars in Class 3 Flammable Liquid service converted or constructed after July 1, 2018 must be equipped with a reclosing pressure relief device having a nominal start-to- discharge (STD) of 75 psig. with a reclosing pressure relief device sized in accordance with M- 1002 Appendix A and must meet the thermal protection requirements of 49 CFR 179.18(b). The following exception for conversion to DOT117R, is when a DOT111 tank car is equipped with only fiberglass as a thermal protection system it must have a design intended to hold the fiberglass securely in place to prevent sagging and resists voids. Otherwise, the pressure relief device is limited to 75 psig start- to- discharge (STD).

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Sisto (Chair) GATX Rail Corporation Ippolito Canadian National Railway Bolds Bolds & Associates Nunez Kelso Technologies Association of American Dorsey Perez Union Tank Car Company Railroads Gambow Kelso Technologies Rader Watco Companies Heidkamp GATX Rail Corporation Reckker American Railcar Industries Herbel Trinity Industries Strouse Federal Railroad Administration Johnson McKenzie Valve Treichel RSI-AAR Loman AllTranstek Welch SMBC Rail Services Machenburg CSX Transportation Woodall AllTranstek McKisic Trinity Industries

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Proposed pressure relief valve Requirements for Ethanol and Crude Oil Tank Cars

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DOCKET T87.8 Develop Standards for Flammable Liquid Tank Cars (DOT-117)

At the July 2019 meeting, this docket was COD. • E. Apland was added as a task force member.

At the April 2017 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that the requirements in M-1002 under both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 must be reviewed and revised to address tank cars produced prior to HM-251 and after HM-251. Included in this is a comprehensive review of federal regulations to make sure there is not a conflict in AAR standards.

Action Taken: a motion was made, seconded, and passed the following TF charge.

TF Charge: Perform a gap analysis and make a recommendation for standards in M-1002 Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 for non-pressure tank cars in flammable liquid service and other commodities in packing group 1 & 2.

TF Members: (TBD) Transport Canada, AD McKisic, Joe Perez, Rob Benedict, Scott Murray, Kelly Davis, Alice Koethe, Anthony Ippolito, Andy Ash, Paul Williams, Ryan Clark, Tony Sisto

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that the language under 2.7 of Chapter 2 of M- 1002 related to DOT-117 specification needs to be updated based on the July 2018 TCC meeting action item and the recent DOT interpretation reference number 18-0036 dated 9/18/2018.

At the July 2018 meeting, after discussions the following action item was agreed upon by the TCC.

Action Item: Ken Dorsey will develop updated language under paragraph 2.7 of Chapter 2 of M-1002 related DOT-117 specification which will encompass all related regulation language from Transport Canada, US DOT, and TCC actions.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR staff still working on Action Item 1 and 2 from the January 2018 TCC meeting.

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR needs to perform action item 1 and 2 as stated in the minutes from the July 2017 meeting. B. Fronczak presented the current fleet make up of DOT-111 and DOT-117 tank cars shipping petroleum crude oil, ethanol, and all other flammable liquids. Two action items:

Action Item 1: AAR will need to create a website to host this presentation and other TCC meeting material and public publications.

Action Item 2: A motion made, seconded, and passed to have AAR staff update Chapter 2 paragraph 2.7 to reflect the final rulemaking HM-251 and final rulemaking HM-251C. Federal regulations have been implemented and paragraph 2.7 has been overcome by these final rulemakings.

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At the October 2017 meeting, AAR needs to perform action item 1 and 2 as stated in the minutes from the July 2017 meeting. Here are the two action items.

Action Item 1: AAR will need to create a website to host this presentation and other TCC meeting material and public publications.

At the July 2017 meeting, B. Fronczak presented the current fleet make up of DOT-111 and DOT-117 tank cars shipping petroleum crude oil, ethanol, and all other flammable liquids. Tank Car Committee would like this information posted on the AAR website for public viewing.

Action Item 1: AAR will need to create a website to host this presentation and other TCC meeting material and public publications.

At the April 2017 meeting, B. Fronczak presented the current fleet make up of DOT-111 and DOT-117 tank cars shipping petroleum crude oil, ethanol, and all other flammable liquids. Tank Car Committee would like this information posted on the AAR website for public viewing.

Action Item: AAR will need to create a website to host this presentation and other TCC meeting material and public publications.

At the January 2017 meeting, K. Dorsey reported the need to define legacy jacketed cars without thermal blankets. There is an FRA interpretation that indicates that it does not require a thermal blanket if it can withstand a 100-minute pool fire. TC currently doesn’t have a specified approval process. TC relies on the delegated approval process of tank car design of the AAR. FRA wanted to make it clear that they don’t have a parse approval granting process, they have a list of products that have passed the prescribed test in 49 CFR. This is the only open topic on this docket remaining.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey TBD Transport Canada Railroads McKisic Trinity Industries Perez Union Tank Car Company Benedict Murray Exxon Mobil Association of American Davis Renewable Fuels Koethe Railroads Ippolito CN Ash RAC Williams NS Clark KCS Sisto GATX Apland Marble Rock Company

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TF Charge: Number TF Charge Perform a gap analysis and make a recommendation for standards in M-1002 Chapter 1 1 and Chapter 2 for non-pressure tank cars in flammable liquid service and other commodities in packing group 1 & 2.

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DOCKET T87.9 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that the non -normalized tanks had become prohibited in interchange beginning July 1, 2019. The only issue reported was a group of tanks manufactured from stainless steel that were showing as non-normalized in Umler. The equipment tracking systems appear to have been updated as no new reports of stopped cars have occurred.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF noted that on July 1, 2019 non-normalized cars transporting TIH would be prohibited in interchange. The Canadian regulations will prohibit those same cars in July of 2021. The TF is concerned that a number of these cars are still in service. Some mechanism for verifying that cars built before 1989 are constructed of normalized steel. It is noted that there were some cars built of normalized steel before 1989 but it was not a common practice.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that DOT is developing an NPRM on the specification change from an “I” car to what is believed to be an “M” car designation.

B. Siebold stated that the T5.31 TF is working on the TIH matrix as the next priority, however there will be challenges on developing that matrix from special permit variations and lack of a final tank specification marking for HM-246 compliant cars.

New TF Charge: Develop a recommendation to DOT and TC to facilitate the transition to the new TIH specification and transition plan. (See below TF Charge 2)

TF Members: Anthony Ippolito (Chair), AD McKisic, Paul Williams, Kevin Flahive, Joe Perez, Jeff Sloane, Justin Louchhiem

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that AAR issued CPC-1336 on July 27, 2018 which updates CPC-1325 and changes the implementation date of new Chapter 2 paragraph 2.8.1 from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027.

Outstanding Action Item:

1. K. Dorsey to send request to FRA for new delimiter (DOT105”?”500W) on HM-246 compliant cars.

At the July 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey and B. Fronczak reported on the AAR’s plans to issue an update to CPC-1325 changing the implementation date of paragraph 2.8.1 from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027. There were no objections to the revision to the TIH Tank Car Transition Plan.

Action Item: 1. AAR to publish updated version of CPC-1325 to reflect the above. 2. K. Dorsey to send request to FRA for new delimiter (DOT105”?”500W) on HM-246 compliant cars.

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At the April 2018 meeting, B. Fronczak reported the following:

• April 18, 2018 – R. Fronczak reported on the efforts between AAR, ACC, CI, and TFI at the CEO level to agree on a phase out schedule for non-HM-246 compliant TIH tank cars at the request of DOT. The agreement was to have all non-HM-246 compliant tank cars phased out of the fleet by December 31, 2027. The agreement includes a provision for the associations to update the existing petition for rulemaking to the new date and amend CPC-1325 to incorporate the new date. It does not affect the phase out schedule in CPC-1325 for non-normalized TIH tank cars. Bob to provide the exact language when signed.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey Flahive Koch Railroads McKisic Trinity Williams NS Perez UTC Slone ACC Louchhiem TFI Koethe AAR Ippolito (Chair) CN

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan

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DOCKET T88.1-93 Evaluation and Use of Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF is looking at including new techniques to evaluate weld quality. The committee asked that information including sensitivity and reliability of any new techniques being proposed for inclusion.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF met the day prior. Making progress. It is planned to have a proposal by the July 2019 meeting.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that he will seek all final TF proposal from the Appendix T task force chair so that action can be taken by the TCC on the most current proposals. Goal is to try and have this reviewed and approved during the monthly TCC calls prior to the April 2019 TCC face-to-face meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, D. Ronzani reported on the draft proposal provided by TF on 10/16/2018. Proposal to be considered by the executive TCC in January 2019.

At the July 2018 meeting, AAR reported on the following:

Action Item: The TF proposal shall address all previous matters including resolution on the terms of employer, company, written practice, and the facility responsibility to comply with Appendix T.

On July 6, 2018 M. Forister discussed with TF chair D. Ronzani the expectations of the TCC regarding facility requirements to comply with Appendix T. D. Ronzani agreed to have the TF provide a proposal by the October 2018 TCC meeting. The proposal shall address all previous matters including resolution on the terms of employer, company, written practice, and the facility responsibility to comply with Appendix T.

At the April 2018 meeting, D. Ronzani reported that the edits from the TCC had been made and provided to the TCC.

The terms/definitions of “Company” and “written practice” is being addressed by the TF. TF chair D. Ronzani stated after talking this over with the TF that it is industries understanding it is the facilities responsibility over the NDT written practice and the TF will submit edits to the proposal to edit these terms to state that the facility is responsible for the NDT written practice.

Action Item: TF to submit a revised proposal that addresses the terms/definitions of company and written practice in Chapter 1 of M-1002 as it relates Appendix T and the certified tank car facility responsible for the NDT written practice.

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During the April 2018 executive session meeting, the TCC discussed the T88.1-93 TF proposal on Appendix T of M-1002. It was considered under executive session by the TCC and the following action was taken:

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to have the Appendix T TF address the definitions of company and written practice in Chapter 1 of M-1002 as it relates Appendix T and the certified tank car facility. Once this is complete and provided within the existing framework of the Appendix T proposal the TCC will reconsider.

Action Item: T881.-93 TF needs to review and revise the definitions of company and written practice in Chapter 1 of M-1002 as it relates Appendix T and the certified tank car facility. TF is expected to revise the proposal with the recommended changes to the definitions in Chapter 1 for company and written practice.

On March 21, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair:

Updated TF list and updated revised TF proposal (see attachment provided with the meeting material)

Action Taken: TCC agreed to have AAR set up a teleconference between the TF chair and TCC executive members.

Action Item: AAR will set up a teleconference.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Ronzani (Chair) AllTranstek Morgan GBW Railcar Services Alderson AllTranstek Pasqua Salco Products Allbritten Salco Products Richards Midwest Railcar Repair Cole American Railcar Industries Riggs Union Tank Car Company Churchwell ARI Smith American Railcar Industries Dinell AllTranstek Smith Transco Edgel Union Tank Car Company Strouse Federal Railroad Administration Gamblin Greenbrier Management Services Tait AllTranstek Hopper Greenbrier Management Services Trevett GBW Railcar Services Huber Union Tank Car Company Walker Federal Railroad Administration Johnson GATX Corporation Walters NDT LIII Lehmann Quality Testing Services, Inc Welander Trinity Rail McCullough AllTranstek Woloszyk Salco Products Meeker Union Tank Car Company

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TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Address NDT issues for all methods, excluding AE. Establish a best practice to determine the Probability of Detection (POD) (this would result in a 2 recommended practice) [Charge added to TF at the July 2017 TCC meeting]

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DOCKET T90.39 Rupture Disc Tolerance Requirements

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that AD. McKisic and K. Dorsey are working with TC to allow ASME tolerance bands. The remaining task is to develop petitions for DOT and TC proposing changes to regulatory requirements for rupture disks.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF chair reported that he would be seeking a petition for rulemaking to allow different tolerances for rupture disks than allowed in the regulations. There remain 3 tasks to adopt the ASME tolerance standard as the AAR rupture disk standard.

At the January 2019 meeting, AD McKisic discussed the four recommendations via the PowerPoint presentation discussed during the October 2018 TCC meeting. Recommendation 4 was removed for consideration by the TCC per request form TF chair because data is needed back from the valve manufacturers.

Recommendation 1 • The Tank Car Committee should adopt rupture disc tolerances of ±5% as specified in ASME Section VIII, Division 1 (UG 127(a)(1)). • M-1002 Appendix A should be modified to the following: ▪ 4.2.2 The permissible tolerance for the burst pressure of a rupture disc must be ±5%. ▪ Update Table A.3 to reflect new values

Recommendation 2 • The Tank Car Committee should petition the Department of Transportation to adopt the ASME tolerances and modify 49 CFR Part §179.15(f)(4) to the following: ▪ The non-reclosing pressure relief device must be closed with a rupture disc that is compatible with the lading and manufactured in accordance with Appendix A of the AAR Specifications for Tank Cars. The tolerance for a rupture disc is ±5 percent of the burst pressure marked on the disc

Recommendation 3 Petition TC to incorporate CGSB standard 43.147 • The Tank Car Committee should petition the Transport Canada to adopt the ASME tolerances and modify TP14877E-2018 paragraph 8.2.6.7 to the following: ▪ A rupture disc must: o d. have an actual burst pressure within ±5% of the burst pressure marked on the disc Action Taken: a motion made, seconded, and passed to have K Dorsey, AD Mckisic, and A. Koethe to develop petitions to DOT and TC on recommendation 2 and 3. Then the changes will be made to M- 1002 Appendix A 4.2.2 if adopted by both TC and DOT and published via CPC.

