Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda and Docket
April 22nd , 2021 Teleconference MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday: April 22nd, 2021 Teleconference - Closed Meeting
AAR TANK CAR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Railroads: Affiliation: Bruce Siebold (Chair) BNSF Railway Company John Birkmann (Vice-Chair) Union Pacific Railroad Andy Ash Railway Association of Canada Jim Kozey Canadian Pacific Railway Ryan Clark Kansas City Southern Railroad Chris Machenberg CSX Transportation Anthony Ippolito Canadian National Railway Alvaro Almaguer Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. Pat Brady Hazmat Committee Liaison (BNSF) Paul Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Joseph Caccamo Consolidated Rail Corporation JR Gelnar ASLRRA John Vergis Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
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 James Rader GBRX John Byrne RSI
AAR Ken Dorsey Association of American Railroads
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 2 | 227 MEETING AGENDA
Proposal Docket Subject Discussant Update Action Timeline Administration
Safety Briefing, Anti-Trust Introductions, Dorsey & St. Opening Remarks From The Chairman Peter, Siebold Tank Car Committee Meeting T146 Dorsey Schedule
New Business
100-21 New Business Dorsey
Regulatory / Research Dockets
Update FRA/TC/PH T59.1 Government Regulations Provided/ MSA/NTSB Attachment RSI- Update T59 Tank Car Research Program AAR/FRA/T Provided/ C Attachment Active Dockets
Procedures for Securing T1.1.4 Escobar Update TBP TBD Approval Consider M-1002 T1.3.1 Recommended Practice for Clark Update TBP TBD Sample Plans TCID Templet Review & T1.4 -- New Docket TBD Approval Process Charge 1& 2: Review Tank Car Elements in 7/1/2021 T5.31 Siebold Update TBP UMLER Charge 3: TBD Charge 1: Review Tank Car 4/1/2021 T5.32 Requirements in the AAR Siebold Update TBP Proposal Office and Field Manual expected
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 3 | 227 Performance of Bottom T10.31 Birkmann Update TBP July 1, 2021 Fitting Protections System Operational Effects on Safety Future T50.57 Schultz Update TBP Relief Device Performance RFD Appendix R review to December T59.2.1 Schultz Update TBP Address TCID requirements 22, 2020 Review of Volume Update T60.17 Hopper May 2021 Determination for Tank Cars Provided Designation DOT130AW for Dorsey/ T79.3.1 RFD-February TBD New Car Class Majors Consider New Dorsey/ T79.3.2 RFD-February TBD DOT113A90W Specification Majors Clarification of 49 CFR 179.24(a)(3) the November T79.41 Ippolito Update TBP Requirements for Variable 15, 2020 Identification Plates AAR FRA/TC Audits for T79.42 Dorsey Update TBP TBD Tank Car Committee Charge Welding Task Force Update CPC T80.2.4 Gamblin deadline Proposals Provided pending complete
T80.22 Incorporation by Reference Forister Update TBP TBD
Proposed Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for No later than T87.6.1 Sloan Update TBP Ethanol and Crude Oil Tank 6/1/2021 Cars Update Identify Requirements for T87.8 Perez Provided/ July 1, 2021 Tank Cars (DOT 117&111) Attachment CPC 1376 Evaluation and use of published. T88.1-93 Nondestructive Evaluation Meeker Update TBP Completed Consider Techniques RFD Rupture Disc Tolerance T90.39 McKisic Update TBP TBD Requirements Update Proposal Fastener Installation T91.2.6 Stein Provided/ Proposal submitted Requirements Attachment 3/24/2021
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 4 | 227 Update Qualification Requirements T91.2.7 Perez Provided/ May 1, 2021 For Heater Systems Attachments Locomotive Fuel Tender- T91.2.8 Siebold Update TBP TBD Activity Codes B87 & C12 Proposal Review Stencil Placement Forister/ pending T92.18 Update TBP TBD Requirements for Tank Cars Rader final review Proposal Review Appendix C for pending T92.19 Compliance with Federal Forister Update TBP TBD final Regulations review Review Appendix D for Update Compliance with Current 49 T93.20 Welch Provided/ TBD CFR 180 Inspection Attachments Requirements Pending TF charges Review M-1002 Appendix E that were T94.31 paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers Schultz Update TBP TBD due for Non-Pressure Cars January 2021 Update Review Appendix M Material T95.26.1 Saxton provided/ TBD for Tank Car Tanks Attachment Review Appendix M T95.26.2 Materials for Service Nunez Update TBP TBD Equipment Retention Interval of RFD- T100.9.3 Hopper Radiographic Film November CPC 1357 Service Equipment completed. T100.22.1 Forister CPC published Component Tracking- PRV Consider RFD TF charge 1: 9/1/2021 Service Equipment Update TF charge 2: T100.22.2 Component Tracking- All Zimmerman provided/ 10/1/2021 Service Equipment Categories Attachment TF charge 3/4/5: TBD Tank Car Committee T147 Structure And Procedures/ Dorsey Update TBP TBD Publication of Appendix P
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 5 | 227 Review Appendix P of M- RFD- October T148 1002 (Tank Car Committee Forister & Replaced Procedures) with T147 Standing Dockets
AAR Circular Letters/MA T15.1 Dorsey Update TBP &EW Equipment Engineering Update T15.9 Saxton Committee Update Provided Update T15.11 Umler Committee Update Siebold Provided Need T15.12 CRB/ARB Committee Update New Docket Discussant Update TBP/ T55 Service Trials Khalid Attachment RFD- T59.2.2 TCID Template Review Schultz November Locomotive Fuel Tender T79.36 TBD Update TBP Initiative AAR Hazardous Materials T80.4 Brady Update TBP Committee Liaison North American N.A.R. T80.12 Caccamo Update TBP Program RFD- T80.21 ATTCRP Fronczak November
T87.9 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan Ippolito Update TBP
Interim Guidance Audit RFD- T91.39 Sisto Documentation November Consider new steels and Update modifications to current steel T95.7.4 Saxton Provided/ specifications for tank car Attachment tank
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 6 | 227 Administration DOCKET T146 TANK CAR COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE March 2021 teleconference update, following were discussed. • K. Dorsey reported that the April TCC Meeting will be held on Go To Webinar since the platform can hold up to 500 participates. The AAR event calendar will have a RSVP registration for companies to start registering a week before the meeting. AAR staff will approval the list of participates. • The private session will be held on Wednesday morning, April 21st. The government updates and new business to also be held on Wednesday afternoon. The closed session will take place on Thursday, April 22nd. • All TF chairs will be requested to send presentations/information a week before the meeting. • Action item: K. Dorsey to send out an invite the week of the April 12th to set up a practice webinar for the committee. Registration sign up link to be sent to the committee before putting it on the AAR event calendar page.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, it was discussed that the April meeting will be planned on a different platform. October 2021 TCC meeting is still booked to take place in person in Addison, TX. • Action Item: R. Kinsley to provide information from CI's investigation of virtual platforms and procedures for how AAR can manage the meeting with several hundred people since April meeting will need to be executed on a different and bigger platform. AAR staff to send out save the dates on future TCC meetings.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action Item: ▪ February 2021 TCC meeting is scheduled as a webinar. AAR staff is unclear about in person meetings till after April 2021. April meeting will also most likely be scheduled as a teleconference. ▪ Dates for February 2021 meeting: 3rd and 4th ▪ Dates for April 2021 meeting: 21st and 22nd ▪ Dates for July 2021 meeting: 21st and 22nd ▪ Dates for October 2021 meeting: 20th and 21st
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • TCC meetings to be held through a webinar until further notice. A detailed meeting schedule for August, September, and October 2020 TCC meetings to be sent out week before the meeting. • AAR presumes that April 2021 TCC meeting will be the first in person meeting since the Coronavirus pandemic.
June 2020 teleconference update,
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 7 | 227 • A webinar will take place on July 22nd and 23rd for the TCC meeting. A detailed meeting schedule will be sent out weeks before the meeting. It was also reported that October TCC meeting will be held through a webinar.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, • A decision on whether the July TCC meeting will be held in Montreal, CA will be decided in late June.
March 2020 teleconference meeting, • TCC April 2020 meeting is cancelled due to the pandemic. An executive session will be held through a webinar. A schedule will be developed later this month. • Two options are given to the Tank Car Committee. No decision as to when the meeting will be held has been made as of right now. It appears that the meeting dates may be moved to the first full week in October. At the January 2020 meeting, the following new dates and locations were set for 2020 TCC meetings:
Year Dates Meeting Location
2020 April 22-23rd TCC Addison, Texas
2020 July 22-23rd Exec Montreal, Canada
2020 October 28-29th TCC TBD (Dates under review)
At the October 2019 meeting, the following dates are locations were set for 2020 TCC meetings:
Year Dates Meeting Location
2020 January 29- 30th Exec Fort Worth, Texas (QAC meeting will also be during this time a joint meeting is scheduled for Friday) 2020 April 22-23rd TCC Addison, TX ??
2020 July 22-23rd Exec Montreal, Canada/K.C.
2020 October 28-29th TCC TBD (Dates under review)
At the July 2019 meeting, dates and locations mentioned below were set for upcoming
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 8 | 227 meetings. The committee agreed to add a town hall meeting on October 15th in Addison, TX.
Year Dates Meeting Location
2019 October 15th Townhall Addison, TX (8 am to 5 pm)
2019 October 16th-17th TCC Addison, TX
2020 January 29th- 30th Exec Fort Worth, Texas (QAC meeting will also be during this time. BNSF HQ can be alternate meeting location if no room at QAC venue. 2020 April 22 – 23rd TCC TBD
2020 July 22-23rd Exec Montreal, Canada
2020 October 21-22nd TCC TBD
2021 February 3-4th Exec Jacksonville, FL
2021 April 21-22nd TCC TBD
2021 July 21-22nd Exec Roanoke, Virginia
2021 October 20 -21st TCC TBD
❖ Staff Note: Teleconferences will be added by AAR staff.
At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey gave an update to the July 2019 meeting in Chicago. The meeting will be held at the O’Hare Marriott; the October 2019 meeting will be held in Addison, TX at same location as 2018. The committee agreed that the January 2020 meeting will be at CSX/Jacksonville (Jan 23-24).
At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that he will send out calendar invites for monthly calls on the third Thursday of each month with the exception of the months that face-to- face meetings are held.
Year Dates Meeting Location
2019 April 17-18th Main Denver, CO
2019 May 16th TCC Teleconference
2019 June 20th TCC Teleconference
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 9 | 227 2019 July 24-25th TCC Chicago, IL
2019 August 15th TCC Teleconference
2019 September 19th TCC Teleconference
2019 October 16-17th Main Addison, TX
2019 November 21st TCC Teleconference
2019 December 19th TCC Teleconference
At the October 2018 meeting, the dates of 11/14 and 12/13 were added to the schedule for monthly teleconferences in 4Q18.
Starting with the April 2019 TCC meeting, AAR plans to host learning events / workshops. Depending on public interest, pre-registration may be required. TCC meeting schedule / main session will have to be revised to accommodate this change.
Additionally, it was reported that CSX will host the January 2019 Jacksonville, FL TCC meeting and can host 48 people due to room availability. The 23 TCC voting members, AAR staff, and government representatives noted below are included. Any alternates & guests must submit their names to the TCC chair and Ken Dorsey.
The following are authorized to attend the January and July executive committee: 23 – TCC Voting Members • 5 – AAR Staff (RG, Bob, Ken, Matt, Alice) • 5 - Government: FRA – Randy Keltz, Mark Maday, Francisco Gonzalez; PHMSA – Leonard Majors; TC – Shawn Singh • 4 – Additional Non-Voting Association Representatives (AFPM Rob Benedict, ACC Jeff Sloan, API (TBD), TFI Justin Loucheim) • 11 – Remaining seats for approved alternates / guests.