At the October 2018 meeting, AD McKisic provided a PowerPoint presentation on current TF efforts which included four TF recommendations to be considered by the TCC executive committee. TF proposal was provided only a few days before the TCC meeting.

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Action Taken: A motion made, seconded, and passed to move the four TF recommendations to the TCC executive committee for consideration.

AAR staffed asked if the TF considered the railroad transportation environment in the proposal since ASME criteria is typically standards for stationary tanks. TF chair stated it was reviewed.

FRA asked if the data represented by the charts in the presentation had any failure data to prove the charts were accurate, the response was no by the TF chair, the charts are just there for visual purposes.

At the July 2018 meeting, AD McKisic reported that the TF has not met yet, however will soon with the focus on drafting language prior to the October 2018 TCC meeting.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the action from the January 2018 meeting. Rupture disc combo valves will be included in the second TF charge.

TF member additions: Brian Ricketts (Alltranstek), Tom Richardson (Marsh Rail Car Services, Inc., Kaleb Hoyt (Salco Products), Khiem Hoang (Midland)

On March 28, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair.

At the January 2018 meeting, the TCC agreed to add a new TF charge to draft new language for rupture disc tolerance requirements considering the existing federal regulations, AAR standards, and ASME standards. TF participation will be solicited during the April TCC meetings.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company McKisic (Chair) Trinity Hoang Midland Ricketts AllTranstek Richardson Marsh Rail Car Services Hoyt Salco Products

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Perform a gap analysis on the tolerance of rupture disc requirement of AAR M-1002 and ASME

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DOCKET T91.2.4 Review Core Elements of Appendix B

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated this will be presented in another town hall format at the October 2019 meeting. It is anticipated that the new release of M-1003 will be published and will be part of the presentation in October.

❖ Staff note: It is proposed that a second town hall meeting be held at the October 2019 meeting. The town hall is proposed to include Appendix B issues, the online facility application system and the new release of M-1003.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that this docket would be covered in detail at the town hall meeting.

At the January 2019 meeting, discussed under executive session.

At the October 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the revised Appendix B, associated Chapter 1 and AAR Appendix B response summary document was provided to industry with the meeting material online. TCC will consider next action during the executive session.

At the July 2018 meeting, discussed under executive session.

At the April 2018 meeting, M. Forister (AAR) on behalf of the TF Chair Kirk Warner and the TF members provided the industry with a presentation on the T91.2.4 TF approved proposal of Appendix B of M-1002 and associated Chapter 1 definition proposals. Here is the highlights of the presentation: • Recognition of TF members • Recognition of the TF 2-year and 9-month effort • Recognition of the TF charge • Reminded industry of the T91.2.2 Tank Car Facility Application System and T91.2.3 Tank Car Facility that Perform Lining and Coatings TF work that was brought within T91.2.4. • Summary of M-1002 Appendix B\ • Full Transparency of the AAR Tank Car Facility Certification Process. • Clarity on the AAR Tank Car Facility Certification Requirements. • Alignment of AAR M-1002 and M-1003 program requirements. • One online AAR facility certification system. • One audit report requirements. • Overview of M-1002 Appendix B • Scope, Objective, Definitions and Context Meaning. • M-1003 QA Requirements. • M-1002 Technical Approval Requirements (i.e. certification elements, publications, personnel qualifications, subcontracting, mobile operations, demonstration capability). • Administrative provisions (i.e. AAR M-1003 online application system, reference M- 1003 for administrative procedures (i.e. responses to audit findings, request for

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reconsideration, denial or withdrawal of certification, and appeal) , 3-year certification cycle, change in ownership, adding certification elements, withdrawing certification elements, and live certification registry). • Summary of Chapter 1 Definitions

❖ AAR Staff also provided the following Benefits presentation during the meeting:

Benefits of the T91.2.4 TF Approved Proposal Structure and Effect • Chapter 1 Definition proposal is the foundation to the benefits. • The benefits below are either directly or indirectly applicable to all of industry (domino effect)

Benefits: Chapter 1 Definitions: • Provides the foundation for which the requirements in Appendix B apply. • Provides clarity and intent

Appendix B • Alignment with AAR MSRP Section J (M-1003) resulting in: • One audit schedule, instead of two • One comprehensive audit, instead of two • One single audit report, instead of two • One expiration date of certification, instead of two • One administrative process, instead of two • Clarifies the minimum demonstration capability to be performed by each facility to obtain and maintain certification. • Clarifies how the demonstrations directly coincide with the M-1003 Chapter 2 Quality Assurance Program Requirements. • Allows for certification to comply with existing rules and regulations

Integration of M-1002 Appendix B into Existing M-1003 Online AAR System • One system for facilities, auditors, and committee members to use related to the process • One AAR system for Managing AAR Facility Certification Programs • Elimination of recertification applications • One application process, instead of two • One ballot process for the TCC and QAC, instead of two • One system with a communication tool between TCC, QAC, and Auditor on report balloting • One system with a communication tool between auditor and facility on handling audit finding reports • One system with a communication tool to display a “live registry” of certified tank car facilities. Eliminates the need for CPC’s listing approved facilities • One system for auditors to integrate mobile application software, retrieval of previous audit reports, schedule audits, issue fee letters, upload audit report, communicate with TCC/QAC on ballots, manage AAFR’s, creates transaction log of events, and receive notifications. • Improvement in AAR’s ability to communicate internally and externally to industry. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 45

• Each facility will have a status indicator for the certification process, this doesn’t exist today. • One system for handling change request (adding certification elements, change ownership or location, withdrawing certification elements)

The following period illustrates how each layer of the T91.2.4 effort can lead to a successful AAR facility certification program.

Industry representatives provided feedback to the proposal during the meeting.

Action Item: The Tank Car Committee to consider the approved T91.2.4 approved TF proposal during tomorrow’s TCC executive meeting for publishing a CPC for comment.

At the January 2018 meeting, the TF proposal, once AAR’s law department completes their review, is expected to be released four weeks prior to April 2018 TCC meeting. Task Force: Name Company Name Company Warner (Chair) American Petroleum Institute McKinley GATX Rail Corporation Bui GATX Rail Corporation Morgan GBW Railcar Services DeLafosse Salco Riggs Union Tank Car Company RG Ashton AAR Bureau of Explosives Siebold BNSF Railway Company Association of American Forister Standish Rescar Companies Railroads Keltz Federal Railroad Administration Dudar AllTranstech Lawler Trinity Industries

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TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Review Core Elements of Appendix B

2 Consider Adding Activity Code to Appendix B for Stub Sill Inspections

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DOCKET T92.18 Review Stencil Placement Requirements for Tank Cars

October 2019 update, J. Rader provided an update regarding docket T92.18 via email: • Task force met on September 11th, 2019 to discuss the new charge with respect to amending the proposal to include the marking requirements for the Class 113 tank car. • Addition to the task force: Scott Nason, Chart Industries, Tyler Chambers, Greenbrier • Scott Nason will provide “Qualification Stencil” drawings for Class 113 tank car for inclusion into Appendix C of the Specifications for Tank Cars. See for example Appendix C, Figure C7, C8 and C9. T. Chambers will update the current AutoCAD drawings in the proposal to reflect the current federal marking requirements based on Scott’s work. • Task force will also recommend adding several new paragraphs to Appendix C to reflect the federal marking requirements for the Class 113 tank car. (e.g. “Do not Hump or Cut Off While in Motion”, and the date on which the rupture disc was last replaced and the initials of the person making the replacement on the outer jacket). • Status report will be presented at the October TCC 2019 meeting in Addison, TX.

At the July 2019 meeting, COD

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that work was ongoing for inclusion of a stencil that was applicable to DOT/TC 113 cars. COD

At the January 2019 meeting, COD

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported on the following from the July 2018 TCC meeting:

Outstanding Action Items: • J. Rader agreed to work with M. Forister on the drawing for Appendix C to including the reflective material location proposed by the EEC. • AAR will develop language on the requirements of arrangement based on the configuration and no mixing the configurations. This will include an implementation date. • R. Keltz and M. Forister to work on the cryogenic tank car qualification stencil requirements in Appendix C. (this was action agreed to under the TCC executive session).

At the July 2018 meeting, the following was agreed to by the TCC: Action Items: • J. Rader agreed to work with M. Forister on the drawing for Appendix C to including the reflective material location proposed by the EEC. • AAR will develop language on the requirements of arrangement based on the configuration and no mixing the configurations. This will include an implementation date. • R. Keltz and M. Forister to work on the cryogenic tank car qualification stencil requirements in Appendix C. (this was action agreed to under the TCC executive session)

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forthcoming.

At the January 2018 meeting, comment CPC needs to be issued by AAR. At the October 2017 meeting, comment CPC needs to be issued by AAR.

At the July 2017 meeting, AAR plans to issue a comment CPC by the October 2017 TCC meeting. AAR will make sure to work with J. Rader on the most current drawings to include in the AAR CPC. AAR needs to ensure that Appendix E paragraph 9.1.2.8 references Appendix C on bottom outlet stencil requirement.

Marking of Tank Cars – FRA considers the qualification and DOT specification mark to be performed by an AAR certified facility. However, AAR does not have an activity code specifically for marking the qualification and DOT specification on tank cars. T91.2.4 task force to consider specification language in rewrite of Appendix B as appropriate.

Action Item: AAR to issue a CPC for comment, prior to October 2017 TCC meeting.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Rader (Chair) Greenbrier Management Services Ronzani AllTranstek Martin DuPont Sech Wells Fargo Rail Morgan GBW Railcar Services Thomas Greenbrier/Gunderson Richardson U.S Clay Producers Traffic Association

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review the stencil placement and height from top of rail with respect to the call-out letters Y, Z, 1 N, O and P in Fig. C.2 of the AAR MSRP Specifications for Tank Cars, Appendix C.

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DOCKET T92.19 Review Appendix C for Compliance with Federal Regulation

At the July 2019 meetings, COD

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that work is ongoing, and DOT and AAR need to complete work on the stenciling requirements for DOT 113 and DOT 115 cars.

At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported this docket is currently COD. The TF concept is to keep AAR car requirements and perform gap analysis with regs such that AAR requirements for DOT tank cars is a simple supplement to the regulations. B. Siebold expressed concern that this docket continues to be stagnant and that industry is now 6+ years beyond HM- 216B. BNSF would like to see the TF prioritize this for 2019.

Action Item: AAR staff to reach out to TF chair on reactivation of this effort.

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported on this new docket and summarized the following items from the July 2018 TCC meeting:

At the July 2018 TCC executive session meeting the TCC took the following actions:

• During a recent AAR audit the following intent of paragraph 2.3.3.2.6 of Appendix C of M-1002 was questioned. It was brought to AAR’s attention by the BOE auditor and AAR staff notified Ken Dorsey and TCC Chair Andy Ash. It was decided it should be discussed here.

Here is the background:

2.3.3.2.6 Valves and fittings may be replaced in kind on tank cars without changing the qualification dates marked on the tank when performed by a certified facility. The facility replacing the valve or fitting shall maintain records of the valve or fitting replacement throughout the qualification interval.

AAR recently had an auditor audit a facility under C6 initial certification. Found the facility replacing all service equipment on a Chlorine car on year 5 yet the qualification stencil on the side of the car was set for 10 years. The facility responded to the auditor and said they are allowed to due this per 2.3.3.2.6 of Appendix C. This appears to be a gap in our standard because per federal regulation under 49 CFR 180.509(K) the tank car owner is responsible for determining service equipment inspection and test frequency for qualification based on the design level of reliability and safety of the equipment are met. The facility told the auditor that the reason why they are switching them out is because it is the safe thing to do, but when asked by the AAR auditor if they are following car owner instructions the facility responded that they could not find the authorization from the car owner as required by 49 CFR 180.513(b). It is AAR’s understanding that they have been doing this for the past 5 years following 2.3.3.2.6. This AAR paragraph is in conflict with the federal regulations for qualification of service equipment since the facility is removing all valves and ordering new valves to replace on the car every five years.

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Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed to open a docket on Appendix C for service equipment qualification, lining/coating qualification, and DOT113 stenciling requirements with the focus on performing a gap analysis between federal regulations and AAR standard and if necessary, propose changes to M-1002.

Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session)

NEW DOCKET

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting.

AAR M. Forister will provide the background and intent behind opening this new docket At the July 2018 TCC executive session meeting the TCC took the following actions: During a recent AAR audit the following intent of paragraph 2.3.3.2.6 of Appendix C of M-1002 was questioned. It was brought to AAR’s attention by the BOE auditor and AAR staff notified Ken Dorsey and TCC Chair Andy Ash. It was decided it should be discussed here.

Here is the background:

Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed to open a docket on Appendix C on service equipment qualification, lining/coating qualification, and DOT113 stenciling requirements with the focus on performing a gap analysis between federal regulations and AAR standard and if necessary propose changes to M-1002.

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Task Force: Name Company Name Company Forister Association of American

(Discussant) Railroads

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review A Review Appendix C on service equipment qualification, lining/coating qualification, 1 and DOT113 stenciling requirements with the focus on performing a gap analysis between federal regulations and AAR standard and if necessary, propose changes to M-1002.

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DOCKET T93.20 Review Appendix D for Compliance with Current 49 CFR Part 180 Inspection Requirements

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that L. Loman and M. Forister are in the process of reviewing appendix D. Attempts to remove federal regulations from Appendix D and align qualifications requirements on AAR and DOT tank cars will be proposed.

The following T93.20 Historical Summary (7/10/19)

The original task force charge was based on a request to add a flow chart for valve and fitting qualification process for valves not integral to the tank. A previous task force rewrote App D • 3.2 and created two flow charts. One of these was accidentally not added to Appendix D upon final publication.

Instead of adding the flow chart and reviewing for any other missing information, some of the task force members wanted to revisit the topic of having to rebuild valves and fittings at the time of qualification. Tom Phemister of FRA was consulted and advised that the subject was not open for discussion. All valves and fittings must be rebuilt (or replaced) at time of qualification.

Afterwards, the TF was asked to review section 4.0 and 5.0 • 4.2 Tank Hydrotest – the TF decided it would be best to have the Appendix T TF review hydrotesting. It was approved to move this section review to Appendix T.

Questions: 1. Does Appendix D need to keep a reference indicating when a hydrotest is required? 2. Appendix T provide the method requirements for hydrotesting? • 4.3 PRV Testing – Is this still needed, or should it now require the tank car facility to use the equipment owner’s procedures? (like App D 3.2.1.1) • 4.4 Interior Heater Coil Hydtrotest – do the same questions from 4.2 above apply? • 4.5 Test Gauges – no comments from the TF. Does this stay here? IF so, some STD pressures need to be added. Should it be reviewed by Appendix T TF?

Currently, note e/ exists mentioning “digital or dial gauges of greater range may be used …” Does this need to be reviewed or better, yet information added about the digital gauge requirements. If so, this should probably be reviewed by Appendix T TF. • 5.0 Certificate of Test Form

Does anyone use these instructions or the form anymore? They were created before the concept of qualification and when tank car facilities were required to make sure that tank cars were inspected and tested per the federal regulations and industry standards. Car owners are now required to have procedures/instructions and forms with much greater detail.

If desired, keep the form as a reference incase a car / equipment owner chooses to use it.

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Final addition to TF Charge – Review 2.0 per the requirements of regulatory updates per HM-216B.

M. Forister and L. Lowman the previous work to try and create a strawman to present to the TF. It was concluded that the strawman would need to be rewritten match the federal reg’s, or Most of 2.1 could be removed and a statement add that AAR tank cars must follow 49 CFR Part 180 and TP14877.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that work had been stopped pending other activities but would resume.

Action Item: AAR staff to reach out to TF chair on reactivation of this effort.

At the October 2018 meeting, L. Loman is looking at TF charge in the past versus the current TF charge. AAR and L. Loman will review the TF charges and continue to develop the TF strawman.

At the July 2018 meeting, TCC agreed to M. Forister and L. Loman to continue to work on the strawman.

At the April 2018 meeting, Matt Forister and Larry Loman to continue to work on the Strawman (not to be delayed by Docket T79.37 efforts) focused around the TF charge and then present the strawman to the TF for review.

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR asked if the TCC wanted to temporarily suspend this TF work pending the efforts of docket T79.37 or move forward with the current TF charge.

Action Taken: a motion was made, seconded, and passed to have Matt Forister and Larry Loman to continue to work on the Strawman (not to be delayed by Docket T79.37 efforts) focused around the TF charge and then present the strawman to the TF for review.

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Task Force: Name Company Name Company Loman (Chair) AllTranstek Paniewicz Midland Manufacturing U.S Clay Producers Traffic Alexy Federal Railroad Administration Richardson Association Borowski Salco Products Ronzani AllTranstek Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Schultz Union Tank Car Company Association of American Forister Standish Rescar Companies Railroads Herbel Trinity Industries Verhey Trinity Industries Humphrey McKenzie Valve & Machining Warner American Petroleum Institute Jachim Rescar Companies Welch SMBC Rail Services Muller American Railcar Industries

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 To re-write Appendix D to reflect final rulemaking HM-216B which changed 49 CFR Part 180

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DOCKET T94.31 Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design – Covers for Non- Pressure Cars

At the July 2019 meeting, DOT discussed testing on different types of manway covers. The preliminary results of the testing should be available for the October 2019 TCC meeting.

At the April 2019 meeting, the need to determine the relative performance of manway types. It is noted that there may be a significant reliability difference between cast and fabricated manway covers. At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that a modification is need to the charge. (SEE DOCKET T95.28)

Action Taken: Motion made, seconded, and passed to change the docket charge and title of the docket. Combine with T95.28.

Docket Title Change: Old: Consider Removal of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt Hinged and Bolted Manway Assembly New: Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design – Covers for Nonpressure Cars

TF Charge: 1. Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design—Covers for Nonpressure Cars requirements.

TF Members: Joe Caccamo, Joe McCann, Elliot Apland, Exxon Mobil, Tony Sisto, Anthony Ippolito, ARI TBD, UTC TBD, Ken Dorsey

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on this new docket. TCC will be reviewing the TF charges at the executive session.

At the July 2018 meeting under main session docket T95.28 the TCC took the following action:

Discussions were held again on the possibility of removing the allowance of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt hinged manway cover.

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to open a new docket under main session on the possibility to remove the allowance of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt hinged and bolted manway assembly.

Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session)

K. Dorsey will lead the discussions on this docket.

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting.

At the July 2018 meeting under main session docket T95.28 the TCC took the following action: Discussions were held again on the possibility of removing the allowance of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt hinged manway cover.

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Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to open a new docket under main session on the possibility to remove the allowance of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt hinged and bolted manway assembly.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey Apland API Railroads Caccamo ConRail TBD Exxon Mobil Sisto GATX Ippolito CN ARI TBD UTC TBD J. McCann N. Elhart Garlock Seal C. Blanton The Andersons A.Hall Chu Dow M. Nunex Kelso C. Reckker ARI H. Schneider Gaskoa

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers for Non-pressure Car requirements

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DOCKET T95.26.1 Review Appendix M Material for Tank Car Tanks

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF Chair has proposed exploring the use of foamed steel in the construction of tank cars. The committee agreed that the TF can proceed with the investigation.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was noted that this docket was opened to review the allowable materials used to construct tank car tanks as allowed by appendix M. As the definition of tank car tank has been changed to included nozzle material the types of materials allowed for nozzles need to be included.

This is a new docket opened for the April 2019 meeting to review the materials listed in Appendix M for tank car tanks. This is to include the materials allowed for nozzles and to consider inclusion of allowable materials for tank car jackets.

Action Taken: TCC agreed under docket T95.26 to open a new docket for Appendix M to review tank car plate material this will include this TF charges 1, 2, and 4. A new docket will be opened on Appendix M for TF charge 3.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company AD McKisic Trinity M. Nunez Kelso R. Hurley Occidental Chemical K. Dorsey AAR

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Clarification needed on Table M.10 Approved materials for tanks fabricated by welding regarding 1 P-valve 2 Evaluate the need for a table for listing approved material for tank car jackets Perform a gap analysis between HMR and AAR M-1002. Appendix M regarding nozzles since 3 nozzles are considered part of the tank car tank.

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DOCKET T95.26.2 Review Appendix M Service Equipment Materials

At the July 2019 meeting, the committee was updated on the separation of the tasks for the two TF’s. COD

❖ Staff note: The requirements for washers in M4.2.3 and M4.3.5 need to be consolidated and reviewed for possible inclusion of differing specifications as allowable for use.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was noted that this docket was opened to review the materials allowed in appendix M for service equipment.

New docket opened for the April 2019 meeting to review materials included for service equipment.

Action Taken: TCC agreed under docket T 95.26 to open a new docket for Appendix M to review tank car plate material this will include this TF charges 1, 2, and 4. A new docket will be opened on Appendix M for TF charge 3.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Loman (Chair) AllTranstek

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Evaluate the materials approved for service equipment

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DOCKET T100.9.3 Retention Interval of Radiographic Film

At the July 2019 meeting, the committee agreed to have the TF review the requirements of Chapter 1, table 1.20 to determine if it should reflect the same retention periods proposed for of table 1.19.

At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that there had only been one comment to the CPC. The comment requested that the changes in table 19 should be reflected in table 20. It was noted that it would only make sense the retention requirement for UT would be the same as radiography. The retention interval for local post weld heat treat records was discussed. The docket will be considered by the TCC.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported the TCC executive session review.

AAR TCC cannot accept a proposal that conflicts with a federal regulation. The Canadian TDG requires that inspection results be retained for the interval of qualification. Thus, the direction taken below by the TCC is consistent with the federal regulations that the retention interval of radiographic film is retained by the car owner for the full qualification period and the next qualification inspection is completed.

Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed to reject the TF proposal for 5 years and instead harmonize with TC on “current qualification interval”.

Action Item: AAR will issue a CPC for comment on these proposed changes. Strikethrough = remove

T.1.19 Documents retained by car owner

Document Retention Period Radiographs and radiographic reports Next Qualification Inspection UT Report 10 years

At the October 2018 meeting, S. Hopper reported on recent TF activities. This presentation included the TF recommendations which were provided during the meeting.

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to move the TF proposal to TCC executive session for consideration.

FRA takes exception to the TF proposal because the federal regulations state a 10 year qualification requirement on the tank car for new construction and repairs. Thus, proposing a 5 year retention on radiographs would not align or match federal regulation.

At the July 2018 meeting, COD.

At the April 2018 meeting, S. Hopper asked if the T100.9.2 TF decision can be reviewed by AAR. FRA has asked that 10 years remain for this rule. TF continues to develop the proposal. COD.

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At the July 2018 meeting, COD.

At the April 2018 meeting, S. Hopper asked if the T100.9.2 TF decision can be reviewed by AAR. FRA has asked that 10 years remain for this rule. TF continues to develop the proposal. COD.

On March 19, 2018 AAR received FRA’s position from L. Strouse on this docket: He will provide an update at the meeting.

On March 20, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair:

Current Requirement per AAR MSRP C-III, Chapter 1, Section 1.6 “Document Retention”:

Table 1.19 Documents retained by car owner Radiographs and radiographic reports or UT reports 10 years Table 1.20 Documents retained by certified and registered tank car facility Results of radiographic examinations (radiographs may be retained or 5 years discarded)

History: This is the third iteration of a TF with a similar charge dating back to 2006. T100.9.1 and T100.9.2 proposed that radiographs and radiographic reports be retained by the car owner for 5 years and registered tank car facilities retain radiographic reports for 5 years. The docket report from October 2010 records the following: “At the October 2009 meeting, it was reported that the TF met recently. 49 CFR §180.517 does not apply to the radiograph but does apply to the reader sheet. The radiograph will be kept for 5 years. In Appendix R 19.1.5 has the requirement for 5 year retention. Appendix Y Figure Y6 item number 2 also requires 5 year retention. Appendix Y needs to include the reader sheet. TF will review Appendix R and Y and recommend any necessary changes. A proposal is expected at the April 2010 TCC meeting.”

Present: According to Alderson and Verhey, who participated in T100.9.2, the statement “…49 CFR §180.517 does not apply to the radiograph but does apply to the reader sheet (i.e., the inspection and test report). The radiograph will be kept for 5 years” was from an interpretation by FRA Council (the federal regulations incorporate by reference Appendices R and W of the 2000 edition of the AAR Specifications for Tank Cars. Appendix R, for repairs, requires retention of the radiograph for 5-years. There is no federal or AAR retention time for new car construction). Strouse, who was also on the TF, has requested a record of said interpretation.

The TF has discussed required intervals, storage conditions for radiographs, related expenses and whether or not there is value in the retention of radiographs as evidence to verify RT examinations.

On March 16th, a proposal was made to align the interval for the retention of radiographic reports for both car owners and registered tank car facilities to 10 years.

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On March 19th, a counter proposal was made to decrease the retention period for radiographs by car owners to 5 years and align the interval for the retention of radiographic reports for both car owners and registered tank car facilities to 10 years. The counter proposal also includes verbiage for record retention for digital radiography and Phased Array UT in order to update to current NDT technology.

The TF plans to meet in early April to discuss the counter proposal. If consensus cannot be reached by the majority of the group, a White Paper will be prepared and submitted to FRA Council for clarification of the record retention requirements contained in 49 CFR §180.517 (b).

Updated Task Force List: Name Company Name Company Federal Railroad Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Companies Konrad Administration Federal Railroad Alderson AllTranstek Strouse Administration Churchwell American Railcar Industries Verhey Trinity Industries

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Companies Konrad Federal Railroad Administration Strouse Federal Railroad Administration Alderson AllTranstek Verhey Trinity Industries Churchwell American Railcar Industries

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Review Chapter 1 record retention of radiographs

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DOCKET T100.22.1 Service Equipment Component Tracking - PRV

October 2019 update, C. Edmonds provided an update for docket T100.22.1 via email. • Pilot program is progressing. Several companies, both non-task force members and task force members are participating. There are representatives from manufactures, rebuilders, as well as applicators. Milestone Charts have been generated, and companies continues to register with Railinc’s test environment. Methodology for incorporation of the PRV CID program has been established to ensure the smooth transition from Pilot program to official implementation. Expectation are that PRVs will be supplied by some Pilot manufacturing participants to the industry by years end. By the January TCC meeting the final recommendation for industry implementation will be formalized. Currently it is expected the Task Force will recommend a Jun 1, 2020 implementation date, barring no major issues.

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that TF has volunteers testing the registration of PRV components. Timelines and schedules are developed for the pilot program. The committee has expressed interest in expanding to other types of service equipment.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the pilot program for PRV’s had been initiated. The TF is looking for volunteers to expand the program to other components.

At the January 2019 meeting, C. Edmonds reported via teleconference on current efforts.

Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed the following: “The portion of a PRV that mounts (connects) to the tank car and that has the serial number affixed, is the “valve”. When that portion of the valve is no longer serviceable by reconditioning or re- manufacturing, the “valve” with its serial number is to be removed from service.”

Action Item: AAR to publish a CPC reflecting this position in M-1002. Following that, there was further discussion with COD on: • Remanufactured vs Reconditioned. Cannot enforce what is not yet mandatory in App B. • Serial number reassignment if other than the manufacturer. Although allowed today per App A, no interest or support in assigning a new serial number to a PRV which overrides the original serial number (if discovered illegible or missing). Likely could use CID to re-establish and remark original serial number. • Two piece valve body designs (solution could be for the OEM to mark both top / bottom halves with same serial number – top half could be exempt from a name plate).

Action Taken: a motion was made, seconded, and passed to have the TF proceed with a one- year pilot project timeline on PRVs.

At the October 2018 meeting, C. Edmonds reported on this docket. Here is a status update on the PRV Component Tracking project.

Here is a status update on the PRV Component Tracking project.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 63

Data Glossary • All PRV data elements have been defined. • Next, permissible values need to be provided by Subject Matter Experts ▪ Need Current list of PRV Base Model numbers ▪ Permissible Values for New Seal Material • S-920 mini-TAG has been created ▪ Define Bar Code that will be used on PRV’s ▪ Finalize data glossary appendix Software status • Prototype (from last status update) has been completed. • Registration & Association UI screens should be ready for demonstration & testing within the next 3 weeks

Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session)

NEW DOCKET

Chris Edmonds and Matt Forister will lead the discussion on this effort. This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting.

At the July 2018 TCC meeting under docket T100.22 the TCC took the following action:

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to RFD this docket and open a new docket T100.22.1 to report on the activities of Service Equipment PRV Tag. Below is the report given by AAR staff for PRV TAG on component tracking. This effort has potential to reduce car owner burden (Exhibit R1s)

Meeting Number of Occurrences PRV TAG 6 PRV Mini- TAG for data glossary definition 7

Attendance list (attached) details: participants, company, project charter signoff, committee members and stakeholder groups represented as well as all meeting attendance.

Status on TAG: Within the next 3 weeks we will have a prototype of the UI screens that the TAG can use to provide feedback and updates. Type of updates will include: • Permissible values for PRV data elements • Business rules to ensure data accuracy

Status on data glossary (mini-TAG): The PRV data glossary is 80% complete. I don’t anticipate any new data elements to be defined at this point. Current task is to make sure each definition of the defined data elements are clear and accurate.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR continues to work with Railinc on the Project Charter in preparation for the TF review. TAG Kick off meeting scheduled for April 26, 2018. Consider at the July 2018 TCC disposition of RFD of this docket and track the PRV component tracking through a new docket with the October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 64

Railinc TAG.

On March 14, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair: Railinc task group being formed. Work to begin in April 2018.

AAR Update: M. Forister working with TF members to establish stakeholder representation on the pressure relief valve component tracking project with Railinc. AAR continues to work with Railinc on the Project Charter in preparation for the TF review.

At the January 2018 meeting, RPSWC approved as 2018 project. M. Forister is AAR liaison for this / K. Dorsey will lead TCID. AAR reminded the TCC that the upcoming billing to tank car owners will occur during the February Umler billing timeframe. As discussed to the industry during the October 2017 TCC meeting this will cover the cost of program development.

Action Item: The next step is for AAR staff to work with Railinc staff on project charter document. Once this is complete AAR will determine new TF charge.

Updates forthcoming on Railinc PRV TAG Members:

Task Force: Name Company Name Company C. Edmonds (Chair) ExxonMobil K. Woloszyk Salco B.Siebold BNSF R. Jachim Rescar J. Wall Railinc Derekk Caltrax B.Paine CIT M. Nunez Kelso S. Collins CRDX C.Machenberg CSX D. Clayton GATX A.Ash RAC S. Madden Railinc K.McMillan Railinc B. Fleming Olin L.Culligan ARI G. Boklewski GATX B.Childs Railinc D. Edgel UTLX J.Kerber BNSF M. Forister AAR T. Epperson AIC Rail T. McCreery CIT M. Leary Railinc T. Scrarrow OPW K. Cook OPW

TF Charge: Number TF Charge

1 To build, develop, and implement the service equipment component tracking requirement for PRVs.

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DOCKET T148 Review Appendix P of M-1002 (Tank Car Committee Procedures)

At the July 2019 meeting, TCC is waiting on the approval of the charter. After approval progress will be made on Appendix P.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was noted that this docket needs to progress. Progress is expected after the TCC charter is updated.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD

At the October 2018 meeting, AAR reported on the outstanding action item below: When time permits AAR staff M. Forister will finish this action item.

Action Item: The TCC supported the AAR in the administrative process of handling TF recommendation to change the AAR M-1002 standard. AAR will put together guidance for the industry on the format that should be submitted by TF chairs to AAR on recommendations to change or add language to the AAR M-1002 standard.

At the July 2018 meeting, COD

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the action item approved during the January 2017 TCC still needs to be accomplished (see below):

For Reference from January 2017:

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the action item approved during the January 2017 TCC still needs to be accomplished (see below):

At the October 2017 meeting, COD pending resolution of the shipper petition.

At the July 2017 meeting, any future work is pending the resolution of the shipper petition to the PHMSA, which was reported at this meeting to be under review at the Office of Secretary. COD

At the April 2017 meeting, any future work is pending the resolution of the shipper petition to the PHMSA. COD October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 66

At the January 2017 meeting,

Action Taken: • A motion was made, seconded, and passed to adopt the revised TCC charter as written with • the single editorial change to add the ethanol shipper association seat. • A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve Kelly Davis for the ethanol shipper association seat. • The TCC supported the AAR in the administrative process of handling TF recommendation to change the AAR M-1002 standard. AAR will put together guidance for the industry on the format that should be submitted by TF chairs to AAR on recommendations to change or add language to the AAR M-1002 standard.

Point of Contact: Number Company Forister Association of American Railroads

Purpose of Docket: To share information only – this is an Executive Committee docket.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 67

Standing Updates

DOCKET T5.31 Review of Tank Car Elements in UMLER

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF chair updated the committee of the current progress of the Umler TF. Three pop up items were handled in April and those are in the programming pipeline at Railinc. The TF met face to face for 2- ½ days at The Andersons in May and is focused on three items currently. • CPC- 1343 phases out of PV “unknown” and all variations (which is effective at next tank qualification after Jan 1, 2020 and no later than 2030). • Validation matrix for HM-246 compliant car (considering a new tank major class but could really use the new suffix delimiter (I, W, or F) from DOT). • General updates to the Tank equipment group in coordination with UC DQTF

Sara Maples is the assigned Railinc resource and can pull real time industry data to facilitate TF discussions. The group is mindful of long-term goals and future concepts such as EIN integration, “TankFAX”, and pre-population of Umler based on the approved CoC.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF chair reported that the TF had met, and an update was provided for the agenda. The TF chair presented three proposals related to the Umler Data Specification Manual. All three motions approved by TCC and these will now advance to the Umler DQTF for adoption and programming.

At the January 2019 meeting, B. Siebold reported that AAR issued final action on CPC-1331 comments (via CPC-1343) regarding phase out of “unknown” permissible values by January 1, 2030. Other items reported on:

The DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC was implemented in 4Q18. TF chair noted some gaps / missing information in the DSM and will work with UC chair to resolve. Next priority is to develop a CPC-1187 I-car (HM-246) matrix similar to DOT117 matrix regarding the mandatory elements that allow the approved operating configuration.

Additional actions to be considered by the TF -AAR staff received an email on 1/27/2019 requesting that a value for stainless steel be added to the jacket material drop down in UMLER.

Email was received 1/27/2019 requesting that a value for stainless steel be added to the jacket material drop down in UMLER.

T5.31 Update – 4/2/19 TF Chair – B.W.Siebold

Note - In addition to the general status update, the TF will make three proposals to the executive committee (for approval same meeting) on the three pop-up issues (per our emails).

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 68

The Task Force has scheduled two face-to-face meetings for later this year (May at The Andersons and July at GATX) to address the following priorities: • Develop a validation rule matrix for HM-246 compliant cars. • Review all elements with permissible values of “Z”, “unknown”, “1997UNK” and identify gaps. • Perform a gap analysis between the 4-2 and Umler (Charge #3). • Complete previous work on general updates to the data specification manual for the Tank equipment group (which is a coordinated effort with the Umler DQTF).

With respect to Charge #4, the Task Force recently met via teleconference and achieved consensus on the following three proposals for consideration this meeting by the Executive Committee. • Element A142 – add two new permissible values of “EM – Evacuated (Vacuum) with Multi- Layer” and “EP – Evacuated (Vacuum) with Perlite” to better describe the insulation systems used on DOT113 / AAR204 class, cryogenic tank cars. • Element A142 – delete the current validation rule that places an unnecessary restriction on 112A or 112S class tank cars such that they may only be reported with a permissible value of UE – Unequipped. • Element B204 – add permissible value of “S - Stainless Steel” as a new jacket material category.

At the October 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported the following: • The DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC has been vetted through the DQTF and the main UC. Expected implementation in 4Q18. • Request from DDCT request for a new permissible value of “unlined” for Umler element A315. • Next priority is to develop a CPC-1187 I-car (HM-246) matrix similar to DOT117 matrix regarding the mandatory elements that allow the approved operating configuration. • From Docket T92.18, also will review special permits / FRA AIP requirement. (Industry mentioned that the FRA AIP is related to the maintenance activity) • Four comments were received on CPC-1331. AAR will develop language for Chapter 1, paragraph 1.3.5 regarding Umler registration requirements as well as text for maintenance of Umler for consideration in Appendix D.

At the July 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported on this docket. • The DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC has been vetted through the DQTF and the main UC. Expected implementation in 3Q18. • Next priority is to develop a CPC-1187 I-car matrix similar to DOT 117 matrix regarding mandatory elements that allow the approved operating configuration. • TF will address the DDCT request for a new permissible value of “unlined” for Umler element A315. • New request from T92.18 to consider AIP (Alternate Inspection Program) and / or Special Permit documentation or element in Umler.

On June 22, 2018 Sara Maples from Railinc staff for Umler Committee sent a request to make Umler element A315 Tank Lining Material a mandatory field with a new permissible value of “unlined”. See attached request.

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At the April 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported that on April 11, 2018 AAR published CPC-1331 with subject Umler System Notification to Tank Car Owners and Solicitation of Comments on the Permissible Value of “Unknown” related as agreed upon actions of the TCC. Comment period is 30 days. The TF plans to start back up shortly with the review of the tank car elements as defined by the TF charge.

At the January 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported that the DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC in July has been vetted through the DQTF and the main UC. Expected implementation in 2Q18. Next the TF will tackle Executive Docket T5.34 on Training Cars followed by Charge #1.

❖ AAR staff was reminded to issue a CPC as agreed by TF

Action Item: The TCC agreed to have AAR develop a notification circular letter to the tank car owners reminding them of the interchange requirement to update their Umler records in accordance with the Umler data specification manual. Consider language that encourages / requires updates at time of next qualification for any elements with an entry of “1997UNK” or “Z - Unknown, built prior to 7/1/1997”.

At the October 2017 meeting, B. Siebold reported that the Umler committee was asked to implement, at the next regularly scheduled update cycle for Umler, the T5.31 Phase 3 DOT117 Final Recommendation to UC 9-19-17. Final approved recommendation was provided with the agenda. Estimate timeframe for Umler to implement the Phase 3 DO117 final recommendation by the TCC is first quarter 2018.

Next Steps: 1. Now that the TF has completed the DOT117 edits the TF will resume the TF charges assigned. 2. TF needs AAR to complete the July 2017 action item. For reference here is the July 2017 TCC action item:

On 10/4/017 TF chair Bruce Siebold on behalf of the T5.31 task force and the Tank Car Committee sent the Umler Committee the final recommendation on the DOT117 class tank car. The Umler committee was asked to implement at the next regularly scheduled update cycle for Umler. See attached TCC T5.31 Phase 3 DOT117 Final Recommendation to UC 9-19-17 document that was provided with the agenda.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 70

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Siebold (Chair) BNSF Railway Company Perez Union Tank Car Company Barkan University of Illinois Rawson Railinc Blanton The Andersons Rail Group Reece Railinc Boklewski GATX Rail Corporation Sbragia GATX Rail Corporation Ecker Trinity Industries Schultz Union Tank Car Company Forister TTCI Student Gunnison, LLC Fredbeck Wells Fargo Rail Tuma Union Pacific Railroad Herbel Trinity Industries Treichel RSI-AAR Kerber BNSF Railway Company Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Paine CIT Rail

TF Charge: Number TF Charge

1 Review data elements in UMLER, determine which should be mandatory and which should remain optional. 2 Determine which elements to remain proprietary field to the car owner.

3 Perform gap analysis between what is on the 4-2 and what is in UMLER, and determine if certain information should be added, changed, or modified. 4 Redirect any existing efforts when any emergency changes need to be addressed.

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DOCKET T15.1 AAR Circular Letters/MA & EW

At the July 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey updated the committee of CPC’s that had been issued since the last meeting. • CPC-1348 recommended Railroad Operating Practices for Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on the CPC’s that had been issued in the previous quarter. • CPC1334 TC facility certification status. • CPC-1337 for facility location change.