Point of Contact: Name Company Dorsey Association of American Railroads
Purpose of Docket: For executive TCC to decide the schedule for future Tank Car Committee meetings.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 10 | 227 New Business
DOCKET T100-21 NEW BUSINESS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. • The need for RME to be intrinsically safe (App A 3.13.1.1) : AAR raised concerns for the shipper’s requirements regarding this subject. Placing a flammable liquid with a non- intrinsically safe device would be dangerous. The shippers stated that device should be intrinsically safe before being placed on a car. Stenciling on the cars regarding the status of device was a suggestion made. ▪ Action item: TCC suggested that proponent send more information on this device to be reviewed by the private committee. • The certification conditions for C4M facilities application of linings or coatings service equipment. (App B 3.1.5.10): Valves are produced overseas, shipped to the US and assembled in a certified facility. Is there a need to certify a facility that lines and coats? The facility is overseas and not certified. Is a lined body an assembly or a component? ▪ Action item: TCC suggest that the proponent send in a formal written proposal detailing the issue and provide a probable solution to be reviewed. • Suitable drawings for service equipment for application or manufacture: Proponent wants a clarification on suitable drawings and manufacturing drawings. Valve manufacture don’t want to give up drawings and car owner don’t have drawings. How can one maintain specification requirements without specifications? 1.1.4 docket TF has been aware of this issue and will be tackling this for the new publications. ▪ Action item: AAR staff to get with regulators and set minimums for shops now with safety in accordance.
February 2021 update, • The need for RME to be intrinsically safe (App A 3.13.1.1) • The certification conditions for C4M facilities application of linings or coatings service equipment. (App B 3.1.5.10) • Suitable drawings for service equipment for application or manufacture.
December 2020 teleconference update, • K. Dorsey and B. Siebold discussed the EEC request to have the TCC review Chapter 2 paragraph 2.5, specifically 2.5.1.2, 2.5.1.3 requirements. TCC to have RSI-TCC members to draft a proposed revisions to Chapter 2 paragraph 2.5 requested by EEC. • Action Item: K. Dorsey to provide the paragraphs from EEC on M-1002, Chapter 2 paragraph 2.5 and have the TCC-RSI members draft a proposed revision to the paragraphs by the January 2021 meeting.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 11 | 227 At the October 2020 teleconference update, E. Apland reported on centralized database for tank car gauge tables. It was noted that car lessors do provide gauging tables. They are available on websites and can be requested. K. Dorsey reported on concerns of estimating flow rates for PRV’s of differing set pressures. This is being handled through the chapter 1 update. K. Dorsey also reported on portable electric torque wrench. Appendix J wording to be discussed/ changed to allow this device to be calibrated and verified. Remote Auditing was discussed and is to be continued under private agenda.
October 2020 update, • Centralized database for tank car gauge tables • Flow Rates for PRV’s of differing set pressures • Portable Electric Torque Wrench
September 2020 teleconference update, • Lined/coated service equipment components- subcontract or not for C4a/ C4m / C5 facilities. See Appendix B, 3.1.5.10, 3.1.5.11, and 3.4.1 (2nd to last bullet). Consider allowance for individual components, not subassemblies. ▪ Needs a decision on Appendix B by October meeting.
At the July 2020 teleconference update, no new business was reported.
May 2020 teleconference update, • TF chairs will be selected from railroads, suppliers (tank or component), car owners or shippers in the future. Any chair not from those groups will need to be switched out. This change should be clearly communicated in policy. • Asset Health working on codifying submerged bearings and tank car exposed to water (insulation). • UTLX spider manway cover underwent teardown inspection. K. Dorsey to ballot this approval.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, • The audit of the TCC by DOT/TC identified load case issues for the DOT 115 class cars. A docket is to be opened to handle the outstanding issues for approvals on 115 cars. • Visions of AAR online systems were discussed: J. Byrne and M. Forister to harmonize with different groups working on future changes to develop a document to present to the committee.
April 2020 update, • Committee to discuss requirements for the gauging devices and openings to the inner tank on DOT 115 class cars. • Committee to discuss establishment of specific requirement for fabricators of tank car components. • Committee to discuss the difference between approving employee qualification program or process qualification program and approving employee qualification or a process • Vision of AAR online systems
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 12 | 227 • Add AAR FRA/TC audit of the tank car committee
At the January 2020 meeting, no new business was reported.
November 2019 teleconference update, J. Byrne discussed the TC equivalency certification and the several methods to determine API gravity. It was proposed that: • API gravity at 50 degrees or less should be used • Certificate number needs to be marked on the car and manway > 4” • The wording “greater than” should be used rather than a symbol for clarity. • It was discussed that the PRV STD pressure was required in the equivalency certificate by referencing the Appendix A template
At the October 2019 meeting, actions were discussed by the committee: 1. Appendix W & T were discussed, K. Dorsey will distribute the proposals for these two Appendices to the committee by next meeting. 2. J Byrne discussed a concept to deal with DOT 117 R conversions configured with only fiberglass insulation. RSI will work with DOT to renew their equivalence certificate using API values, to prevent more volatile products from inadvertently being loaded in this type car. 3. The committee was asked to consider excluding external heater coils from the periodic qualification requirements of tank car tanks.
For the July 2019 meeting the following actions were taken by the committee. 1. The committee agreed that the T100.93 TF should take up the question of harmonizing table 1.19 and table 1.20, the retention interval for Radiography Testing and Ultrasonic Testing inspection data. 2. GATX presented two proposals for interim guidance to AAR auditors and certified shops to define applicable drawings the lack of original drawings or approvals and what constitutes in kind replacement. This follows a discussion during the April 2019 TCC. As part of this topic the scope of using a previously approved 4-2 for approval of work on a different tank is to be clarified. The committee agreed to open a docket and the following personnel joined the TF: • Tony Sisto • Ken Dorsey • N. Scott Murray • AJ Konrad (FRA) • John Byrne • Joe Perez ❖ The charge of the TF: • Develop interim guidance for certified facilities to comply with the requirement for approvals and drawings when performing work. • Additionally, TCC approved the motion to provide BOE with interim guidance on applicable drawings BOE will continue to audit the standard/ regulations and record findings as Items of Concern for tracking. 3. RSI presented an update to RSI 100. The program has been modified to address DOT
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 13 | 227 concerns expressed in their review of the program. RSI has removed from the list of covered components items that would have Appendix W or T processes used in their manufacture. No action of the TCC was requested at this time.
For the July 2019 meeting the following item was forwarded to the committee for consideration.
Docket T100.9.3 Proposed change: Chapter 1 table 1.19 Current: Radiographs and radiographic reports or UT 10 years reports Proposed: Radiographs and radiographic reports or UT Current qualification interval reports
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 April 2019 meeting the following actions were taken, 1. At the April 2019 meeting it was agreed that comments to dockets T80.2.4. and T88.1 will be gathered and TCC will forward them to the TF for action. The TCID portion of the appendix R update needs to be included in the update to appendix R. It was agreed to have comments by the May TCC call. 2. Applicability of a 4-2 vs. the use of TCID
Clarification of process of when an approval is required and when a previous approval can be referenced in a TCID entry. The following interim guidance was drafted.
Proposed Interim Procedure/Guidance: A) Replacing an approved valve with another approved valve with the same form, fit, and function. • PRVs must be in compliance with Appendix A B) Using an approved fittings arrangement with no modification/alteration for use or application on another rail car of the same tank class. C) Using an approved fittings arrangement with modification/alteration for use or application on another rail car of the same tank class. • Must comply with Appendix E for fittings protection and dimensions. • Reference OM Rule 88 for engineer qualifications (reference definitions 49 CFR 171.8 for design certifying engineer) • Function-specific training on Appendix E D) Reporting
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 14 | 227 • TCID could be used to report all three scenarios above • Develop an example for each scenario E) Direction given to auditors • Auditors shall continue to report findings • Applies to new audits and any outstanding audit reports effective upon TCC approval date (TBD) of this guidance F) Dorsey and Siebold to draft guidance on applicable drawings for service equipment at facilities.
3. To support the new online system programming and consistency with member participation, the committee agreed to the following clarification on the voting process previously approved in January 2019. It was noted that abstentions DO count towards establishing quorum requirements. 4. The TCC would like to see the revisions to Appendix W, T, R and A along with Chapter 1 given high priority. It would be the intention to publish a new revision of M-1002 when this work is complete. 5. Presentation - J. Byrne gave an RSI-100 Standard overview. It was presented that this standard would be used by certified tank car facilities to manage subcomponent suppliers. Proposal would allow the certified facilities to include certain component supplier’s product into the purchasing facilities QA program. This would apply to manway covers, spools, blind flanges, pressure plates, plate fittings. RSI plans to utilize DOT Notice of Review of Guidance (2/5/19) to deliver.
The following questions were raised: • does this meet in-bound, material inspection requirements of M-1003 and element 2.9 subcontracting / purchasing? • would TCC and QA committees still have visibility (oversight) to these tank car components? • does this “alternate standard” meet the intent of 49 CFR Subpart 179.7?
New business April 2019. 1. T80.2.4. Proposal has been forwarded to the executive committee for consideration Please find the provided proposal. 2. T88.1. Proposal has been forwarded to the executive committee for consideration Please find the provided proposal. 3. Applicability of a 4-2 for alteration, conversion, repair and modification of tank cars. At issue is when an R-1 can be used referencing a previously approved 4-2 as documentation for work performed on a tank car. Reference M-1002 chapter 1 1.4.2.8 and appendix R 3.3.2. 4. Applicable drawings. The executive committee has been asked to develop guidance on the level of drawing necessary for valve installation and valve maintenance. 5. Quorum clarification. Review that abstentions DO count towards establishing quorum requirements
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 15 | 227 Simple Examples: Facility Service Equipment 3- Approve 3-Approve 2- Disapprove 4- Disapprove 6-Abstain 6- Abstain Quorum of 11/21 met Quorum of 13/24 met 10- No votes 13- No Votes Ballot Approved Ballot Disapproved
Point of Contact: Name Company Dorsey Association of American Railroads
Purpose of Docket: Discuss New Business
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 16 | 227 Regulatory / Research Dockets
DOCKET T59.1 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS April 2021 update, S. Singh provided an update for Transport Canada via email. • Attachment: Regulatory update presentation
P. Eamonn provided an update for PHMSA via email. • Rulemaking Update (HM-265/HM-233G) • Service Equipment Drawing Interpretation • NTSB R-19-3 Webinar Announcement (registration link & perhaps document)
D. Church provided an update for TSB- Canada via email. • Attachment: Investigations completed and started document
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, R. Keltz provided an update for FRA • Office of Safety ▪ Charlie King- Director, Office of Railroad Infrastructure and Mechanical ▪ Selected- Deputy Staff Director, Hazardous Materials Division • 2020 OTMAs (Jan 1- Dec 31): Total = 6,255, OTMA 1= 170; OTMA 2=47; OTMA 3= 6,038. (Scrubbed out N/As). OTMA data posted on FRA Hazmat web page, updated through June 30th, 2020.Website shows Dec. 2019. • New OTMA application portal being developed and implemented later this year. • Tank Car Facilities: Tank Car Team conducted 58 tank car facility audits since January 1st to December 31st . • Tank Car Owners: 8 owner audits were conducted by Tank Car Team since January 1st to December 31st. Conducting follow up with owners after an HM incident occurs. Starting to review data supporting qualification intervals. • RWD o Monitoring is still active for 2015 McKenzie vales. o Monitoring is still active for ARI/ACF built tank cars with cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds. AAR MA reporting • Tank Car Safety Issue o Coating and Lining owners are not verifying commodity compatibilities. Operating cars with corrosive and reactive products as “PP”. • Other Activities: o Cam-lock fittings ▪ Regardless of their placement in use, primary, secondary or tertiary, they are considered as closures. ▪ Acceptable conditions in transportation- “Slip” rotation (no separation of cap from fitting or “rattling”) ▪ Unacceptable conditions in transportation- fitting and/or cap does not
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 17 | 227 match approved design drawings, evidence of visible or audible leak, separation of cap from fitting or “rattling” while cam locks are in the proper closed and locked position. o Emergency Responder operations invalidated a tank cars qualification. (unless a TCF). ▪ ER should mark or identify any/all fasteners that were tightened to better identify what components were taken out of qualification during an ER event. ▪ Communication to the equipment owner. o Training tank car(s) markings and identification. ▪ Specification marking ▪ Out of date obsolete markings ▪ UMLER code o Special Permit(s) for no inspection of gaskets on hinged and bolted manway covers. ▪ Applicant must demonstrate connection is closed and reliable ▪ Leak tested prior to shipment o HMD and TCT developing new enhanced HMI process, procedures and database. ▪ Investigate to root cause, ensure corrective and preventative measures ▪ Detailed data request
E. Patrick and L. Majors from PHMSA discussed the update provided earlier during the month.
M. Kotchounian and D. Church from TSB- Canada reported: • During the past quarter, 3 investigation reports, 1 investigation released. R19C0094 in Barons Alberta included a mainline derailment of 11 tank cars at 40mph. Of the derailed tank cars, 3 DOT 112s carrying Anhydrous ammonia did not breach, however, 3 non jacketed CPC 1232s did release Octanes from impacts to the bottom outlet valve assemblies (Octanes UN 1262). • Also started 5 new investigations, only one of which involved tank cars. Just last week a derailment of 22 cars occurred at 46mph in New Brunswick, of the 22 cars, there were 3 loaded LPG and 5 residue Propylene cars, however, there was no breach.
S. Singh from Transport Canada discussed the update provided earlier during the month. it was also reported: • TDGR Part 6 (Training) ▪ CGSB 192.3 standard published November 2020 and will be eventually be incorporated into Part 6 of the TDG Regulations ▪ an industry working group has been formed to develop guidance material for complying with the new standard • TDG Remote Oversight Activities ▪ bulletin can be found at https://tc.canada.ca/en/dangerous-goods/safety- awareness-materials-faq/safety-awareness-kit-industry/alternative-oversight- activities-remote-oversight. • Government of Canada Budget 2021 consultations
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 18 | 227 ▪ organizations can go to letstalkbudget2021.ca for questionnaire or make submissions
P. Stancil reported for NTSB: • New Publications: ▪ Safety Recommendation Report: Placement of DOT-111 Tank Cars in High Hazard Flammable Trains and the Use of Buffer Cars for the Protection of Train Crews. The report was published on December 2, 2020. Report number is NTSB/RSR-20/01. o The report references two ongoing accident investigations at Draffin Kentucky and Fort Worth Texas. o Both accidents involved derailments of ethanol unit trains with hazardous materials release and post-accident fire. o Final accident reports for Draffin, KY and Fort Worth, TX are currently undergoing internal review. o The safety recommendation report cited 3 findings o NTSB issued one new safety recommendation to the AAR, ASLRRA, and the RFA o NTSB reiterated two existing safety recommendations to PHMSA o The NTSB reiterated one existing safety recommendation to the FRA: ▪ On November 23, NTSB adopted a report on the August 2, 2017 CSX Train Derailment with Hazardous Materials Release in Hyndman, PA, report number NTSB/RAR-20/04. This accident involved the derailment of tank cars loaded with LPG and molten sulfur, among other commodities o The probable cause of the accident was related to the use of hand brakes on empty rail cars to control train speed and the placement of blocks of empty rail cars at the front of the consist, which led to elevated longitudinal and lateral forces at wheel-rail interfaces and wheel tread buildup. o The NTSB issued one safety recommendation to the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) • Other Active Tank Car Investigations. ▪ NTSB is investigating the July 29, 2020 derailment of a Union Pacific Railroad freight train with hazardous materials release and fire in Tempe, Arizona. NTSB # RRD20LR005. A preliminary report was published on September 10, 2020, available at NTSB.gov. The accident report is under development. ▪ The NTSB is conducting a limited investigation into the accident performance of DOT-117R tank cars following the December 22, 2020 derailment of a BNSF Railway petroleum crude oil unit train in Custer, Washington. NTSB # HMD21LR001. A preliminary report was published on January 28, 2021, available at NTSB.gov.
February 2021 update, S. Singh provided an update for Transport Canada via email • New Minister of Transport was appointed on January 12, 2021
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 19 | 227 o Honorable Marc Garneau has moved on to become Minister of Foreign Affairs o Honorable Omar Alghabra replaces him as Minister of Transport Canada • CGSB 43.147 standard o TC, Committee Chair and CGSB currently in process of reviewing comments to the first draft that was circulated in Fall 2020. • Derailment of Residue Crude 117J's in Vavenby BC November 2020 o On-site tank car assessments conducted by TDG Pacific Region
L. Majors provided an update for PHMSA via email: • Presidential Transition is occurring and existing rulemaking efforts (HM-233G, HM-265) will be reviewed by the incoming administration. Previously published timelines in the Unified Agenda are subject to change. No update regarding the LNG by Rail lawsuit at this moment. • Thermal Protection Systems List is updated on the PHMSA website. The list contains systems which no longer require test verification. The list is available here: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/tank-car-thermal-protection- system-list
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, R. Keltz provided an update for FRA • HM Division- Mel Massaro from Acting DSD to Ken Holgard • 2020 OTMAs (Jan 1- Sept 30): Total = 4, 820, OTMA 1= 130; OTMA 2=42; OTMA 3= 4,648. OTMA data posted on FRA Hazmat web page, updated through June 30th, 2020.Website shows Dec. 2019 • Tank Car Facilities: Tank Car Team conducted 48 tank car facility audits since January 1st to September 30th. Currently 20 new facilities remain to be audited by Tank car team. Facilities still found w/o compliant inspection test plans. • Tank Car Owners: 8 owner audits were conducted by Tank Car Team since January 1st to September 30th. Currently, 260 owners remain to be audited. Conducting follow up with owners after an HM incident occurs, starting to review data supporting qualification intervals. • RWD o Monitoring is still active for 2015 McKenzie vales. o Monitoring is still active for ARI/ACF built tank cars with cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds. AAR MA reporting • Tank Car Safety Issue o BOV leak at saddle, one car- 28 cars suspect- was due to cap screws bottomed out in mounting holes • Other Activities: o FRA monitoring C-19 impact on qualification of tank cars due in 2020. o FRA approval of 117P specification tank car – two approvals complete o AIP program revisions- reviews and renewals o HM and TCT developing an HMII process and procedure- Investigate to root cause, ensure corrective and preventative measures. • Action item: K. Dorsey to look into the distribution of operating instruction from the
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 20 | 227 other proponent of BOV disengaging handles. E. Patrick reported for PHMSA: o Final rule HM-219C “Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Miscellaneous Petitions to Reduce Regulatory Burdens” has been approved by the Secretary of Transportation and sent to the Federal Register for publication. An unofficial copy of the final rule will be posted to the PHMSA website (www.phmsa.dot.gov) on 10/22 or 10/23. o PHMSA published final rule HM-264 “Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail” on 7/24/2020, and it became effective on 8/24/2020. We have received several legal challenges to the final rule. At this point, no briefing schedule has been set by the court. o No updates on HM-233G or HM-265.
M. Kotchounian and D. Church from TSB- Canada discussed the update provided earlier during the month.
S. Singh from Transport Canada discussed the update provided earlier during the month.
October 2020 update, S. Singh provided an update for Transport Canada via email • First draft of the CGSB 43.147 tank car standard to distributed to the standards technical committee in October for comment.
M. Kotchounian provided an update for TSB- Canada • Last semester (23 April 2020 to 30 September 2020) ➢ Completed 11 investigations o 2 investigations where tank cars were involved (no recs or safety concerns issued: ▪ R20W0031 Emo ▪ ON, R19C0088 Irvine, AB o 2 investigations where 1 Recommendation and 2 Board Safety Concerns were issued. ➢ Started 3 investigations o No hazmat / tank car issues identified ➢ Issued 3 safety advisories to Transport Canada: o RSA 05/20 related to risks posed by specific wheel sets (R20H0031) o RSA 06/20 related to the management of in-train forces (R19T0107) o RSA 07/20 related to structural issues on specific bathtub gondola cars (R19T0107).
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, R. Keltz provided an update for FRA • Office of Safety reorganization: no change as of April. No new hiring until reorganization if finalized. • 2020 OTMAs (Jan 1- July 1): Total = 3,376, OTMA 1= 116; OTMA 2=42; OTMA 3= 3,218. OTMA data posed on FRA Hazmat web page, updated through July 2020. • Tank Car Facilities: Tank Car Team conducted 32 tank car facility audits since January
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 21 | 227 1st to July 1st. Currently 15 new facilities remain to be audited by Tank car team. Facilities still found w/o compliant inspection test plans. • Tank Car Owners: 8 owner audits were conducted by Tank Car Team since January 1st to July 1st. Currently, 260 owners remain to be audited. Conducting follow up with owners after an HM incident occurs, starting to review data supporting qualification intervals. • RWD o Monitoring is still active for 2015 McKenzie vales. o Monitoring is still active for ARI/ACF built tank cars with cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds. AAR is providing the inspection information provided by car owners. • Tank Car Safety Issue o Investigating issues with remote disengaging bottom outlet valve handles. Cars with partially open valves at time of unloading. Two designs have been identified for particular attention. Training material is being prepared for the operation of the identified designs by the manufactures. • Other Activities: o Monitoring COVID-19 impact on qualification of tank cars. DOT has been asked to consider waivers or extensions, but no action has been taken at this time. o The field team will be focused on shippers versus carriers. Revamping hazmat investigation process. o Operating in 8 districts. All discipline reports are reviewed by M. Massaro the interim deputy staff director. L. Majors reported for PHMSA: o HM-219-C petitions rule. TIH phase out and changing I cars to H o HM233G- no new rail special permits or petitions this quarter. The rule will include the DOT- 130 & 131 tank car specifications. o HM-264 LNG by rail. Will be published in the Federal registered the week of 7/20/20. o HM-265 multi- modal rule. Will include RSAC recommendations. It will incorporate revisions to tank car facilities. In process. S. Kelley reported for PHMSA: o Letter of interpretation highlights visual inspections. The department receives close to 200 interpretations throughout the year come in all sizes and genres. Plan to retract the interpretation and re-issuing it. Efforts will be put into bringing clarification to the regulations.
S. Singh provided reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. Refer to July 2020 update.
P. Stancil reported for NTSB • No new tank car investigations since April meeting. • Drafting safety recommendations report. Train placement, buffer car rules and marshalling of tank cars in HHFT’s. • Awaiting response from AAR over New Martinsburg, WV chloride car, implement post weld heat treatment. M. Kotchounian reported for TSB- Canada
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 22 | 227 • Completed 5 investigations. Issued one recommendation and one safety concern related to regular operations. Non hazmat related. • 26 ongoing investigation of which 7 have hazmat or packaging component. Manitoba accident report is progressing with technical review of the tanker examination lab report as part of TSV formal report review process.
July 2020 update, S. Singh provided an update for Transport Canada via email • CGSB starting to reach out to the 43.147 committee members; expect first working draft in the summer. • CSA B625-2020 edition was published in March; the in-force date is September 30, 2020. • Update on Electronic Shipping Document regulatory sandbox project: Equivalency Certificates authorizing electronic shipping documents have been issued to BNSF, CN and CP.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, R. Keltz provided an update for FRA • Office of Safety reorganization: o Tank Car Team will be reporting to Gary Fairbanks under the Motive Power and Equipment division. o Regional discipline field staff will be reporting to staff directions. o Regional support staff will be assigned to individual railroads. o Management of regional administration will report to director Mike Long o Mark Maday will oversee field operations • 2020 OTMAs (Jan 1- March 31): Total = 1,858; OTMA 1= 104; OTMA 2=31; OTMA 3= 1,723. OTMA data posed on FRA Hazmat web page. • Tank Car Facilities: Tank Car Team conducted 27 tank car facility audits since January 1st to March 31st. Currently 15 new facilities remain to be audited by Tank car team. None of 27 with system to ID and ensure QA of sourced components • Tank Car Owners: 4 owner audits were conducted by Tank Car Team since January 1st to March 31st. Currently, 265 owners remain to be audited. • RWD o Monitoring is still active for 2015 McKenzie vales. o Monitoring is still active for ARI/ACF built tank cars with cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds. • Tank Car Safety Issue o Investigating issues with remote disengaging bottom outlet valve handles. Two manufactures are displaying an issue. Senior management was informed, further action has not been determined yet. o Argon cars appear to have NAR issues. Blown rupture disks, valve coming loose in transportation. Requirements of 180 (F) does not apply to these cars. o Non-double shelf couplers are being found on tank cars. • Other Activities: o Monitoring COVID-19 impact on qualification of tank cars. Shippers are having
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 23 | 227 issues qualifying cars. Will consider extending service intervals if necessary. o A rulemaking HM265A for hazmat regulation reform. Trying to get an ANPRM out this summer. FRA is also considering standing up another Hazmat RSAC late third quarter or 4th quarter. L. Majors reported for PHMSA: o HM-219-C petitions rule. TIH phase out and changing I cars to H o HM233G- special permits. Plan to incorporate DOT-113-90 cars at OST o HM-264 at OMB. PHMSA leadership briefing OMB this week. Feedback is expected by next week. o HM-265 multi- modal rule. Will include RSAC recommendations. It will incorporate revisions to tank car facilities. Comments were provided earlier during the week. o Received a petition with respect to buffer cars for distributed power. The petition will go for interagency review in a few weeks.