Since the January 2019 Meeting, • CPC-1343 Final Action, Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M-1002, Specifications for Tank Cars, Chapter 1, Appendix D and Appendix J • CPC-1344 AAR M-1002 Tank Car Facility Certification Status CPC-1345 UTC Inspections Required • CPC-1346 Solicitation of Comments on Proposed Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M- 1002, Specifications for Tank Cars, Chapter 1 • CPC-1347 Replacement for CPC-1339 – AAR Change in Location Requirements for AAR M- 1002 Tank Car Certified Facilities

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported the following: • CPC-1342 published 12/12/2018 issued final action on the following: • T50.34.2 Consider Requirements for Installation of Surge Suppression Devices • T95.7.4 Consider new steels and modifications to current steel specifications for tank car tanks Appendix A paragraph 3.7.5 • CPC-1326 Solicitation of Comments on Proposed Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M- 1002, Specifications for Tank Cars, Appendix A and Appendix M • CPC-1341 Final Action, Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M-1002, Specifications for Tank Cars, Chapter 2

CPC-1343 published 1/24/2019 issued final action on the following: • T5.31 Review Tank Car Elements in Umler • CPC-1331 Umler System Notification to Tank Car Owners and Solicitation of Comments on the Permissible Value of “Unknown" • T31.2.1 Defining Requirements for Heat Resistant Gaskets • CPC-1340 Solicitation of Comments on Proposed Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M- 1002, Specifications for Tank Cars, Appendix J

There are a few more MA/EW pending action.

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At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on the recent CPC’s. At the July 2018 meeting, AAR staff reported on the following:

At the July 2018 meeting, AAR staff reported on the following:

CPC- 1335 Midland Manufacturing 720 Series Valve Modification and Replacement 7/11/2018 CPC-1334 ARI Sump and Bottom Outlet Valve Skid Weld Inspection 5/11/2018 CPC-1333 AAR Exhibit PC-1 Comment Form Update Related to CPC-1332 (T91.2.4) 5/7/2018 Solicitation of Comments for Appendix B and Associated Chapter 1 CPC-1332 Definitions of AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices 5/1/2018 (MSRP), Section C Part III, Specifications for Tank Cars (M-1002)

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the latest AAR circular letters and the need to issue those agreed upon by the TCC within the TCC dockets.

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the latest AAR circular letters and the need to issue those agreed upon by the TCC.

Task Force: N/A Purpose of Docket: Update the Committee on recent AAR circular letters related to tank cars. Responsibility for Report: AAR

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DOCKET T55 Service Trials

At the July 2019 meeting, TCC agreed that docket T55 will be removed from the main session and placed into the executive session agenda moving forward. It was also reported that two tear down inspection had been scheduled.

At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported stated that reports on service trials are required to be submit quarterly. If reports are not provided the TCC will consider terminating the trial. BNSF motioned and TCC approved for a “last call” that any ST on record at AAR that does not have activity or an update by October 2019 will become null and void.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reminded the industry that the service trial reports must be submitted per chapter 1 of M-1002.

❖ AAR staff also reminded industry that an effort planned after the first of the year 2019 is to reach out to each proponent and seek the history of the reports to determine if the AAR has any gaps in updated reports.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reminded the industry that the service trial reports must be submitted per chapter 1 of M-1002.

At the July 2018 meeting, AD McKisic reported that a proponent has complained to Trinity about the requirements under service trial but have not provided an alternative solution to the AAR for consideration by the TCC. AAR staff has received similar communications from industry, but no proposal has yet to be provided to AAR for consideration by the TCC.

Action Taken: Under TCC executive session docket. This effort is to be associated with the T1.1.4 TF charge under Chapter 1 of M-1002.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR continues to work on ST reports with proponents.

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR continues to work on ST reports with proponents.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 74

DOCKET T79.3.1 Designation DOT130AW for New Car Class

At the July 2019 meeting, HM-231G was discussed and will be published soon.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was report that an NPRM is to be published shortly.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA under HM231g.

At the October 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

At the July 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

At the April 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

At the January 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey (Chair) Loman AllTranstek Railroads Alexy Federal Railroad Administration Majors PHMSA DeLacerda Union Tank Car Company McKisic Trinity Industries Gagnon Consultant Reiner Chlorine Institute Ghazal-Tokko Union Tank Car Company Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Develop specification for a tank car class in general that also covers the tank car manufactured 1 under DOT- SP15036.

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DOCKET T79.3.2 Consider New DOT113A90W Specifications

At the July 2019 meeting, the PHMSA representative indicated that the rule making that would address this request was under final review.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that an NPRM is to be published shortly.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA under HM231g.

At the October 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

At the July 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA. At the April 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

At the January 2018 meeting, COD pending resolution with PHMSA.

Task Force: Name Company Dorsey (Chair) Association of American Railroads

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Develop changes to the regulations to include tank cars authorized by special permits DOT- 1 SP11803 and 15131.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 76

DOCKET T79.36 Locomotive Fuel Tender Initiative

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that revisions to the M-1004 standards were made to include CNG fuel tenders. It was noted that the standard would be modified if necessary, as experience was gained with tenders.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the additions to M-1004 will be complete for publication in the near future.

At the January 2019 meeting, D. Cackovic reported that on January 31, 2019 AAR issued Circular Letter C-13272 solicitation for Comments to Revised MSRP Section T, M-1004 Specification for Fuel Tenders, to include aspects for CNG style tenders, and for new standards S-5031 and S-5032 for Tender Fill Electric Cables.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that the NGFT TAG has scheduled a town hall meeting for November 28, 2018 in Dallas, TX. Agenda to include finalizing M-1004 chapters and appendices for CNG fuel type.

At the July 2018 meeting, F. Gonzales reported that FRA is in the planning stages for conducting a full-size side impact test on an LNG fuel tender. The NGFT TAG efforts continue with developing M- 1004 requirements for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel tender.

At the April 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported that Compress Natural Gas (CNG) is the next fuel type being considered under this initiative. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reminded AAR staff to change docket title to locomotive fuel tender initiative from LNG tender initiative. Compress natural gas (CNG) is the next fuel type being considered under this initiative. COD

Action Item: AAR staff to change docket title to locomotive fuel tender initiative.

At the October 2017 meeting, B. Siebold asked AAR staff to change docket title to locomotive fuel tender initiative from LNG tender initiative.

Next steps: • CNG fuel tanks (document is structured to easily accept) • Appendix G – Wiring and Electrical Hardware • Appendix J – Inspection and Maintenance worked with FRA develop • Appendix M – tender health status protocols • Safety appliances and Tender Fill Cable – still pending additional work

FRA R&D plans to perform physical test at TTCI on an M-1004 designed fuel tender third quarter 2018. See T59

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 77

At the July 2017 meeting, B. Siebold provided the following high-level summary of events: • Second circular (C-12904) was issued on the main specification M-1004 on June 10th. • NGFT TAG conducted a town hall meeting in DFW area the last week of June to review comments / resolutions with all interested parties / proponents. • Significant updates include: ▪ Fueling is to Locomotive / Filling is to a tender ▪ For LNG, a cryogenic pump is no longer specified as the primary fuel delivery mode. ▪ The tender must be designed to operate in a fuel delivery mode that supports the lowest possible tank pressure given the state of the fuel. ▪ Less prescriptive on location of a bottom penetration to the inner tank.

• Implementation circular for M-1004 and 3 standards (2 hoses / TC-21 cable) is expected out next week. This is a living document just like any other AAR specification or standard. • All of this work will be housed in a new MSRP volume – Section T – Interoperable Fuel Tenders • Next steps: ▪ Lots of interest in CNG fuel tanks (document is structured to easily accept) ▪ Appendix G – Wiring and Electrical Hardware ▪ Appendix J – Inspection and Maintenance worked with FRA develop ▪ Appendix M – tender health status protocols ▪ Safety appliances and Tender Fill Cable – still pending additional work. Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey (Chair) Siebold BNSF Railway Railroads

TF Charge: Number TF Charge N/A Information Only

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 78

DOCKET T79.37.1 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 179

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported this reorganizational activity was authored by DOT staff and will be published as part of HM-265. It was emphasized that this first publication was simply a reorganization. Anything that was deemed to be a content change will be held for the next phase of the rework.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that DOT staff will be authoring a revision to part 179 which will go into HM-265, due out later in 2019. This revision will be a strict reorganization of the regulations. No substantive changes will be proposed.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated the DOT has taken the effort back in-house to develop an NPRM. This docket will remain open pending DOT proposals.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on this new docket. Industry interest provided business cards to AAR staff to join the TF. TCC will determine the TF chair.

The background for this action was decided under docket T79.37 at the July 2018 TCC meeting.

The TCC agreed that the T79.37 TF was too large and didn’t have equal representation. AAR TCC will seek representatives at the October 2018 TCC meeting and will ask for no more than two representative per stakeholder group with one being identified as the TF voting member: Tank car owners, lining/coating owner, service equipment owner, tank car manufacture/repair, tank car service equipment manufacture/repair, tank car interior lining/coating facility, shippers, and railroads to participate on the following two new TCC dockets.

T79.37.1 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 179 TF Charge: Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link to Part 179. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit must be included in the petition. TF Members: TBD

FRA REMINDER: The FRA reminded the AAR Tank Car Committee that there needs to be a cost benefit analysis performed on a petition to DOT/PHMSA. Also remember that there are links to other part of 49 CFR when changes are made to 49 CFR Part 179 and Part 180.

Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session)

NEW DOCKET

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting. This action was decided under docket T79.37 in July 2018 TCC meeting.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 79

T79.37.1 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 179

TF Charge: Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link to Part 179. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit must be included in the petition. TF Members: TBD

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link 1 to Part 179. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit must be included in the petition.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 80

DOCKET T79.37.2 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 180

At July 2019 meeting, it was reported that there was no update on this docket. COD

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that DOT staff will be authoring a revision to part 180 which will go into HM-265, due out later in 2019. This revision will be a strict reorganization of the regulations. No substantive changes will be proposed.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated the DOT has taken the effort back in-house to develop an NPRM. This docket will remain open pending DOT proposals.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on this new docket. Industry interest provided business cards to AAR staff to join the TF. TCC will determine the TF chair.

The background for this action was decided under docket T79.37 at the July 2018 TCC meeting.

T79.37.2 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 180 TF Charge: Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link to Part 180. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit must be included in the petition. TF Members: TBD

Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session)

NEW DOCKET

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting. This action was decided under docket T79.37 in July 2018 TCC meeting.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 81

T79.37.2 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 180

TF Charge: Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link to Part 180. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit must be included in the petition. TF Members: TBD

TF Charge: Number TF Charge Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link 1 to Part 180. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit must be included in the petition.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 82

DOCKET T79.40 Review of the DOT113 Specification for LNG Transportation

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF had met and that the charge had been divided between two subgroups. A. Apland asked to be added to the TF.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that an considering the commercial transportation of LNG is due out and an NPRM for PHMSA shortly. The President issued and Executive Order requiring the same but set definitive time limits for the activity to be accomplished. COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, B. Fronczak reported that an NPRM is at OST for specification DOT113A120W for authorized transportation of LNG by rail (which aligns with TC) and stated DOT plans to have a final rulemaking out by end of 2019.

At the October 2018 meeting, P. Williams reported that the TF met in August to review the existing standards on cryogenic tank cars. TF has a list of actions one of which is to perform a gap analysis against federal regulations and then will review design parameters such as NER calculations and hold time requirements, consider best use of material thicknesses (inner vs. outer tank), location of cabinets, number of tank penetrations, and fire survivability. COD

❖ Staff Note: Scott Nason requested to have his name entered in for Chart Industries contact.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company William (Chair) NS Drosey AAR

Majors PHMSA Raj FRA

Nason Chart Industries TBD CVA

Singh TC Maday FRA

McKisic Trinity Dalske ARI

Francisco FRA

At the July 2018 meeting, M. Maday (FRA) discussed the special permit of LNG in rail transportation. COD

At the April 2018 meeting, no additional TF members added. Paul Williams will be the TF chair. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey discussed this new docket and current list of members on the TF. FRA mentioned that there are companies interested in moving methane and have already submitted application for a special permit. This TF charge will be solely focused on the appropriate tank car packaging for rail transportation, not train operating rules.

TF chair will be determined at the April 2018 TCC meeting. P. Williams (NS), R. Dalske (ARI), and F. Gonzalez (FRA) was asked to be added to the TF during the January 2018 TCC meeting. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 83

At the October 2017 executive session TCC meeting under new business the TCC agreed to open this new docket under the main session agenda. Chair to be determined at January 2018 TCC meeting.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company William (Chair) NS Drosey AAR

Majors PHMSA Raj FRA

Nason Chart Industries TBD CVA

Singh TC Maday FRA

McKisic Trinity Dalske ARI

Francisco FRA

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Review the DOT113 Tank Car Specification

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 84

DOCKET T95.7.4 Consider New Steels and Modifications to Current Steel Specifications for Tank Car Tanks

October 2019 meeting update, C. Hybinette provided an update regarding docket T 95.7.4 via email:

The Steels Task Force did not have activities regarding the tank car steel specifications review and development. However, the Task Force is beginning to examine the utility of metallic foams as a possible means of shell protection. • The issues around the foams are: 1. Cost and availability. These materials are currently in laboratory development, although small quantities may be available commercially. 2. Mechanical behavior. Yield strength tin and elongation are two major considerations. Even if such materials are available, they would be of little use if fracture occurs without significant blunting of the penetrating object. Hence, it would be necessary for such materials to have the ability to deform significantly prior to fracture. This may not be possible with current materials however, so that a review of the current state of the technology would be necessary. 3. PHMSA has been looking into these materials as well. A report of PHMSA’s efforts would be useful.