S. Singh provided reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. Refer to April 2020 update.
P. Stancil reported for NTSB • Report was given on the following investigations. For further details reference the attachment or visit NTSB.gov o CSX HHFUT traveling 25 mph, transporting denatured ethanol derailed three head end locomotives, a buffer car, and 4 ethanol tank cars, after the train encountered a landslide. 38,00 gallons of ethanol was released. o Fort Worth, Texas, April 24th, 2019 derailment of 25 cars from a Union Pacific ethanol HHFUT. Train was traveling 26 mph, and detailed cars were a mixture of DOT-111 cars, DOT 117Rs, and 117J. o NTSB published report NTSB/HZM-20/01 on February 14th, 2020 relating to the 2016 incident with a DOT-111 tank car that sustained underframe damage that led to a small release of ethanol in Fredericksburg, VA. The safety board cited the case of the incident as undetected cracks that resulted from overspeed high-energy coupling events, which caused tank shell deformation that let to the initiation of two fatigue cracks at the terminations of the cradle pad fillet welds. Safety recommendations were issued to FRA and PHMSA.
Q. Kotchounian reported for TSB- Canada • Staffing- M. Paul Treboutat joined the TSB as new director of investigations, Rail / Pipeline Investigations Branch • Update from October 1st to April 23rd, 2020: o 9 investigation completed: none related to hazmat/ tank car issues o 10 investigation opened: 4 of these include hazmat/ tank car issues • New investigation of interest o Class 3 investigation: Wolverine Rd, SK occurred on 9th December 2019. CP unit train- 33 crude oil cars, large pool fire. 20 cars released products-some DOT 117R cars with extensive fire damage o Class 2 investigation: Guernsey, SK – 5 miles away occurred on 6th February 2020. CP unit train of crude oil. Detailed 32 DOT- 117J cars at 42 mph. 27 cars April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 24 | 227 released product- estimated to 400,000 gallons. Significant damaged occurred due to remediation o Class 4 investigation: Fort Frances, ON occurred on 18th February 2020. Derailed 31 cars, 27 crude oil tank cars were involved, 2 were DO 117R cars and rest CPC- 1232. 5 cars released product estimated to 40,000 gallons. No fire occurred. • 2 safety advisories were issued to Transport Canada on the 5th of March 2020. o RSA-02/20: Modifying key train speed based on various train risk profiles RSA-03/20: Enhanced track standards for key routes
April 2020 update, S. Singh provided an update for Transport Canada via email • Ministerial Orders issued on February 6th and revised on February 16th to supplement Key Train rule with additional speed restrictions based on train configuration. (Introduced high risk key train def’n) and track signal status: in effect until April 1st. • TDGR re-formatted like all other regulations: now on Justice Canada website; ToC’s gone, other tables replaced with lists, italicized explanations gone, no more repetition of definitions found Act. • CGSB- 43.147: expect formal announcement from CGSB in April; work to being Spring 2020; in 2020 draft consultations will be mostly through email correspondence; first face to face meeting planned for Winter 2021 • CSA B625: publication/effective date is imminent • Training (TDGR part 6) • Update on Electronic Shipping Document regulatory sandbox project: interested parties that have technology in place that could be shared with First Responders, can apply for an Equivalency Certificate that would last until March 31st, 2022
“New World Order” update from March 2020 teleconference, • DOT has developed various inspection methods. RSI had some corners and would like to build something into RSI-100 for their upcoming projects. Some shops are asking for voluntary certification to verify that they can do the work with QA. AAR is not accepting reciprocity; shop must meet M-1002/1003 standards.
At the January 2020 meeting, M. Maday and R. Keltz provided an update for FRA • Amin Patrick (PHMSA: Standards and Rulemaking)- is added to the TCC team at DOT. • 2019 OTMAs (Jan 1- Dec 31): Total = 6,847; OTMA 1= 392; OTMA 2=120; OTMA 3=6,335. OTMA data posed on FRA Hazmat web page. • DOT conducted 58 tank car facility audits since January 1st to 31th of December. Currently 18 new facilities remain to be audited by Tank car team. • FRA tank car team performed 15 audits in Houston area the week of 1-12-2020. o FRA findings- 136 o Last BOE findings= 12 (one facility w/o 2019 audit) • DOT conducted 21 tank car owner audits since January 1st to 31st of December. Currently 270 owners remain to be audited by Tank car team • RWD
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 25 | 227 o Monitoring is still active for 2015 McKenzie vales. o Monitoring is still active for ARI/ACF built tank cars with cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds – AAR issued MA for inspection. Owners need to report to AAR on status. • Tank Car Safety Issue o 4 cars with partially open valves at time of unloading had 2 different designs (3:1). No readily available operating instructions. o Midland 72X valves issue with gold nut. Color loss (VCM)- securement of “test tag”. Securement of tag. Picture is attached to this docket. o Gasket being falsely represented. Non-premium material being marketed, sold and used as premium material. • Other Activities: o Manways cover testing project- project is on 2nd phase, Cast versus fabricated. Cast are more susceptible to damage depending how people handle them. Appears field samples of cast covers have more damage from operator handling. o Working with PHMSA on HM-265 LNG rule making process o New world order if tank car facility operations and QA oversight: Incoming materials must be properly identified to ensure what they are, and quality qualification of SE only applies to primary unless directed by owner’s program.
L. Majors reported for PHMSA: • HM-219-C petitions rule. DOT is monitoring the process. I-car will be H instead and will include the phase out of the legacy cars. • HM-264 covering the transportation of LNG by rail (P-1694) was published in October. Received around 1000 comments and questions from congress that will be addressed by “tiger team”. • HM-265 multi- modal rule. Will include RSAC, new world order. • DOT-113 and 130,131 cars at OST for review.
S. Singh reported for Transport Canada • TC is no longer in caretaking mode. Transport minister is Mark Garneau. • Equivalency certificate for 117R cars renewed and revised in November, the EC number is SR11961. Scope of cars that are covered is the same so those are CPC- 1232 jacketed cars build prior to October 2015. New conditions: o Must be demonstrated through computer analysis that the cars can survive 100 minute full fire and the permit actually specifies a template for that analysis. o There is a restriction on what kind of flammable liquids that can be carried in the car if its operating under the EC to be considered a 117 R. It prohibits the lighter flammable liquid. No more than 50 API gravity degree. • CPC-1232 (PD39) includes compliance date recommendation scenarios factored in the of future pipeline capacity. The TAG recommendation was to maintain existing phase out dates for CPC-1232’s cars transporting flammable liquids. • Derailment in Saskatchewan in December: investigation being handled by the transportation safety board. • CGSN 4107 will begin this March for a tank car standard.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 26 | 227 • November TDG had standard fire competency-based training and assessment. Dedicated portion for rail operations. Goal is to increase rail in sections on loading and unloading facilities. Will be more comprehensive. • CSAB625 for intermodal tanks. Pushed to 2020 • Revision to ERAP published in May 2019. Transition will end March 1, 2020. • CGSB standard will develop a regulatory proposal by March 2020
At the October 2019 meeting, the following were reported: R. Keltz provided an update for FRA • Karl Alexy has been confirmed as the Associate Administrator for Safety. • 2019 OTMAs: Total =5235; OTMA 1= 369; OTMA 2=102; OTMA 3=4,764. OTMA data posed on FRA Hazmat web page. • DOT conducted 45 tank car facility audits since January 1st to 30th of September. Currently 20 new facilities remain to be audited by Tank car team. • Findings during the audit: facilities are not obtaining all required documents, Deviating from written instructions and lack function specific training. • DOT conducted 17 tank car owner audits since January 1st to 31st of September. Currently 280 owners remain to be audited by Tank car team • Noted deficiencies during the audit: o HM-216B effective date 07/25/2012 – some owners still do not have Qualification and Maintenance Programs (QMP) developed. o Using regulatory default maximum intervals without validating the intervals by data collection and analysis. o AIP grantees haven’t developed and submitted a damage-tolerance fatigue evaluation or service reliability assessment. o Some owners use more than one QMP with different procedures and acceptance criteria this makes data analysis challenging. o Tank car facilities do not identify who owns service equipment and linings but makes repairs anyway. o Tank car facilities follow wrong QMP. o Owners don’t know where to find the inspection reports for their equipment or where they are archived. o Owners define failure as actual failure (leaking / cracked / corrosion / tank thinning / interior coating & lining dis-bonds, blisters, etc.) instead of potential failure which doesn’t allow for two opportunities to discover problems before they become critical. o Owners don’t have written procedures for collecting and analyzing data to set valid qualification intervals even though extra lined may be added to the qualification stencil. o Service equipment owners change valves “to be safe” without changing the qualification date (stencil). o FRA Service Equipment definition includes interior heating systems (steam coils, electric resistance, ect.)
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 27 | 227 o Owners don’t have written procedures for collecting and analyzing data to set valid qualification intervals. o Owners acquire nonmetallic components and nonmetallic materials from manufacturers who lack facility and quality assurance certification to Appendix B. o Facilities fail to understand the legal implications of signing inspection reports and marking intervals (representing) intervals on qualification decal. • RWD o Monitoring 2015 McKenzie vales. AAR issued an EW for 3” vales. o ARI/ACF built tank cars with cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds – AAR issued MA for inspection. Owners need to report to AAR on status, FRA monitoring. • Questions about RSI letter should be emailed to PHMSA or DOT • Audits were conducted at AAR in August and September. 74 deficiencies found on approvals of equipment audit and 23 deficiencies found on approvals of TC facility audit. • AJ. Konrad presented a presentation over Manway cover testing project. He reported: o Testing was done on 3 Manway cover- important findings: Lids do not have to be visibly warped in order to be warped enough to not maintain a seal, fabricated lid showed to be far more robust, gasket section is critical. Goal is to eliminate manway NAR’s and do NDA analysis in the future.
L. Majors reported for PHMSA: • Progress is being made to send out letters • HM-219-C covering the phase out of legacy TIH tank cars and the elimination of the I- car is due to be published. • HM-264 covering the transportation of LNG by rail (P-1694) should be released soon. • President ordered deregulation, NPRM will be out soon.
S. Singh reported for Transport Canada • Elections are happening in Canada- TC in caretaking mode • 2018 edition of TP-14877 in effect since July 7th, 2013 edition is not in compliance. • 117R cars fiberglass insulated handling though EC- up for renewal this October. • AAR audit in accordance with FRA was done this August and September • Published updates to DGR with respect to ERAP’s. 6 months to implement. Old requirements not in compliance after March 2020. • Part 6 covering competency based training standard will take form of CGSB standard. • Fee modernization covering cost recovery fees for registered facilities is on hold due to election.
P. Stancil reported for NTSB • Presentation the following investigations. For details refer to the presentation. o Fort Worth, TX- Union Pacific HHFT ethanol unit train derailed 26 cars. o Hyndman, PA – CSXT freight train derailed 32 cars, including 15 tank cars transporting hazmat. Cars carrying propane, molten sulfur and asphalt. o Fredericksburg, VA- Ethanol car in a CSXT freight train, shell cracking and
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 28 | 227 leaking. o Doon, IO – BNSF crude oil unit train derailed 33 DOT-117R cars.
M. Kotchounian reported for NSB-TC • Andre Lapont is new COO. • Ken Potter is new board member • 6 rail investigations, 10 more new ones. • 28 open rail investigation under this unit and 4 related to hazmat and tank cars. • St. Lazare Manitoba derailment detailed report on the damage assessment will be sent out. NTSB joined initiative to investigate and track 117.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 29 | 227 DOCKET T59 TANK CAR RESEARCH PROGRAM April 2021 update,
• T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.
RSI-AAR Research Projects
Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Contractor(s) Status Target AFFTAC thermal A variety of RSI-AAR T59 Southern Rockies Various New beta version will model upgrades being Associates (Dr. appear in 2021. A set improvements made to the Scott Runnels) of user experience model will improvements will be improve its use part of that new version. as a research tool These improvements and a planning will be completed by tool for future the time of this TCC fire tests meeting. A training session for new or rusty users is also being organized for 2021. Collection and Ongoing effort RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional Accident Sims collects data from analysis of tank since the Engineers investigation and many sources and car accident data beginning of the database creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank University of population: n/a detailed record of the Car Safety Illinois at Urbana- events and outcomes in Project in 1970 Champaign accidents that damage Study: August tank cars. Assistance in 2021 Sims investigations is beneficial to tank car safety, and very much appreciated. New fields added regarding the thickness and material specification for any layer outside of the product tank, i.e., outer tank or jacket.
An updated study of conditional probabilities of release (CPR) of lading from tank cars is underway and will be completed by August 2021.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 30 | 227 • F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59.
FRA Research Projects
Contractor Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Status (s) Target
Railroad Tank Car Evaluation and FRA AAR TTCI December 2022 Published: Nondestructive validation of Will build new DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35 Methods nondestructive panel from DOT and 16/13 Evaluation evaluation methods 117 http://www.fra.dot.gov/ for use on tank cars eLib/details/L18338#p2 and the _z50_gD quantification of Final report under FRA the NDE process to review. improve the probability of defect detection.
Tank Car The main goal of FRA (Note: ENSCO Ongoing Report Published: Environment this project is to Results to Tank car DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39 Study have the be shared inspected, working http://www.fra.dot.gov/ instrumented tank with TCC) on calibrate the eLib/details/L18474#p1 car couple with the instrumentation _z50_gD FRA’s T16 high- speed research Ongoing vehicle and record Phase II ongoing. the track geometry Published report on and train handling yard switching along with the https://railroads.dot.gov trainloads to have a /elibrary/impact-test- complete picture of data-analysis-load- the environment. environment- characterization-tank- car-stub-sill-during- yard
Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC, VOLPE December 2022 Conducted a test on a test of tank cars car crash tests in a Plan to do two tank DOT 113, November period of two years. car impact tests 2019 The specimens will with Liquid https://railroads.dot.gov be four different Nitrogen as lading /elibrary/full-scale- specification tank (Surrogate tank shell-impact-test-dot- cars tentative date: July 113-tank-car 2021) Conducted a test on a surrogate DOT-113 Report on DOT with 9/16” outer tank 111 (CPC-1232) (june,11,2020) https://railroads.dot.gov https://railroads.do /elibrary/side-impact- t.gov/elibrary/side- test-and-analyses-dot- impact-test-and- 105-tank-car-6-x-6- analyses-dot-111- inch-indenter cpc-1232-tank-car and https://railroads.dot.gov /elibrary/full-scale- shell-impact-test-dot- 113-tank-car-surrogate
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 31 | 227 Full-scale fire test Obtain FRA SwRI, Sharma December 2022 Test performed at SwRI on an UN-T75 experimental data & Associates in May 2017. Draft ISO tank (LNG in a full-scale fire report under review. service) test. Provide a Phase II started. Second realistic fire test tentatively exposure to the scheduled for Mid-June tank and flatcar. 2021
LNG Tender Perform a full-scale FRA, PHMSA, TWA, SWrI, December 2022 Tender is finished and Railroad Crossing test on a LNG S&A, TTC, shipped to TTC. Plans Accident Scenario tender in to do the test at TTC 2nd Test. accordance with qtr. 2021 AAR M1004 Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA 1.-Rutgers December 2021 Currently underway. Mitigation for unit trains carrying University Reviewing Phase I. Hazardous hazardous 2.- Thornton Material Unit materials, and also Tomasetti Trains. on mix trains 2018 Broad carrying HM. Agency Announcement. Improving Crash The main objective FRA Thornton December 2022 Currently underway. Energy of the proposed Tomasetti, Reviewing Phase I. Management effort is to identify ArcelorMittal (CEM) of Tank and investigate the Cars most promising mitigation concepts for tank cars, aimed at improving their puncture resistance. 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
You can find all published report in this website: https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/hazardous-materials-transportation
There is a new section for Miscellaneous Hazmat papers, for reports not published by FRA, but sponsored by FRA. ASME papers, NGRTC and ATCCRP reports. https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/miscellaneous-hazmat-papers
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 32 | 227 • R. Domaratzki provided an update from TC regarding docket T59
Transport Canada – Research update – April 2021 Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (343) 542- 5124 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 220-6316 [email protected]
Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and Winter 2021 First round of preliminary prototype Transport of Petroleum Canadian Crude Quality CCQTA various testing was completed in November Crude Oil Technical Association and research 2018. A second prototype was (CCQTA) on an H2S field research partners - presented to the CCQTA in tester project. The goal is to partners Natural December 2020, and CCQTA develop and validate a field Resources members have been asked to provide tester to measure H2S gas Canada, crude oil samples for validation. An concentration that evolves into InnoTech advanced prototype will be built to the vapor space of a petroleum Alberta, the final design specifications, to be crude oil container under Alberta completed in Winter 2021. An equilibrium conditions. Department of ASTM method will be drafted Energy, concurrently with the final design Omnicon build. Consultants
Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC Inno Tech Report Project completed. sampling and analysis sampling and analysis plan to Alberta published TC collected 25 Canadian crude oil campaign more robustly sample a wide March 2021 samples (distribution of heavy, variety of crude oils in the medium, and light oils from tight Canadian land transport and conventional sources). Analysis system. TC would like to of crude oil samples was completed, evaluate whether there are and statistical analysis was statistical differences in performed to evaluate differences different types of crude oils. and relationships among crude oil types. Report has been finalized and published March 2021. Crude oil properties were added to TC’s crude oil property database.
Behavior of crude oil Experimental work and TC National Report Project completed. and other complex computational modelling to Research published 2-m pool fire tests were conducted mixtures in tank cars determine how tank cars Council of March 2021 using Bakken and diluted bitumen exposed to fire containing crude oil and other Canada, crude oil. Report of comparisons conditions (crude oil complex mixtures behave Sandia between crude oil characteristics and pool fire testing) when exposed to fire National Labs fire characteristics is now available. conditions. Data from these tests (heat flux, heat release rate, flame temperature) was used as input to TC’s crude oil pool fire numerical model.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 33 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Crude oil pool fire To allow for the 1/10th scale TC National Phase 1 The numerical model was validated numerical modelling crude oil pool fire experimental Research completed by simulating the crude oil pool fire tests to be scaled up to a full- Council of March 2021 tests that were conducted at Sandia scale incident, a numerical Canada (NRC) Phase 2: National Labs. 2-m heptane, model of crude oil pool fires March 2022 Bakken, and dilbit pool fires were will be developed. This will replicated. Report on Phase 1 is also allow for analysis of being reviewed and finalized. Phase additional crude oil types that 2 work will use OpenFoam only and were not investigated will involve predicting soot experimentally. production and burn rates for the tested fuels. Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Final report An Aspen HYSYS Tank Car Model State Modeling in work and computational Resources completion was developed to simulate various Aspen HYSYS modelling to determine how Canada June 2021 types of crude oil as a tank car crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) Publication lading when engulfed in fire. This in a closed container (such as a Fall 2021 model accounts for compositional tank car). A model has been changes in crude oil due to chemical developed to predict crude oil reactions, evaporation, venting via behaviour in fire conditions PRV, and uses detailed heat flux and how it changes due to information from the CFD model venting, chemical reactions, (below) to study the effects of and heating rates. variables (e.g. crude oil type and volatility, PRV performance and thermal protection) during accident scenarios. Model was validated using experimental data from the FRA, scenarios were re-run this year with a corrected boundary condition, and final report is being completed.
2D Computational Investigate using computation TC Natural Final report A 2D computational fluid dynamics Fluid Dynamics fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources completion (CFD) model is currently being used Modeling of Behaviour motion and heat transfer in Canada June 2021 with the Aspen HYSYS model to of Crude Oil Inside tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) Publication assess the behaviour of crude oil Tank Cars other flammable liquids in Fall 2021 ladings under high temperature and fires. pressure conditions (i.e. in fires). The heat transfer of crude oil in bare tank and thermally-protected tanks is studied using CFD.
The CFD model was re-run with radiative heat flux boundary condition this year, and results will be included in final report with EOS modeling (above).
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 34 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Tank Car Steels & Development of a material TC Natural Final report In 2018/19, a material model and Finite Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources completion DOT/TC117 tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada July 2021 model was created, and initial fire element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) Publication scenarios were run in finite element a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA Fall 2021 analysis (FEA). model will be used to simulate high temperature tank car A simpler engineering model was failure. also developed. This year's work included refining the engineering model and running scenarios to compare between the FEA, engineering model and AFFTAC. Inputs for fire exposure scenarios came from the CFD and HYSYS models for crude oil in a tank car.
A variety of scenarios were run to determine outcomes to pool fire exposure for all three models. Final report is under review.
Tank Car Weld Interested in understanding the TC Natural April 2021 Additional testing of TC128B Performance Project low temperature performance Resources Publication circumferential weld samples from of tank car steel (TC128B) Canada Summer 2021 one tank car at -34°C (-29°F) has weld performance and would (NRCan) been completed and review of test like to ensure welds are results and report finalization is meeting the AAR ongoing. specifications at low temperatures. 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 March 2018 analysis from the FRA’s UN tank during fire testing cryogenic liquid, exposed to Corporation Phase 2 portable tank fire test (where the fire. The tank geometry will be (FRC) completion tank contained liquid nitrogen), and incorporated into numerical has been proof of concept of a model to simulation software capable of delayed reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, 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.
A second fire test has been postponed. Once complete, remaining validation tasks can be finalized. Validation of An assessment of the TC National Phase 1: Phase 1 (information gathering to Dangerous Goods Car effectiveness of the dangerous Research March 2020 obtain literature sources and Location in Train goods cars placement rules Council of Phase 2: regulations in other jurisdictions) is Literature Review outlined in section 10.6 of the Canada (NRC) March 2021 complete. TDG Regulations (TDGR). Publishing Fall 2021 Report on Phase 2 tasks (analysis of literature on buffer cars and
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 35 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status dangerous goods car placement, and detailed accident analysis comparing different buffer car rules) is under review by TC.
Some findings will be used in the modelling of in-train forces project (below). Hard Coupling Study Investigation into whether TC Natural March 2021 This year modelling work (was current hard coupling Resources completed to simulate dynamic regulations are effective at Canada impact simulations of hard coupling, preventing damage from (NRCan) focusing on the stub sill-tank car coupling events and identifying junction. damage if it does occur. An FEA model was calibrated and validated using experimental data from the FRA. The study also looked at low temperature effects (-40°C) and material properties of common stub sill materials (A572). Review of final report by TC is underway.
Assessment of Assessment of applicability of TC National Phase 1 (lit Phase 2 of this work was a advanced non- two methods for tank car Research review): technology feasibility study where destructive testing of inspections: Current Field Council March 2020 sample plates with known defects, tank cars and highway Measurement (ACFM) & Canada (NRC) Phase 2: April cracks and flaws underwent an tanks Infrared Thermography, 2021 ACFM inspection and compared to followed by technology standard surface inspection methods, feasibility study of ACFM. Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant, by certified NDT Inspectors.
A sample library of test plate specimens was loaned for this study by FRA. ACFM inspections of the test plates have been completed and final report is being prepared. TC is considering potential follow-on work for additional test plates manufactured to DOT-117 specifications. Modeling of in-train Computer simulations of DG- TC National Phase 1: Phase 1 included developing forces in DG trains carrying train configurations Research March 2021 simulation scenario plan, writing (DG cars and buffer cars), Council of Phase 2: software to automate pre- and post- track configurations, and Canada (NRC) March 2022 analysis, and performing operating scenarios to preliminary simulations to inform determine their effect on in- remaining undefined scenarios. train forces and derailment risk Phase 2 work will model the of DG-carrying trains. planned scenarios and assess effects of varying train configurations, track configurations, and operating scenarios.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 36 | 227 At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • T. Treichel was not on the call but John Byrne elaborated on the update provided earlier during the month. • F. Gonzalez elaborated on the update that was provided earlier during the month with a presentation. ▪ FRA’s LNG Research Projects- Tank car full-scale shell impact test (DOT-113), UN-T75 Fire test, LNG tender rail crossing crash test. ▪ Detailed presentation is attached to the docket. • R. Domaratzki elaborated on the update that was provided earlier during the month with a presentation. ▪ Behavior of Crude Oil in Tank Cars exposed to pool fire conditions- Final reporting being completed ▪ Modelling of In-Train forces in DG trains- Project initiated ▪ Modelling of Crude Oil rail Tank Cars in pool fires- Engineering model updated, cases being run in FEA model for comparison with AFFTAC results ▪ Detailed presentation is attached to the docket.
February 2021 update, • T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.
RSI-AAR Research Projects
Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Contractor(s) Status Target AFFTAC thermal A variety of RSI-AAR T59 Southern Rockies Various New beta version will model upgrades being Associates (Dr. appear in 2021. A set improvements made to the Scott Runnels) of user experience model will improvements will be improve its use part of that new version. as a research tool These improvements and a planning will be completed by tool for future the time of this TCC fire tests. meeting. A training session for new or rusty users is also being organized for early 2021. Collection and Ongoing effort RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional Accident Sims collects data from analysis of tank since the Engineers investigation and many sources and car accident data beginning of the database creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank University of population: n/a detailed record of the Car Safety Illinois at Urbana- events and outcomes in Project in 1970 Champaign accidents that damage Study: August tank cars. Assistance in 2021 Sims investigations is beneficial to tank car safety, and very much appreciated. New fields added regarding the thickness and material specification for any
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 37 | 227 layer outside of the product tank, i.e., outer tank or jacket. An updated study of conditional probabilities of release (CPR) of lading from tank cars is underway and will be completed by August 2021.