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF chairman has requested TCC approval to explore the use of foamed steel for tank structure. The TCC agreed that the TF may investigate these new materials.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF has discussed fracture toughness requirements. As a result, the issue of inspection qualification and maintenance of tank cars has been reviewed. The TF is asking for TCC’s concurrence to move forward developing a proposal. The goal is to develop guidance for maintenance personnel that that are reasonable.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD

❖ Staff note CPC 1342 published December 12, 2018

At the October 2018 meeting, C. Hybinette reported: • The steels task force agreed with Appendix W. on metallurgical damage occurring above 1250F (hard stop). The text change is actually in Appendix R. • Additional comment back to T80.2.4 TF to review Appendix R 24.1.3.3 – min temp shall be no less than 1100F. This needs review against Appendix W for potential conflict.

Remaining Outstanding AAR Action Item: AAR to issue final CPC based on comments received on CPC-1326 on nitrogen additions.

At the July 2018 meeting, AAR to issue final CPC from CPC-1326.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR to issue final CPC from CPC-1326. No recommendations from the October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 85

TF at this time. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR to issue final CPC from CPC-1326.

Task Force: Name Company Name Company Hybinette Consultant McKisic Trinity Industries

Barkan University of Illinois Nason Chart Industries

Gonzalez III Federal Railroad Administration Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

Guzel BNSF Sims Sims Professional Engineers

Heitmann ArcelorMittal Steel Thompson

Manohar ArcelorMittal Steel Treichel RSI-AAR

McKeighan Exponent

TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Investigate New Steels for Use in the Construction of Tank Car Tanks

2 Develop Modifications to Current Steel Specifications

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DOCKET T146.1 Notification of Tank Car Committee Meeting Schedule

At the July 2009 meeting, the committee made decisions on future meeting locations during the executive session which will be posted for information only under this docket in the main session.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that this docket was included for information only. The use of some of future meetings for further Appendix B discussions was discussed.

❖ Staff note: It has been proposed that the October 2019 meeting will include a townhall to discuss Appendix B, the online application system and the current release of M-1003.

At the January 2019 meeting, TCC will meet in Denver, CO in April 2019. The AAR is going to put on a learning session on CPC-1338 Appendix B and the AAR certification process.

TCC meeting schedule as of January 2019:

Year Dates Meeting Location 2019 January 30-31st TCC Jacksonville, FL 2019 April 17-18th Main Denver, CO 2019 July 24-25th TCC Chicago, IL 2019 Oct 16-17th Main Addison, TX

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on the TCC meeting schedule. AAR is actively working on adding a new webpage on the AAR website at www.aar.org for public information about the Tank Car Committee. Notices of the Tank Car Committee meetings will be posted there.

Point of Contact: Name Company Dorsey Association of American Railroads

Purpose of Docket: To notify the industry of Tank Car Committee meeting schedule.

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DOCKET T147 Tank Car Committee Structure and Procedures

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that the proposed charter had been distributed and a ballot vote would be held in August 2019.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that work was progressing on an updated TCC charter. At the January 2019 meeting,

The TCC approved the following members during the November 2018 monthly TCC call: • Joe Caccamo – Conrail replacing Allen Richter • Elliot Apland – API replacing Kirk Warner

Action Taken: Motion made, seconded, and passed to approve the following TCC members: Robert “Stoy” Taylor – Clay Producers replacing Mike Richardson John Byrne – RSI staff member replacing AD McKisic Ryan Clark – KCS Replacing Ryan Miller

❖ Staff note: Joseph Caccam of Consolidated Rail Corporation and D. Elliot Apland for the American Petroleum Institute have been added to the committee. John Byrne, Steve McNealy and Stoy Taylor are under consideration for committee seats.

At the October 2018 meeting, during the meeting Kirk Warner of API and Allen Richter of Conrail was recognized at this meeting for their efforts on the Tank Car Committee. They announced this was their last TCC meeting. Industry thanked them for their service.

API and Conrail TCC members replacing Kirk and Allen will be voted on by the TCC soon.

At the July 2018 meeting, B. Fronczak reported that 23 of 24 members signed the AAR Safety and Operations (S&O) Committee Handbook agreement to acknowledge full understanding and compliance within.

Andy Ash and Jim Kozey were recognized for their two-year term as the TCC chair and vice- chair. At the end of the July 2018 TCC meeting, the AAR announced the incoming leadership for the TCC will be Chris Machenberg (CSX) as Chairman and Bruce Siebold (BNSF) as Vice- Chair based on seniority.

Here are the current 23 TCC Members: Railroads: Affiliation: Chris Machenberg (Chair) CSX Transportation Bruce Siebold (Vice-Chair) BNSF Railway Company Andy Ash Railway Association of Canada Jim Kozey Canadian Pacific Railway Ryan Miller Kansas City Southern Railroad John Birkmann Union Pacific Railroad Anthony Ippolito Canadian National Railway Alvaro Almaguer Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 88

David Schoendorfer Hazmat Committee Liaison (NSR) Paul Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Allen Richter Consolidated Rail Corporation JR Gelnar ASLRRA

Non-Railroad Shippers: Kevin Flahive The Fertilizer Institute (Koch Fertilizer) N. Scott Murray ACC (ExxonMobil Chemical Company) Robyn Kinsley The Chlorine Institute Mike Richardson U.S. Clay Producers Traffic Association Kirk Warner American Petroleum Institute Craig Jorgenson The Sulphur Institute Kelly Davis Renewable Fuels Association

Non-Railroad Tank Car Builders: Joe Perez UTLX Tony Sisto GATX Rail Corporation John Byrne RSI

AAR Ken Dorsey Association of American Railroads

At the April 2018 meeting, no change in membership. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, COD

Point of Contact: Name Company Fronczak Association of American Railroads

Purpose of Docket: To discuss any changes in membership or procedures of the committee and subcommittee.

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Inter-related Committee Updates

DOCKET T1.3 Quality Assurance Committee Activities

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that over 300 comments were provided on M-1003 as part of C-13343. Those comments continue to be reviewed by the QAC and incorporated as appropriate. Implementation expected before October with an effective date of February 2020. Quality assurance and AAR conference is scheduled for January 28-30th in Fort Worth, Texas. It was suggested that the TCC have a joint meeting with the QA committee on Friday January 31, 2020 as part of the TCC January meeting.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the next QAC meeting will be in January 2020. QAC will be publishing a revision to the M-1003 standard in the second half of 2019. The standard should be available for comment in May 2019.

At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported that the AAR Quality Assurance Conference was held January 21-24, 2019 in New Orleans. QA T6.4 TF continues to work on a proposal on the M- 1003 specification. The goal is to have this work product presented to the QAC by their March 2019 meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, R. Morgan reported on the ongoing effort of the QA TF regarding revision to the M-1003. Efforts continue with multiple party inputs. Target release of M-1003 is early 2019. QA conference is scheduled for Jan 21-24 in New Orleans.

At the July 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported on the upcoming QAC meeting in August 2018. QA TF continues their efforts on updating the M-1003 standard with input from the QAC. This effort includes the administrative provision alignment for not only the Appendix B activities under docket T91.2.4 but also for all AAR M-1003 QA activities so that AAR has one single administrative provision process.

At the April 2018 meeting, QA committee is reviewing the M-1003 standard and plan to issue the standard sometime in 2019. QA program continues to grow with over 1000 facilities in 21 countries. The QAC is involved in providing training under root cause corrective action and look to improve that program. The next annual QAC conference is January 21-24, 2019 in New Orleans.

At the January 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported that the QAC 2018 conference was scheduled for the third week in January in Fort Worth, TX. COD.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 90

Task Force: Name Company Guillen Association of American Railroads

TF Charge: Name TF Charge 1 Report on QA Activities

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 91

DOCKET T15.9 Equipment Engineering Committee Update

At the July 2019 meeting, EEC is in the process of making modification to Rule 88 concerning what changes to the stub sill initiate an EEC review.

At the April 2019 meeting, G. Saxton reported that the EEC has confirmed that a tank car stub sill cannot be repaired with a stub sill of a deferent design than it was manufactured without approval. If repairing one end of the car the sill must be replace in kind or the EEC must be contacted. At the January 2019 meeting, D. Cackovic provided an update on this docket for G. Saxton. Here are the highlights:

1. Retroreflective Tape. The handheld comparator card Standard S-916 is in place. The card is used to evaluate the condition of tape on rolling stock. 2. AAR Freight Car Fatigue Task Force -- Freight Car Fatigue Environment Testing, Coupon Testing. a. The EEC FCFTF in conjunction with RSI/ARCI, are jointly conducting over the road service testing of tank car in crude-by-rail unit train service. Longitudinal and vertical coupler forces, and vertical bolster forces, are being recorded and reported remotely. Data collected will be used to update MSRP C-II Chapter 7 This will provide environment load data for fatigue resistance analysis as required in M-1001. The current FCFTF CBR Fatigue test has obtained about 50% of the desired mileage of 10,000 – 12,000 miles. The test car will be leaving TTCI in one to two months, assuming BNSF has a waiver extension for test car placement in the CBR train in place. b. FCFTF fatigue joint coupon testing is underway at the University of Illinois. This will provide design joint details for fatigue resistance analysis, as required in M- 1001. 3. AAR Safety Appliance Task Force (SATF). Approval from the EEC was granted, to add to S- 2044 new Appendices E3 and E4 for tank cars with low, side-mounted hand brakes. The revised S-2044 will be submitted for approval in an AAR petition to the FRA. Note that the SATF is in the process of being sunset. EEC will absorb the responsibility, including future S-2044 revisions and handling safety appliance questions that frequently come up, especially from the FRA. 4. The AAR Equipment Engineering Committee began reviewing the Field Manual of AAR Interchange Rules in its entirety to evaluate causes for attention that will require a freight car to be removed from service for repair. There are three goals of this effort: a. To stop cars for repair only when there is risk of derailment, line of road failure, or safety appliance causes. A car should not be stopped for regular preventative maintenance. b. To provide a list of regulatory related items that are no longer safety related, or applicable, and for which regulatory relief should be sought. c. To provide guidance on the use of wayside detectors to identify repairs for which cars should be removed from service.

At the October 2018 meeting, G. Saxton reported the following: • The EEC submitted a request to FRA to allow for a performance standard on the replacement of reflectorization. FRA has accepted the request, however the only item not clearly stated in the acceptance letter is the timeframe. EEC believes industry can be ready in 6 months. October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 92

• Tank cars not equipped with long travel CCSB are no longer accepted in interchange after June 1. 2018. As of this report, roughly 2,000 cars still report conflict in Umler. • The Safety Appliance TF has come to the EEC asking for a new Umler element identifying safety appliance type. Additionally, a side-mounted handbrake application / figure for Tank Cars is currently out for circular letter comment.

At the July 2018 meeting, G. Saxton reported:

• Waivers are in place for FRA-224 reflectorization – expect to implement comparator method by January 1st. • Tank cars not equipped with long travel CCSB are no longer accepted in interchange after June 1. 2018. • 4 port receivers for single car air brake testing are now mandatory on new cars

At the April 2018 meeting, G. Saxton reported the following:

On March 21, 2018 AAR received the following update from TF chair: 1. Reminder that per Rule 90 of the Field Manual; effective June 1, 2018 tank cars not equipped with long travel constant contact side bearing are prohibited. 2. On February 27, AAR submitted a waiver extension request to the FRA. That submission includes a schedule stating that the industry will implement the comparator panel reflectorization process within 6 months of FRA acceptance. We have not been able to move forward yet, as we do not have formal acceptance. 3. AAR has not heard back since the submission. However, AAR has an understanding with the FRA that the regulation will not be enforced, and we will be given an extension that allows us to begin implementing the new process. 4. EEC will be submitting its most recent edits to Rule 66, to ARB, in anticipation that we will be up and running on July 1.

At the January 2018 meeting, G. Saxton reported the following: 1. On March 31, 2018 the FRA waiver expires on reflective material application on tank cars. 2. 4-port receiver for automated single car testing devices were required Jan. 1, 2018 on new builds, however EEC is considering extending to May 1, 2018.

Action Taken: TCC agreed to have EEC issue an MA stating the compliance requirements of long travel constant contact side bearing by June 1, 2018.

Task Force: Name Company Saxton (Chair) Greenbrier/Gunderson

TF Charge: Name Company 1 Tcc to receive updates on EEC issues

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 93

DOCKET T80.4 AAR Hazardous Materials Committee Liaison

At the July 2019 meeting, B. Fronczak presented the 1st quarter flammable liquid and TIH tank car statistics.

At the April 2019 meeting, B. Fronczak resented the 4th quarter flammable liquid and TIH tank car statistics. P. Brady of the BNSF has taken over as the Hazmat Committee liaison.

At the January 2019 meeting, D. Schoendorfer reported on the following: 1. Update was received by PHMSA during the meeting on AAR’s May 11, 2018 PHMSA petition for rulemaking to remove the authorization for tank cars, including without limitation cars meeting the requirements of DOT specifications 105J600W, 105J600I, or 112S600I, to be used for the transportation by rail of hydrogen chloride, refrigerated liquid (“HCl-RL”). PHMSA stated that the petition has not been accepted yet. The shippers have provided comments to the petition which are being evaluated.

During the meeting, AAR B. Fronczak made the following update via two presentations: 1. Status of North American TIH Fleet 2. Status of North American Flammable Liquid Fleet

At the October 2018 meeting, D. Schoendorfer reported on the following: 1. Update on the latest OT-55 to incorporate the Ask Rail information. 2. Update was received by PHMSA during the meeting on AAR’s May 11, 2018 PHMSA petition for rulemaking to remove the authorization for tank cars, including without limitation cars meeting the requirements of DOT specifications 105J600W, 105J600I, or 112S600I, to be used for the transportation by rail of hydrogen chloride, refrigerated liquid (“HCl-RL”). PHMSA stated that the petition has not been accepted yet. The shippers have provided comments to the petition which are being evaluated.

During the meeting, AAR B. Fronczak made the following update via two presentations: 1. Status of North American TIH Fleet as June 30, 2018 2. Status of North American Flammable Liquid Fleet as June 30, 2018

At the July 2018 meeting, D. Schoendorfer reported on the following: 1. The “Railroad HazMat Resource Toolkit” which can be accessed at https://www.aar.org/boe/ 2. AAR on May 11, 2018 sent PHMSA a petition for rulemaking to remove the authorization for tank cars, including without limitation cars meeting the requirements of DOT specifications 105J600W, 105J600I, or 112S600I, to be used for the transportation by rail of hydrogen chloride, refrigerated liquid (“HCl-RL”). 3. Flammable Liquid presentation provided to the TCC prior to the July 2018 meeting and was discussed high level during this meeting.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 94

At the April 2018 meeting, B. Fronczak reported on the Status of North American Flammable Liquid Fleet as December 31, 2017. D. Schoendorfer stated the AAR Hazmat Committee support of the NAR reduction task force efforts.

At the January 2018 meeting, no new update. COD.

Point of Contact: HazMat Committee Current Chair Name Company Brady BNSF

Purpose of Docket: For the AAR Hazardous Materials Committee to report to the AAR Tank Car Committee related interest of the transportation of hazardous materials by tank cars.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 95

DOCKET T80.12 North American N.A.R. Program

At the July 2019 meeting, J. Caccamo discussed a car carrying residue alcohol that caught fire causing a PRV actuation. The TAG will report on the investigation into this issue. AAR asked that any similar issues be brought to the committee attention.

At the April 2019 meeting, C. Machenberg reported that he is stepping off the NARR-TF. Joe Caccamo has agreed to take over as chair. Todd Treichel gave an NAR update. It was reported that manways continue to lead causes of NAR’s. Manway bolt loose is number one at 55, followed by manway gasket misalignment and manway gasket missing.

At the January 2019 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the current NAR TF efforts. Goal is to have a 2018 full year-end report by the April 2019 meeting. NAR TF is working on a root cause analysis requirement for NAR’s.

At the October 2018 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the current NAR TF efforts. Anyone has any success stories to share please notify the NAR TF chair. Any information that can reduce NAR’s please provide to C. Machenberg. NAR website can be updated with best practices once vetted by the NAR TF. NAR awards were awarded to recipients during the TCC October meeting on 10/17/2018.

AAR awarded David Schoendorfer with the Holden-Proefrock Award.

Per Chris Machenberg the NAR Reduction Task Force members are as listed below:

NAR Reduction Task Force: Name Company Name Company Caccamo (Chair) CSX TBD (Communications TBD Chair) Treichel (Data chair) RSI- AAR TBD (Process Chair) TBD TBD (Hardware Chair) TBD Wyler Eastman Chemical Company Elkins AAR Smith UMC Barken University of Illinois Call UMC Mccaslim Eastman Blumrick Eagle Gasket and Packing Aliota Trelleborg Verhey Trinity Corporate Services, LLC Byrd Alabama Railcar Services, Sarrazin Chemtrade Inc Freeman GBW Railcar Buckley STARS consulting Grandy BG Global Castings Allen Eastman Wall GATX Barrios Caltrax, Inc H. Schneider Gaskoa

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 96

At the July 2018 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the following: The NAR Committee met on July 12, 2018 via conference call. 15 members attended the call to discuss the 2017 data set as provided by the University of Illinois and Todd Treichel. Discussions of root cause analysis to be created as a universal data gathering form for shippers to file to the NAR committee. A request was made to the members for volunteers to work on the strawman form and a request for a chairman to lead this group. A monthly meeting schedule was announced for the 2nd Thursday of every month to work on issues and have discussion between he members of the task force. The root cause form strawman is scheduled to be presented by the August meeting. Chris Machenberg and Andy Elkins will be presenting an NAR presentation at the FRA conference in August 2018.

Root Cause Analysis Form and Recommended practice that all AAR programs can operate under.

AAR staff M. Forister expressed the need for the NAR TF to work with AAR under the QAC T 6.4 QA TF efforts regarding Root Cause Analysis. AAR stressed there should be one process for root cause analysis on nonconformance items. AAR expressed there is already a nonconformance reporting tool through AAR MSRP Section J (M-1003) under chapter 7.

At the April 2018 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the current data efforts. Todd Treichel gave the preliminary numbers during the meeting. TRANSCAER awards were awarded during the meeting. The NAR Reduction task force plans to engage with FRA Hazmat Seminar in August 2018.

On March 23, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair:

Task Force chairman Chris Machenberg worked with Todd Treichel, RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research and Test Project, to develop a Strawman schedule for providing NAR presentation information for the 2018 April and October HMC and TCC meetings using the PHMSA data and the independently supplied data from the Canadian railroads.

Strawman schedule that is being utilized for April 2018 meeting preparation:

• “W” is TCC meeting • “W” minus one week - slides ready for showing to TCC • “W” minus three weeks – slides distributed to smaller group for review • “W” minus four weeks – database ready for analysis and slide creation • “W” minus six weeks – PHMSA data gathered from FACTOR database • “W” minus seven weeks – request for Canadian incidents

Working with FACTOR since the October 2017 TCC meeting, the 2017 data has been verified. In January, FACTOR did a presentation of their data system and display for Todd Treichel and the team at the University of Illinois. There are still issues of missing data such as missing NAR cause codes in the PHMSA data set. University of Illinois, Todd Treichel and FACTOR worked to correct as many as possible.

In January, Andy Elkins sent the excel spreadsheet for the NAR Award submissions. These awards will be presented at the October 2018 TCC Meeting.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 97

We will be taking names and contact information at the April meeting to begin the main work of the task force now that the data set is clean and current.

At the January 2018 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the current data efforts between Factor and PHMSA. The NAR visualization tool has been built and continues to be updated. The NAR awards ceremony will continue to be done in the fall of each year, the 2018 venue is TBD. The NAR Reduction task force plans to engage with FRA Hazmat Seminar in August 2018.

TF Charge: Name Company 1 Identify the causes and propose solutions to reduce NAR’s

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 98

DOCKET T80.22 Asset Health

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that this activity would be reported under T100.22.1. RFD.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF gave an update describing the pilot program for PRV’s and requesting service equipment manufacturer volunteers to expand the program beyond PRV’s. The challenge of increasing the functionality beyond product recall into asset management was presented.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported this docket was opened to track the progress of integrating tank components into the asset health system.

Asset Health Reporting: Name Company Name Company Edmunds Exxon Mobil Siebold BNSF

TF Charge: Name Company 1 Track the progress of integrating tank components into the asset health system

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 99

DOCKET T59 Tank Car Research Program

October 2019 meeting, T. Treichel provided an update regarding docket T59 via email.

RSI- AAR Research Projects

Development and TCID is required Current T59, Original version: Startup at Railinc: New TCID is in service Operation of Tank for reporting version: Tank T59.2.1, Sims Professional November 2018 – at Railinc. Users Car Integrated certain car owners T59.2.2 Engineers target met should create Railinc Database (TCID) inspection and through per-car Phase 2 user IDs and request repair events. It fee paid to New version: improvements: TCID access, and all is now Railinc Railinc November 2019 questions should be programmed, Presentation of directed to Railinc operated and potential Phase 3 customer service. maintained by to TCC: January Phase 2 improvements Railinc. 2020 are underway, and a list of potential Phase 3 tasks is under review Collection and Ongoing effort RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional n/a Sims collects data from analysis of tank since the Engineers many sources and car accident data beginning of the creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank detailed record of the Car Safety events and outcomes in Project in 1970 accidents that damage tank cars. Assistance in Sims investigations is beneficial to tank car safety, and very much appreciated. New fields added regarding top fittings protection varieties, bottom outlet handle securement, fire exposure, unit trains have been created and are being backfilled for previous years Contact: Todd Treichel- Director RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project (540) 822-4800 [email protected] October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 100

At the July 2019 meeting, F. Gonzalez updated TCC on FRA’s research. • Testing on a DOT-113 car will be done in November. • Testing on a tender highway grade crossing at TTCI in 2020 T. Treichel updated the committee on AAR/RSI projects.

At the April 2019 meeting, T Treichel reported for the safety project that there will be a test of the new user interface for AFFTAC. It is anticipated that the new version will be available in the second half of 2019. The report used to determine CPR was published in February 2019. Alison Butko updated the committee on research activities being conducted by TC. Work is progressing on an H2S tester for use in the field. Once it is proven an ASTM standard will be progressed. A report on Task 3, characteristics of crude oil has been complete and is in peer review. Task 4 is complete.

Francisco Gonzalez reported for FRA that there will be doing a crash test using an LNG tender which is being constructed in accordance with M-1004. The test will simulate a highway rail crossing accident. Plan to do that test in September or October of 2019 at TTCI. DOT will be investigating the survivability of the valve cabinet.

DOT will be conducting PRV release tests. The test will be designed evaluate a full sized PRV on a scale model tank car (1/3 scale) using water as lading. There may be the potential for future tests with flammable liquid Plan to use ethanol instead of crude oil. Plan to look at 90 degrees, 45 degrees and 120 degrees. It is planned to protect the top half of the tank with thermal protection so the top metal does not get damaged. DOT will use 75PSI low (11,000 SCFM) and high (32,00 SCFM) capacity PRV’s for the tests.

At the January 2019 meeting, Shaun Singh (Transport Canada) and Todd Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, Alison Butko (Transport Canada), Francisco Gonzalez (FRA), and Todd Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

At the July 2018 meeting, S. Garneau (Transport Canada) and Todd Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

At the April 2018 meeting, S. Garneau (Transport Canada), Francisco Gonzalez (FRA), and Todd Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

On March 16, 2018 AAR received the RSI-AAR Project report. On March 28, 2018 AAR received the TC Research report. On April 2, 2018 AAR received the FRA Research report.

At the January 2018 meeting, S. Garneau (Transport Canada), Francisco Gonzalez (FRA), and Todd Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 101

Update: FRA Research Projects (7/12/19)

Contractor Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Status (s) Target

Railroad Tank Car Evaluation and FRA AAR TTCI December 2020 Published: Nondestructive validation of DOT/ORD/FRA- Methods nondestructive 16/35 and Evaluation evaluation 16/13 methods for use on http://www.fra.dot.gov/ tank eLib/details/L18338# cars and the p2_z50_gD quantification of the NDE process Final report to under FRA improve the review. probability of defect detection. Non-pressure tank FRA Note: Sharma Phase II Report published: car fittings Results to Associates Completed. DOT/FRA/ORD- 16/12 protection be shared Working on Phase http://www.fra. with TCC) III dot.gov/eLib/d etails/L17462# p4_z50_gD

Phase III test performed August 2017. Report under review Tank Car The main goal of FRA (Note: ENSCO Ongoing Report Published: Environment this project is to Results to DOT/FRA/ORD- Study have the be shared 16/39 instrumented tank with TCC) http://www.fra. car couple with the dot.gov/eLib/d FRA’s T16 high- etails/L18474# speed research p1_z50_gD vehicle and record the track geometry Ongoing Phase II and train handling ongoing.Testing for along with the Coupling Load Analysis trainloads to have a finished. complete picture of Reviewing data the environment Evaluation of The FRA wants to FRA TSI October 2017 The study is completed Loading and work with The and Unloading Sulphur Institute Published: Operations for and with industry to https://www.sulphurinst Sulphuric Acid reduce itute.org/pub/05d85466- and Spent these occurrences 0806-c910-7be5- Sulphuric Acid of solid d11a7a8856fc Rail Tank Cars Sulphur residue on molten Sulphur rail tank cars. Small scale fire Demonstrate by FRA Sharma & Completed Final Report published. testing scaled testing that Associates, Dr. https://www.fra. in rail tank cars Burke, The loaded with Sodium Chlorine dot.gov/eLib/details/L1 Hydroxide solution Institute 9736#p1_z10_gD_lRT_ (NaOH) s23 October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 102

or Potassium Hydroxide solution (KOH) solutions and not equipped with a PRD can survive a minimum of 100 minutes in a pool fire without rupture or otherwise release any lading. Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC December 2017 Report published on test of tank cars car crash tests in a DOT 112. period of two years. DOT/FRA/ORD- 16/38. The specimens will http://www.fra. be four different dot.gov/eLib/d specification tank etails/L18451# cars p1_z50_gD

Research Results Published for DOT 111

https://www.fra. dot.gov/eLib/det ails/L19820#p1 _z10_gD_lRT_s 23_lRS

and DOT 105

https://www.fra. dot.gov/eLib/det ails/L19821#p1 _z10_gD_lRT_s 23_lRS

In October perform a side test on a CPC 1232 Evaluation of Risk This research FRA,TC Sharma & Finished Completed Reduction from utilizes a Associates, Ltd. Phase I, and Tank novel and objective Phase II, Car Design & methodology for Published Operations quantifying under the and characterizing docket (HM- the 251) FAST act reductions in risk tests finished (or and results reductions in published on puncture docket. probabilities) that result from changes to tank car designs or the tank car operating environment.