• F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59.
FRA Research Projects
Contractor Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Status (s) Target
Railroad Tank Car Evaluation and FRA AAR TTCI December 2021 Published: Nondestructive validation of Will build new DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35 Methods nondestructive panel from DOT and 16/13 Evaluation evaluation methods 117 for use on tank cars http://www.fra.dot.gov/ and the eLib/details/L18338#p2 quantification of _z50_gD the NDE process to improve the Final report under probability of FRA/TTC review. defect detection.
Tank Car The main goal of FRA (Note: ENSCO Ongoing Report Published: Environment this project is to Results to Tank car DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39 Study have the be shared inspected, working http://www.fra.dot.gov/ instrumented tank with TCC) on calibrate the eLib/details/L18474#p1 car couple with the instrumentation _z50_gD FRA’s T16 high- speed research Ongoing vehicle and record Phase II ongoing. the track geometry and train handling Published report on along with the yard switching trainloads to have a https://railroads.dot.gov complete picture of /elibrary/impact-test- the environment. data-analysis-load- environment- characterization-tank- car-stub-sill-during- yard
Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC, VOLPE December 2022 Conducted a test on a test of tank cars car crash tests in a Plan to do two tank DOT 113, November period of two years. car impact tests 2019 The specimens will with Liquid be four different Nitrogen as lading https://railroads.dot.gov specification tank /elibrary/full-scale-
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 38 | 227 cars (sometime in shell-impact-test-dot- 2021) 113-tank-car Report on DOT 111 (CPC-1232) Conducted a test on a surrogate DOT-113 https://railroads.do with 9/16” outer tank t.gov/elibrary/side- (june,11,2020) impact-test-and- analyses-dot-111- https://railroads.dot.gov cpc-1232-tank-car /elibrary/side-impact- test-and-analyses-dot- 105-tank-car-6-x-6- inch-indenter and https://railroads.dot.gov /elibrary/full-scale- shell-impact-test-dot- 113-tank-car-surrogate
Full-scale fire test Obtain FRA SwRI, Sharma December 2020 Test performed at SwRI on an UN-T75 experimental data & Associates in May 2017. Draft ISO tank (LNG in a full-scale fire report under review. service) test. Provide a Phase II started. realistic fire exposure to the Second test is tank and flatcar. postponed till 2nd Q 2021
LNG Tender Perform a full-scale FRA, PHMSA, TWA, SWrI, December 2020 Tender is finished and Railroad Crossing test on a LNG S&A, TTC, shipped to TTC. Accident Scenario tender in Test. accordance with Plans to do the test at AAR M1004 TTC 2nd qtr. 2021
Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA 1.-Rutgers December 2021 Currently underway. Mitigation for unit trains carrying University Reviewing Phase I. Hazardous hazardous 2.- Thornton Material Unit materials, and also Tomasetti Trains. on mix trains 2018 Broad carrying HM. Agency Announcement. Improving Crash The main objective FRA Thornton December 2022 Contract issued. And Energy of the proposed Tomasetti, conducted a kick-off Management effort is to identify ArcelorMittal meeting. (CEM) of Tank and investigate the Cars most promising mitigation concepts for tank cars, aimed at improving their puncture resistance. 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 39 | 227 [email protected] Tel (202) 493-6076, Fax (202) 493-6333
You can find all published report in this website: https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/hazardous-materials-transportation
There is a new section for Miscellaneous Hazmat papers, for reports not published by FRA, but sponsored by FRA. ASME papers, NGRTC and ATCCRP reports.
https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/miscellaneous-hazmat-papers
• R. Domaratzki provided an update from TC regarding docket T59
Transport Canada – Research update – February 2021 Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (343) 542- 5124 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 220-6316 [email protected]
Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and Winter 2021 A preliminary prototype of the Transport of Petroleum Canadian Crude Quality CCQTA various automated field tester was finalized. Crude Oil Technical Association and research First round of prototype testing was (CCQTA) on an H2S field research partners - completed in November 2018. A tester project. The goal is to partners Natural second prototype was presented to develop and validate a field Resources the CCQTA in December 2020, and tester to measure H2S gas Canada, CCQTA members have been asked concentration that evolves into Alberta to provide crude oil samples for the vapor space of a petroleum Innovates validation. An advanced prototype crude oil container under Technology will be built to the final design equilibrium conditions. Futures, specifications, to be completed in Albert Winter 2021. An ASTM method Department of will be drafted concurrently with the Energy, final design build. Omnicon Consultants
Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC Inno Tech January 2021 TC collected 25 Canadian crude oil sampling and analysis sampling and analysis plan to Alberta samples that include a distribution of campaign more robustly sample a wide heavy, medium and light oils from variety of crude oils in the tight and conventional sources. Canadian land transport Samples were obtained as close as system. TC would like to possible to point of transport. evaluate whether there are Analysis of crude oil samples was statistical differences in completed (compositional, vapor different types of crude oils. pressure, boiling point, etc.). Data analysis included statistical assessment of crude oil properties to evaluate differences among crude oil types. Report has been finalized and publication is scheduled for January 2021. Crude oil properties will also be available as part of TC’s crude oil database.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 40 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Behavior of crude oil Experimental work and TC National Literature Two meter pool fire tests were and other complex computational modelling to Research Review conducted using Bakken and diluted mixtures in tank cars determine how tank cars Council of Complete. bitumen crude oil. Report of exposed to fire containing crude oil and other Canada, comparisons between crude oil conditions (crude oil complex mixtures behave Sandia Testing: characteristics and fire pool fire testing) when exposed to fire National Labs 2017-2019 characteristics has been finalized conditions. and should be available mid- Data analysis February 2021. Data from these tests & reporting (heat flux, heat release rate, flame 2019-2021 temperature) will also be used as input to TC’s crude oil in tank car computational model. Crude oil pool fire To allow for the 1/10th scale TC National Phase 1 to be The numerical model is currently numerical modelling crude oil pool fire experimental Research completed in being validated by simulating the tests to be scaled up to a full- Council of February experimental pool fire tests that scale incident, a numerical Canada (NRC) 2021 were conducted at Sandia National model of crude oil pool fires Labs. Two software packages are exposed to containers will be being used, Open FOAM and Fire developed. This will also allow Dynamics Simulator. 2-m heptane for analysis of additional crude pool fires have been replicated; oil types that were not Bakken and diluted bitumen fires investigated experimentally. have also been simulated in the model and current work is aimed at refining these two oils as due to their complex composition, surrogates are being used to represent them in the simulations. Future work being considered will involve predicting soot production for the fuels as well as scaling effects. Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Initial An Aspen HYSYS Tank Car Model State Modeling in work and computational Resources modeling and was developed to simulate various Aspen HYSYS modelling to determine how Canada experimental types of crude oil as a tank car crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) validation lading under high temperature and in a closed container (such as a work pressure conditions (i.e. in fires). tank car). A model has been completed in This model accounts for developed to predict crude oil March 2018. compositional changes in crude oil behaviour in fire conditions Further due to chemical reactions, and how it changes due to scenario evaporation, venting via PRV, and venting, chemical reactions, modeling uses detailed heat flux information and heating rates. ongoing from the CFD model (below) to 2018-2021 more accurately study the effects of variables such as crude oil type, volatility, PRV performance and thermal protection during accident scenarios. Following a validation exercise using experimental data from the FRA, scenarios are being re-run this year with a corrected boundary condition.
2D Computational Investigate using computation TC Natural March 2021 A 2D computational fluid dynamics Fluid Dynamics fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources (CFD) model is currently being used Modeling of Behaviour motion and heat transfer in Canada with the Aspen HYSYS model to of Crude Oil Inside tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) assess the behavior of crude oil Tank Cars other flammable liquids in ladings under high temperature and fires. pressure conditions (i.e. in fires). The heat transfer of crude oil in bare
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 41 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status tank and thermally-protected tanks is studied using CFD. This model was validated against experimental data from the FRA in 2019/2020, which suggested that the fire input should be modelled as radiative heat flux (as opposed to flame temperature). The CFD model was re-run with this boundary condition this year. Tank Car Steels & Development of a material TC Natural March 2021 In 2018/19, a material model and Finite Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources DOT/TC117 tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada model was created, and initial fire element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) scenarios were run in finite element a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA analysis (FEA). In addition, a model will be used to simulate simpler engineering model was also high temperature tank car developed. failure and to characterize welds to assess their effects on This year's work includes refining tank failures. the engineering model and running additional scenarios to compare between the finite element analysis, engineering model and industry standard software - AFFTAC. A variety of scenarios are being run to determine failure points due to pool fire exposure. AFFTAC scenarios have been run, and FEA modeling is ongoing for all identified scenarios. Inputs for fire exposure scenarios came from the CFD and HYSYS models for crude oil in a tank car. Tank Car Weld Interested in understanding the TC Natural March 2021 Additional testing of TC128B Performance Project low temperature performance Resources circumferential weld samples at - of tank car steel (TC128B) Canada 34°C (-29°F) is ongoing and results weld performance and would (NRCan) are expected by March 2021. like to ensure welds are meeting the AAR specifications at low temperatures.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 42 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status 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 tank contained liquid nitrogen), and incorporated into numerical completion proof of concept of a model to simulation software capable of has been reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, delayed 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. be validated using data from the FRA’s full scale UN Phase 2 is underway and includes portable tank fires. model refinement to include liquefied natural gas, simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various prolonged fire accident conditions and rollover conditions. A second fire test has been postponed. Once complete, remaining validation tasks can be finalized. Validation of An assessment of the TC National March 2020 Phase I (information gathering to Dangerous Goods Car effectiveness of the dangerous Research (Phase I) obtain literature sources and Location in Train goods cars placement rules Council of March 2021 regulations in other jurisdictions) is Literature Review outlined in section 10.6 of the Canada (NRC) (Phase II) complete. Phase II tasks are TDG Regulations (TDGR). ongoing, including a deeper analysis of literature on buffer cars and dangerous goods car placement, and detailed accident analysis comparing different buffer car rules. Hard Coupling Study Investigation into whether TC Natural March 2021 Based on findings from the literature current hard coupling Resources review, modelling work has begun regulations are effective at Canada to simulate dynamic impact preventing damage from (NRCan) simulations of hard coupling, coupling events and identifying focusing on the stub sill-tank car damage if it does occur. junction.
An FEA model was calibrated and validated using experimental data from the FRA. The study is also looking at low temperature effects (down to -40°C) and material properties of common stub sill materials (A572). This year’s work will determine whether Canada’s current hard coupling regulations are effective at preventing damage from hard coupling events. Assessment of Assessment of applicability of TC Natural Spring 2021 The final report on applied research advanced non- two methods for tank car Resources of ACFM & Infrared Thermography destructive testing of inspections: Current Field Canada has been reviewed by TC and is tank cars and highway Measurement (ACFM) & (NRCan) being peer reviewed by FRA and tanks Infrared Thermography, TTCI. The next step is a technology followed by technology feasibility study where sample plates feasibility study of ACFM. with known defects, cracks and flaws undergo an ACFM inspection compared to common surface inspection methods, Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant, by
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 43 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status certified NDT Inspectors.
A sample library of test plate specimens has been provided for this study by the FRA. ACFM inspections of the test plates will begin in January 2021. Modeling of in-train Computer simulations of DG- TC National December Project initiated in December 2020. forces in DG trains carrying train configurations Research 2021 Initial steps will be to develop (DG cars and buffer cars), Council of simulation scenario plan, write track configurations, and Canada (NRC) software to automate pre- and post- operating scenarios to analysis, and perform preliminary determine their effect on in- simulations to inform remaining train forces and derailment risk undefined scenarios, with a target of DG-carrying trains. end date of March 2021.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • T. Treichel elaborated on the update provided earlier during the month. ▪ Doing an updated CPR study ▪ AFFTAC fire model validation study completed. Training will be done next. • F. Gonzalez elaborated on the update using a presentation. ▪ New tank car is being introduced into revenue service ▪ New test panels are being created for NDE. ▪ DOT 113- 3rd test progressing. 2 more test in preparation. Next test will be in the 1st quarter of 2021. ▪ UN T75 fire test- doing it at SwRI. Test has been delayed due to COVID-19. Test will be most likely be done during 1st quarter 2021. ▪ Highway M-1004 tender impact test- objective is to look at valve housing standards. Cars to be scheduled to be shipped to TTCI last week of October, will most likely also happen 1st quarter of 2021. ▪ DOT 111 test reports were published Wednesday, October 21st. • R. Domaratzki elaborated on the update using a presentation. ▪ Crude oil pool fire numerical modelling- model being constructed and validated ▪ Crude oil in rail tank car fire simulations- preparing to compare developed engineering model to FEA and AFFTRAC ▪ Rail tank car hard coupling study- dynamic simulations underway TC128B weld studies- additional low temperature testing planned.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 44 | 227 October 2020 update, • T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.
RSI-AAR Research Projects
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 has been improvements made to the Scott Runnels) completed. Some model will improvements in improve its use response to findings as a research tool have been made; others and a planning are being prioritized. tool for future New beta version will fire tests. appear in 2020. A set of user experience improvements will be made as part of that new version. A training session for new or rusty users is also being organized for 2020. Collection and Ongoing effort RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional Accident Sims collects data from analysis of tank since the Engineers investigation and many sources and car accident data beginning of the database creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank University of population: n/a detailed record of the Car Safety Illinois at Urbana- events and outcomes in Project in 1970 Champaign accidents that damage Study: June 2021 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 have been backfilled for previous years through 2012. Analysis of these new fields is underway, as part of an updated study of conditional probabilities of release (CPR) of lading from tank cars.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 45 | 227 • F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59.
FRA Research Projects
Contractor Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Status (s) Target
Railroad Tank Car Evaluation and FRA AAR TTCI December 2021 Published: Nondestructive validation of DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35 Methods nondestructive and 16/13 Evaluation evaluation methods for use on tank cars http://www.fra.dot.gov/ and the eLib/details/L18338#p2 quantification of _z50_gD the NDE process to improve the Final report under probability of FRA/TTC review. defect detection.
Tank Car The main goal of FRA (Note: ENSCO Ongoing Report Published: Environment this project is to Results to Tank car DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39 Study have the be shared inspected, working http://www.fra.dot.gov/ instrumented tank with TCC) on calibrate the eLib/details/L18474#p1 car couple with the instrumentation _z50_gD FRA’s T16 high- speed research Ongoing vehicle and record Phase II ongoing. the track geometry Published report on and train handling yard switching along with the https://railroads.dot.gov trainloads to have a /elibrary/impact-test- complete picture of data-analysis-load- the environment. environment- characterization-tank- car-stub-sill-during- yard
Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC, VOLPE December 2022 Conducted a test on a test of tank cars car crash tests in a DOT 113, November period of two years. 2019 The specimens will be four different https://railroads.dot.gov specification tank /elibrary/full-scale- cars shell-impact-test-dot- 113-tank-car Conducted a test on a surrogate DOT-113 with 9/16” outer tank (june,11,2020)https://rai lroads.dot.gov/elibrary/s ide-impact-test-and- analyses-dot-105-tank- car-6-x-6-inch-indenter and https://railroads.dot.gov /elibrary/full-scale- shell-impact-test-dot- 113-tank-car-surrogate
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 46 | 227 Full-scale fire test Obtain FRA SwRI, Sharma December 2020 Test performed at SwRI on an UN-T75 experimental data & Associates in May 2017. Draft ISO tank (LNG in a full-scale fire report under review. service) test. Provide a Phase II started. realistic fire exposure to the Second test is tank and flatcar. postponed till later in 2020 or 1st Q 2021
LNG Tender Perform a full-scale FRA, PHMSA, TWA, SWrI, December 2020 Tender is finished and Railroad Crossing test on a LNG S&A, TTC, shipped to TTC. Accident Scenario tender in Test. accordance with Plans to do the test at AAR M1004 TTC December 2020 or 1st qtr. 2021
Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA 1.-Rutgers December 2020 Currently underway. Mitigation for unit trains carrying University Reviewing Phase I. Hazardous hazardous 2.- Thornton Material Unit materials, and also Tomasetti Trains. on mix trains 2018 Broad carrying HM. Agency Announcement. Improving Crash The main objective FRA Thornton December 2022 Contract issued. Energy of the proposed Tomasetti, Management effort is to identify ArcelorMittal (CEM) of Tank and investigate the Cars most promising mitigation concepts for tank cars, aimed at improving their puncture resistance.
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
You can find all published report in this website: https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/hazardous-materials-transportation
There is a new section for Miscellaneous Hazmat papers, for reports not published by FRA, but sponsored by FRA. ASME papers, NGRTC and ATCCRP reports. https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/miscellaneous-hazmat-papers
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 47 | 227 • A. Butko provided an update from TC regarding docket T59
Transport Canada – Research update – October 2020 Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 993-7540 [email protected]
Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and Winter 2021 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 Alberta modify the prototype for improved the vapor space of a petroleum Innovates accuracy and a more robust crude oil container under Technology analyzer. An advanced prototype equilibrium conditions. Futures, will also be built to the final design Albert specifications, with the next Department of prototype to be completed in Winter Energy, 2021. Project is delayed due to lack Omnicon of crude oil samples for testing and Consultants validation work. An ASTM method will be drafted concurrently with the final design build. Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC Inno Tech October 2020 TC collected 25 Canadian crude oil sampling and analysis sampling and analysis plan to Alberta samples that include a distribution of campaign more robustly sample a wide heavy, medium and light oils from variety of crude oils in the tight and conventional sources. Canadian land transport Samples were obtained as close as system. TC would like to possible to point of transport. evaluate whether there are Analysis of crude oil samples was statistical differences in completed (compositional, vapor different types of crude oils. pressure, boiling point, etc.). Data analysis included statistical assessment of crude oil properties to evaluate differences among crude oil types. Report has been finalized and dissemination is expected in late Fall 2020. Crude oil properties will also be available as part of TC’s crude oil database. Behavior of crude oil Experimental work and TC National Literature Two meter pool fire tests were and other complex computational modelling to Research Review conducted using Bakken and diluted mixtures in tank cars determine how tank cars Council of Complete. bitumen crude oil Report of exposed to fire containing crude oil and other Canada, comparisons between crude oil conditions (crude oil complex mixtures behave Sandia Testing: characteristics and fire pool fire testing) when exposed to fire National Labs 2017-2019 characteristics has been finalized conditions. and is in the process of publication. Data analysis Data from these tests (heat flux, heat & reporting release rate, flame temperature) will 2019-2020 also be used as input to TC’s crude oil in tank car computational model.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 48 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Crude oil pool fire To allow for the 1/10th scale TC National Phase 1 to be The numerical model is currently numerical modelling crude oil pool fire experimental Research completed in being constructed and validated by tests to be scaled up to a full- Council of February simulating the experimental pool scale incident, a numerical Canada 2021 fire tests that were conducted at model of crude oil pool fires Sandia National Labs. Heptane, exposed to containers will be Bakken and diluted bitumen fires developed. This will also allow will all be simulated in the model for analysis of additional crude before any scaling or scenarios are oil types that were not attempted. investigated experimentally.
Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Initial An Aspen HYSYS Tank Car Model State Modeling and work and computational Resources modeling and was developed to simulate crude oil Experimental Test modelling to determine how Canada experimental as a tank car lading. This model Validation crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) validation incorporates kinetic reactions, and in a closed container (such as a work detailed heat flux and PRV tank car). A model has been completed in information using inputs from the developed to predict crude oil March 2018. CFD model (below) to more behaviour in fire conditions Further accurately capture the behavior of and how it changes due to scenario various crude oils in tank cars venting, chemical reactions, modeling exposed to fire conditions. Scenarios and heating rates. ongoing will continue to be run in this model 2018-2021 to assess certain crude oil or tank car variables using radiation as the heat transfer boundary condition (as opposed to flame temperature).
Computational 2D Investigate using computation TC Natural March 2021 2D computational fluid dynamics Modeling of Behavior fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources (CFD) model is currently being used of Tank Cars Carrying motion and heat transfer in Canada in conjunction with the Aspen Crude Oil in Fires tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) HYSYS model to assess accident other flammable liquids in behavior of crude oil lading in fires. specific accident conditions. The heat transfer is evaluated for variety of crude oil types and for a variety of bare tank and thermally-protected scenarios.
This model was compared to FRA’s pressure relief valve (PRV) testing with water (1/3rd scale tank). This validation provided indication that the fire input should be modelled as radiation (vs. fire temperature). CFD runs are being re-run with this boundary condition.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 49 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Tank Car Steels & Development of a material TC Natural March 2021 In 2018/19, a material model and Finite Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources DOT/TC117 tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada model was created. A simpler element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) engineering model has also been a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA developed. Current work includes model will be used to simulate refining the engineering model and high temperature tank car running scenarios. A variety of failure and to characterize scenarios will be run to determine welds to assess their effects on failure points due to pool fire tank failures. exposure once the model has been updated. Inputs for fire exposure scenarios will come from the CFD and Equation of State models for crude oil in a tank car.
Tank Car Weld Interested in understanding the TC Natural March 2021 Additional testing of TC128B steel Performance Project low temperature performance Resources samples for low temperature weld of tank car steel (TC128B) Canada characteristics will be initiated to weld performance and would (NRCan) test circumferential welds at -34°C. like to ensure welds are meeting the AAR specifications at low temperatures.
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 tank contained liquid nitrogen), and incorporated into numerical completion proof of concept of a model to simulation software capable of has been reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, delayed. 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. be validated using data from the FRA’s full scale UN Phase 2 is underway and includes portable tank fires. model refinement to include liquefied natural gas, simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various prolonged fire accident conditions and rollover conditions. A second fire test has been postponed.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 50 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status
Validation of An assessment of the TC National March 2020 Phase I (information gathering to Dangerous Goods Car effectiveness of the dangerous Research (Phase I) obtain literature sources and Location in Train goods cars placement rules Council of March 2021 regulations in other jurisdictions) is Literature Review outlined in section 10.6 of the Canada (NRC) (Phase II) complete. TDG Regulations (TDGR). Tasks for Phase II have begun, including a deeper analysis of literature on buffer cars and dangerous goods car placement, and detailed accident analysis for different buffer car rules. Hard Coupling Study Investigation into whether TC Natural March 2021 Based on findings from the literature current hard coupling Resources review, additional work has begun regulations are effective at Canada to simulate temperature-dependent preventing damage from (NRCan) material properties and dynamic coupling events and identifying impact simulations focusing on stub damage if it does occur. sill-tank car junction. Additional considerations are low temperature effects (down to -40°C).
This year’s work is to perform these impact simulations and develop temperature dependent models for tank car steels and common stub sill materials.
Assessment of Assessment of applicability of TC Natural Spring 2021 The final report on applied research advanced non- two methods for tank car Resources of ACFM & Infrared Thermography destructive testing of inspections: Current Field Canada has been reviewed by TC. tank cars and highway Measurement (ACFM) & (NRCan) tanks Infrared Thermography, TC is now planning a technology followed by technology feasibility study using sample plates feasibility study of ACFM. with known defects, cracks and flaws and having them undergo ACFM inspection.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 51 | 227 At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • T. Treichel reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. COD • F. Gonzalez reported on the update that was provided earlier this month, along with a presentation that detailed the status of different projects. ▪ NDE final report under review. FRA to work with TC regarding the panels ▪ Non- pressure fitting protection has a report. Testing to be done in another location ▪ TC environment study published its result ▪ Due to Covid full scale testing will be delayed until traveling restrictions are lifted ▪ Tender crossing accident- will be finished by July. Process to move to TTCI but will be delayed due to COVID. • R. Domaratzki reported on the update that was provided earlier this month, along with a presentation that detailed the status of different TC projects. ▪ Extended Canadian crude oil sampling and analysis campaign: statistical analysis completed, report to be finalized. ▪ TC 128B weld studies which is related to modeling: report to be finalized. Details can be found in the PowerPoint attached. ▪ Validation of dangerous goods car placement rules: phase 1 completed, phase 2 under development ▪ Hard coupling study: literature review completed, simulations and modeling starting ▪ Assessment of non-destructive testing of tank cars and highway tanks: initial report completed; feasibility study planned Detailed information regarding these projects can be found in the attached PowerPoint.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 52 | 227 July 2020 update, • T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.