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Full-scale fire test Obtain FRA SwRI, Sharma May 2020 Test performed at SwRI on a UN-T75 ISO experimental data & Associates in May 2017. Draft tank (LNG in a full-scale fire report under review. service) test. Provide a Phase II started. realistic fire exposure to the Second test tank and flatcar. will be Summer 2019 Evaluating The intent of this FRA Sharma and May 2020 Test was conducted on Performance of project is to Associates October 2019 test with Tank Car Pressure evaluate PRD Collaboration Ethanol on Summer Relief Devices performance under with Transport 2019 Under Fire fire conditions Canada Conditions through high temperature fire testing. No analytical evaluations of PRD performance are planned. This effort will be delivered through the development of a test matrix, the development of a suitable fire test setup, confirmatory/demo nstration testing of the setup, followed by execution of the full test matrix. It is intended that this testing be achieved through one-fourth or one- third scale test tanks (compared to full scale tank cars), though the PRDs are expected to be full scale. LNG Tender Perform a full-scale FRA, CVA, SWrI, December 2019 Working on building Railroad test on a LNG PHMSA, S&A, TTC, tender and plans to Crossing Accident tender in do the test at TTC Scenario Test. accordance with October 2019. AAR M1004 Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA TBD Reviewing proposals Mitigation for unit trains carrying Hazardous hazardous Material Unit materials, and also Trains. 2018 on mix trains Broad Agency carrying HM. Announcement.

Contact: Francisco González, III Tank Car and Hazardous Materials Project Manager Office of Research and Development U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, MS-20, Washington, DC 20590 [email protected] Tel (202) 493-6076, Fax (202) 493-6333

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You can find all published report in this website: http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/Find#p1_z10_lRT_s23

There is a new section for Miscellaneous Hazmat papers, for reports not published by FRA, but sponsored by FRA. The SWRI report on the Properties of Tank Car steels retired from the fleet is in this section, ASME papers and the NGRTC reports. http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0505

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RSI-AAR Research Projects (7/5/2019)

Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Contractor(s) Status Target AFFTAC thermal A variety of RSI-AAR T59 Southern Rockies Various Validation against high- model upgrades being Associates (Dr. fidelity models is in improvements made to the Scott Runnels) final stages. New beta model will version will appear in improve its use 2019. New features as a research tool will include more and a planning generalized PRV tool for future model, stronger fire tests capability for modeling mixtures, and other refinements. Development and Current version: Current T59, Original version: November 2018 – New TCID is in service Operation of Tank FRA funded the version: FRA, T59.2.1, Sims Professional target met at Railinc. Users Car Integrated development. RSI-AAR T59.2.2 Engineers should create Railinc Database (TCID) The RSI-AAR user IDs and request Safety Project New version: New version: TCID access, and all has added funds Funded by tank Railinc questions should be to replace paper car owners directed to Railinc R-1 and R-2 through per-car customer service. forms. The fee paid to Safety Project is Railinc funding the ongoing data collection process. New version under development at Railinc. Update and This work will RSI-AAR n/a U. of Illinois at 1Q2019 Final report was expand study of replace Report Urbana- published in February. conditional RA 05-02 with Champaign Project complete. probabilities of an updated study release incorporating a broader group of variables pertinent to tank car accident performance Collection and Ongoing effort RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional n/a Sims collects data from analysis of tank since the Engineers many sources and car accident data beginning of the creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank detailed record of the Car Safety events and outcomes in Project in 1970 accidents that damage tank cars. Assistance in Sims investigations is beneficial to tank car safety, and very much appreciated. Contact: Todd Treichel- Director RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project (540) 822-4800 [email protected]

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Transport Canada – Research update – July 2019

Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 991-2078 [email protected] Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and March 2020 The overall goal is an ASTM Transport of Petroleum Canadian Crude Quality CCQTA various method for this tester. Crude Oil Technical Association and research A preliminary prototype of the (CCQTA) on an H2S field research partners - automated field tester was finalized. tester project. The goal is to partners Natural First round of prototype testing was develop and validate a field Resources completed in November 2018. tester to measure H2S gas Canada, Preliminary results are being used to concentration that evolves into InnoTech modify the prototype for improved the vapour space of a Alberta, accuracy and a more robust petroleum crude oil container Albert analyzer. An advanced prototype under equilibrium conditions. Department of will also be built to the final design Energy, specifications, with the next Omnicon prototype to be completed in August Consultants 2019 with a portable version expected in late 2019 or early 2020. An ASTM method will be drafted concurrently with the final design build.

Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC InnoTech March 2020 TC has identified 25 Canadian crude sampling and analysis sampling and analysis plan to Alberta oil samples that include a campaign more robustly sample a wide distribution of heavy, medium and variety of crude oils in the light oils from tight and Canadian land transport conventional sources. Samples will system. TC would like to be obtained as close as possible to evaluate whether there are point of transport. Sampling has statistical differences in begun and will be completed in different types of crude oils. August 2019. Analysis of crude oil samples will begin in July 2019. Data analysis will include statistical assessment of crude oil properties to evaluate differences among crude oil types. Behavior of crude oil A combination of experimental TC National Literature Six two metre pool fire tests were and other complex work and computational Research Review conducted using Bakken crude oil in mixtures in tank cars modelling to determine how Council of Complete. January 2018. Six two metre pool exposed to fire tank cars containing crude oil Canada, fire tests were conducted using conditions (crude oil and other complex mixtures Sandia Testing: diluted bitumen (dilbit) in February pool fire testing) behave when exposed to fire National Labs 2017-2019 2019. The pool fire tests for the conditions. dilbit replicated the conditions of the Data analysis Bakken tests. Comparisons between 2019-2020 crude oil characteristics and fire characteristics will be made. Data from these tests (heat flux, heat release rate, flame temperature) will also be used as input to TC’s crude oil in tank car computational model. A draft report comparing different the hydrocarbon fuels is expected at TC in August 2019. Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Initial Equation of state for crude oil in State Modeling and work and computational Resources modeling and containment has been developed and Experimental Test modelling to determine how Canada experimental validated. The model can predict oil Validation crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) validation properties and reactions at October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 107

Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status in a closed container (such as a work temperatures up to 450 degrees C tank car). An equation of state completed in and under venting conditions (i.e., model has been developed and March 2018. release through PRV). validated to predict this Further behaviour over time at modeling Scenarios to combine these results different temperature settings. ongoing with the 2D computational model 2018-2020 for predictive accident analysis began. Variables assessed include: concentration of light ends in crude oils (i.e., volatility), crude oil type, level of thermal protection, and PRV orientation. Additional variables will be evaluated in the current year. The text matrix is currently under development. Computational 2D Investigate using computation TC Natural Initial Currently, 2D computational fluid Modeling of Behavior fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources modelling dynamics (CFD) model is being of Tank Cars Carrying motion and heat transfer in Canada complete. used in conjunction with the EOS Crude Oil in Fires tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) Scenario model to assess accident behaviour other flammable liquids in modelling of crude oil lading in specific fires. will be accident conditions. The 2D CFD is completed in used compute the ramp up in heat March 2020 transfer to the lading from the time the tank is exposed to fire until either: the heat flux to the lading reaches the heat output from the fire; or the pressure in the tank reaches the relief pressure. The heat transfer is evaluated for variety of crude oil types and for a variety of bare tank and thermally-protected scenarios. Hot Formed Steels and Experimental materials testing TC Natural March 2020 TC128B steel samples from a Cross Section Welds will characterize weld Resources previously-tested tank car underwent toughness for TC128B steels Canada testing in FY2018/19 to assess weld from a TC/DOT-117 tank car. (NRCan) characteristics at various temperatures with a focus on high temperature testing. This year’s testing will focus on expanding the results set with low temperature testing on samples from the same tank car. In FY 2018/19, all previous work on the strength, creep, and toughness of two tank car steels (A516-70 and TC128B) was combined into a single report which is being finalized for public release. Finite Element Analysis Development of a material TC Natural March 2020 An FEA material model and TC-117 Model on failure of a model (based on previous tank Resources tank car geometry were created in Tank Car in Fire car steel research) in a finite Canada FY 2018/19. This year’s work will Scenarios element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) update the model in areas that are a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA structurally significant to the FEA model will be used to simulate simulations. Work in the latter half tank car failure and to of the FY will use the model to characterize welds to assess assess a variety of situations to their effects on tank failures. determine failure points in pool fire scenarios (and will use inputs from another tank car computational model). Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release TC/US US DHS and a September Large scale chlorine releases October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 108

Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status testing to improve Departme number of 2019 completed in August/September understanding and fill critical nt of government 2016. Final public test report has knowledge, data, and Homeland and industry not yet been published by US DHS. capability gaps for chlorine and Security partners, Current work is small scale and has toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) (DHS) University of a focus of quantifying the reactivity chemical releases, which have (project Arkansas of chlorine with organic materials never been experimentally lead) and on chlorine deposition to impact tested or validated at scales on dispersion. Experiments have represented by rail car, tanker been taking place at University of truck, barge, or storage tank Arkansas in winter 2018 through release scenarios. summer 2019. Project report for the chamber studies is due in August 2019. The findings from the Jack Rabbit program are primarily used in two areas: emergency planning and response and chemical dispersion modelling refinement. Modelling of a Develop a model of an UN TC Friedman Phase 1 Phase 1 of the project included data cryogenic UN portable portable tank containing a Research completed in analysis from the FRA’s UN tank during fire testing cryogenic liquid, exposed to Corporation March 2018. portable tank fire test (where the fire. The tank geometry will be (FRC) Phase 2 will tank contained liquid nitrogen), and incorporated into numerical be completed proof of concept of a model to simulation software capable of in March reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, 2020. lading during the fire test conditions. thermal loading and two phase Interim report was delivered to TC equation of state. Model will in March 2018. Phase 2 is underway be validated using data from and includes model refinement to the FRA’s full scale UN include liquefied natural gas, portable tank fires. simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various prolonged fire accident conditions and rollover conditions. Rail Tank Car Hard Study hard coupling of TC Natural January 2020 This year includes a literature Coupling Study dangerous goods rail tank cars Resources review to assess the adequacy of to assess the adequacy of Canada current relative coupling speed current relative coupling speed (NRCan) limits. The report will identify gaps limits outlined in the in the existing literature and propose Transportation of Dangerous methods to address the gaps in the Goods Regulations (10.7(3)). form of a test plan. Computational 2D Investigate using computation TC Natural Initial Currently, 2D computational fluid Modeling of Behavior fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources modelling dynamics (CFD) model is being of Tank Cars Carrying motion and heat transfer in Canada complete. used in conjunction with the EOS Crude Oil in Fires tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) Current end model to assess accident behaviour other flammable liquids in fires date March of crude oil lading in specific 2019. accident conditions. The 2D CFD is used compute the ramp up in heat transfer to the lading from the time the tank is exposed to fire until either: the heat flux to the lading reaches the heat output from the fire; or the pressure in the tank reaches the relief pressure. Tank Car Steels Finite Development of a material TC Natural March 2019 FEA material model has been Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources implemented and tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada is under development. TC128B steel element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) samples from a previously-tested a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA tank car have undergone testing to model will be used to simulate assess temperature weld high temperature tank car characteristics at high and low October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 109

Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status failure and to characterize temperatures. A draft report on weld welds to assess their effects on characteristics has been submitted tank failures. and is under review. Future testing will include testing welds at multiple Additional experimental temperatures. materials testing will characterize weld toughness for TC128B steels from a TC/DOT-117 tank car. Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release TC/US US DHS and a March 2019 Large scale chlorine releases testing to improve Departme number of completed in August/September understanding and fill critical nt of government 2016. Final test report has not yet knowledge, data, and Homeland and industry been published by US DHS. capability gaps for chlorine and Security partners, Current work is small scale and has toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) (DHS) University of a focus of quantifying the reactivity chemical releases, which have (project Arkansas of chlorine with organic materials never been experimentally lead) and on chlorine deposition to impact tested or validated at scales on dispersion. This work has begun represented by rail car, tanker and the experimental matrix is truck, barge, or storage tank finalized. Experiments will take release scenarios. place at University of Arkansas in fall/winter 2018. Project report for the chamber studies is due in April 2019. The findings from the Jack Rabbit program are primarily used in two areas: emergency planning and response and chemical dispersion modelling refinement. DHS has established a modelling working group to ensure adequate incorporation of the JR data into existing dispersion software. Tank Car Lading Assessing effect of sloshing on TC National February Project is complete. Simulations Structure Interaction probability of derailment Research 2018 indicate that sloshing can have an (Sloshing) through accident report review, Council of (project is impact on wheel unloading in literature review and Canada complete) specific operational circumstances. preliminary computer Final report was provided to TC in modeling to analyze sloshing February 2018 and is being finalized in rail transportation. for publication. Modelling of a Develop a model of an UN TC Friedman Phase 1 Phase 1 of the project included data cryogenic UN portable portable tank containing a Research completed in analysis from the FRA’s UN tank during fire testing cryogenic liquid, exposed to Corporation March 2018. portable tank fire test (where the fire. The tank geometry will be (FRC) Phase 2 will tank contained liquid nitrogen), and incorporated into numerical be completed proof of concept of a model to simulation software capable of in March reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, 2019. lading during the fire test conditions. thermal loading and two phase Interim report was delivered to TC equation of state. Model will in March 2018. Phase 2 is underway be validated using data from and includes model refinement to the FRA’s full scale UN include liquefied natural gas, portable tank fires. simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various accident conditions.

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