RSI-AAR Research Projects
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 has been improvements made to the Scott Runnels) completed. Some model will improvements in improve its use response to findings as a research tool have been made; others and a planning are being prioritized. tool for future New beta version will fire tests. appear in 2020. A more generalized PRV mode is in alpha test. Collection and Ongoing effort RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional Accident Sims collects data from analysis of tank since the Engineers investigation and many sources and car accident data beginning of the database creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank University of population: n/a detailed record of the Car Safety Illinois at Urbana- events and outcomes in Project in 1970 Champaign accidents that damage Study: June 2021 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 have been backfilled for previous years through 2012. Analysis of these new fields is underway, as part of an updated study of conditional probabilities of release (CPR) of lading from tank cars. Contact: Todd Treichel- Director RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project (540) 822-4800 [email protected]
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 53 | 227 • F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59. FRA Research Projects
Contractor Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Status (s) Target
Railroad Tank Car Evaluation and FRA AAR TTCI December 2021 Published: Nondestructive validation of DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35 Methods nondestructive and 16/13 Evaluation evaluation methods for use on tank cars http://www.fra.dot.gov/ and the eLib/details/L18338#p2 quantification of _z50_gD the NDE process to improve the Final report under probability of FRA/TTC review. 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 with TCC) III http://www.fra.dot.gov/ eLib/details/L17462#p4 _z50_gD
Report published:
https://railroads.dot.gov /elibrary/full-scale- rollover-test-and- corresponding- analytical-modeling- survivability-top- fittings
Tank Car The main goal of FRA (Note: ENSCO Ongoing Report Published: Environment this project is to Results to DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39 Study have the be shared instrumented tank with TCC) http://www.fra.dot.gov/ car couple with the eLib/details/L18474#p1 FRA’s T16 high- _z50_gD speed research vehicle and record Ongoing the track geometry Phase II ongoing. and train handling Published report on along with the yard switching trainloads to have a https://railroads.dot.gov complete picture of /elibrary/impact-test- the environment. data-analysis-load- environment- characterization-tank- car-stub-sill-during- yard
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 54 | 227 Conducted a test on a Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC December 2022 DOT 113, November test of tank cars car crash tests in a 2019 period of two years. The specimens will https://railroads.dot.gov be four different /elibrary/full-scale- specification tank shell-impact-test-dot- cars 113-tank-car
Conducted a test on a surrogate DOT-113 with 9/16” outer tank
Full-scale fire test Obtain FRA SwRI, Sharma December 2020 Test performed at SwRI on an UN-T75 experimental data & Associates in May 2017. Draft ISO tank (LNG in a full-scale fire report under review. service) test. Provide a Phase II started. realistic fire exposure to the Second test is tank and flatcar. postponed till later in 2020
Evaluating The intent of this FRA Sharma and December 2020 Test was conducted on Performance of project is to Associates October 2019 Tank Car Pressure evaluate PRD Collaboration Test with Ethanol was Relief Devices performance under with Transport conducted on August Under Fire fire conditions Canada 2019 report under Conditions through high review. temperature fire testing. No Published Research analytical Results: evaluations of PRD https://railroads.dot.gov performance are /elibrary/performance- planned. This effort tank-car-pressure-relief- will be devices-under-fire- delivered through conditions 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 55 | 227 LNG Tender Perform a full-scale FRA, TWA, SWrI, December 2020 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 November 2020 AAR M1004
Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA 1.-Rutgers December 2021 Currently underway Mitigation for unit trains carrying University Hazardous hazardous 2.- Thornton Material Unit materials, and also Tomasetti Trains. on mix trains 2018 Broad carrying HM Agency 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
You can find all published report in this website: https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/hazardous-materials-transportation
There is a new section for Miscellaneous Hazmat papers, for reports not published by FRA, but sponsored by FRA. ASME papers, NGRTC and ATCCRP reports. https://railroads.dot.gov/program-areas/hazmat-transportation/miscellaneous-hazmat-papers
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 56 | 227 • R. Domaratzki provided an update from TC regarding docket T59
Transport Canada – Research update – July 2020 Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 993-7540 [email protected]
Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and Winter 2021 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 Alberta modify the prototype for improved the vapour space of a Innovates accuracy and a more robust petroleum crude oil container Technology analyzer. An advanced prototype under equilibrium conditions. Futures, will also be built to the final design Albert specifications, with the next Department of prototype to be completed in Winter Energy, 2021. Project is delayed due to lack Omnicon of crude oil samples for testing and Consultants validation work. An ASTM method will be drafted concurrently with the final design build. Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC Inno Tech July 2020 TC has collected 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 were system. TC would like to obtained as close as possible to point evaluate whether there are of transport. Analysis of crude oil statistical differences in samples has been completed different types of crude oils. (compositional, vapor pressure, boiling point, etc.). Data analysis will include statistical assessment of crude oil properties to evaluate differences among crude oil types. Draft report has been reviewed and is undergoing further revisions, with public dissemination expected in Fall 2020. Behavior of crude oil A combination of experimental TC National Literature Six 2-m 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 2-m pool fire tests exposed to fire tank cars containing crude oil Canada, were conducted using diluted conditions (crude oil and other complex mixtures Sandia Testing: bitumen (dilbit) in February 2019. pool fire testing) behave when exposed to fire National Labs 2017-2019 The pool fire tests for the dilbit conditions. replicated the conditions of the Data analysis Bakken tests. Report of comparisons & reporting between crude oil characteristics and 2019-2020 fire characteristics will be finalized shortly. Data from these tests (heat flux, heat release rate, flame temperature) will also be used as
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 57 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status input to TC’s crude oil in tank car computational model. Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Initial A model 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, called the equation of Validation crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) validation state (EOS) model. in a closed container (such as a work tank car). A model has been completed in It can predict oil properties and developed to predict crude oil March 2018. reactions at temperatures up to 450 behaviour in fire conditions Further °C and under venting conditions and how it changes due to scenario (i.e., release through PRV). venting, chemical reactions, modeling 2018-2019 work focused on and heating rates. ongoing modelling various crude oils in a 2018-2021 tank car exposed to high temperatures (i.e., simulating a fire), to examine what factors are important in fire accidents.
Variables assessed have included: concentration of light ends in crude oils (i.e., volatility), crude oil type, level of thermal protection, and PRV orientation. Additional variables are being evaluated this fiscal year, as well as comparison of model against AFFTAC model.
Computational 2D Investigate using computation TC Natural March 2021 2D computational fluid dynamics Modeling of Behavior fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources (CFD) model is currently being used of Tank Cars Carrying motion and heat transfer in Canada in conjunction with the EOS model Crude Oil in Fires tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) to assess accident behavior of crude other flammable liquids in oil lading in specific accident fires. conditions.
The heat transfer is evaluated for variety of crude oil types and for a variety of bare tank and thermally- protected scenarios.
This model was compared to FRA’s pressure relief valve (PRV) testing with water (1/3rd scale tank). This validation provided indication that the fire input should be modelled as radiation (vs. fire temperature).
CFD runs are being re-run with this boundary condition, but lack of access to the worksite has delayed this work into 2021.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 58 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Tank Car Steels & Development of a material TC Natural March 2021 In 2018/19, a material model and Finite Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources DOT/TC117 tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada model was created. Current work element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) includes refining the material model a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA and running scenarios. Progress this model will be used to simulate year is as follows: high temperature tank car failure and to characterize Advanced material testing has been welds to assess their effects on competed at high temperatures to tank failures. further refine the FEA material model. The DOT/TC-117 tank car Additional experimental geometry model is being updated in materials testing to areas that have been determined to characterize weld toughness be structurally significant to the for TC128B steels from a FEA simulations. TC/DOT-117 tank car was performed and is being A variety of scenarios will be run to continued under a separate determine failure points due to pool project for FY19/20. fire exposure once the model has been updated. Inputs for fire exposure scenarios will come from the CFD and Equation of State models for crude oil in a tank car.
Tank Car Weld Interested in understanding the TC Natural July 2020 Testing of TC128B steel samples for Performance Project low temperature performance Resources low and high temperature weld of tank car steel (TC128B) Canada characteristics has been completed weld performance and would (NRCan) and final report is being reviewed by like to ensure welds are TC, with assessment of results at meeting the AAR low temp defined in standard. specifications at low temperatures. TC had an interest in low temperatures in earlier studies (due to prolonged cold weather exposure), and temperatures were kept constant for all subsequent studies.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 59 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release TC/US US DHS and a Large scale Large scale chlorine releases testing to improve Departme number of release tests completed in Fall 2016. understanding and fill critical nt of government completed in Current work is small scale (test knowledge, data, and Homeland and industry 2017. chamber) and has a focus of capability gaps for chlorine and Security partners, Chamber quantifying the reactivity of chlorine toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) (DHS) University of study results with organic materials and on chemical releases, which have (project Arkansas received June chlorine deposition to impact on never been experimentally lead) 2020. dispersion. tested or validated at scales represented by rail car, tanker Experiments took place at truck, barge, or storage tank University of Arkansas in early 2019 release scenarios. and additional experiments continued into early 2020. Final report was received in June 2020, and results are under review for journal publication.
The findings from the Jack Rabbit program have been 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) tank contained liquid nitrogen), and incorporated into numerical Phase 2 proof of concept of a model to simulation software capable of completion reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, has been lading during the fire test conditions. thermal loading and two phase delayed. Interim report was delivered to TC equation of state. Model will in March 2018. be validated using data from the FRA’s full scale UN Phase 2 is underway and includes portable tank fires. model refinement to include liquefied natural gas, simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various prolonged fire accident conditions and rollover conditions.
A second fire test has been postponed.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 60 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Validation of An assessment of the TC National March 2020 Phase I (literature and jurisdictional Dangerous Goods Car effectiveness of the dangerous Research (Phase I) review, accident report review) is Location in Train goods cars placement rules Council of complete. Literature Review outlined in section 10.6 of the Canada (NRC) March 2021 TDG Regulations (TDGR). (Phase II) Tasks for Phase II are under development, including a deeper analysis of literature on buffer cars, marshalling within yards, and in- train forces, as well reviewing the impact of 2002 TDG regulatory changes on accident consequences.
Hard Coupling Study Literature review on rail car TC Natural March 2021 Based on findings from the literature coupling (including cold Resources review, additional work is required weather effects, hump yard vs. Canada to simulate temperature-dependent flat switching, and past tank (NRCan) material properties and dynamic car impact tests) to identify impact simulations focusing on stub research gaps, followed by sill-tank car junction. tank car simulations and physical testing. Additional considerations are low temperature effects (down to -40°C). This year’s work is to perform these impact simulations and develop temperature dependent models for tank car steels and common stub sill materials. Assessment of Literature review on non- TC Natural Spring 2021 The final report on applied research advanced non- destructive testing (NDT) Resources of ACFM & Infrared Thermography destructive testing of methods and techniques not yet Canada has been reviewed by TC. tank cars and highway approved by the AAR and the (NRCan) tanks CSA (Canadian Standards TC is looking into a technology Association) to aid in the tank feasibility study utilizing sample car inspection process, plates with known defects, cracks assessment of applicability of and flaws and having them undergo two methods for tank car ACFM inspection by newly trained inspections: Current Field in ACFM. Measurement (ACFM) & Infrared Thermography, Work is being done to secure access followed by technology to sample plates, ACFM procedures, feasibility study of ACFM. technicians and other resources necessary to perform the technology feasibility study.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 61 | 227 At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, • T. Treichel reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. ▪ Accident data: Safety project began an updated study of CPR, to take advantage of new fields that give more detail about car features, unit trains and fire and recent accidents. Study will be completed by August 2021. Two new fields are added to better address new car designs and tank within tank cars: jacket/outer layer thickness and jacket/outer layer material. ▪ Fire: validation of the AFFTAC model against a higher- fidelity CFD model is completed and report is under review. A program of improvements to the user experience, such as ease of use and error resistant interfaces is beginning at the end of this month with a call to prioritize issues that are identified. • F. Gonzalez reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. ▪ Transport Canada environment study was done with Ensco, a report is published online. A link and additional details of the report and test can be found in the April 2020 update table. ▪ A tank was constructed and shipped to SwRI, it will be tested in mid-May or June ▪ Tank car test on DOT-113 tanks was conducted in November. Material testing and modeling was done, and it was determined that the material did not meet the standard. Will require a new DOT-113 built to new requirements to understand how it responds. Test will take place later this year. Detailed information regarding the test, requirements and plans can be found in the attached PowerPoint. • A. Butko reported on the update that was provided earlier this month, along with a presentation that detailed the status of different TC projects. ▪ Crude oil pool fire testing: will be completely done later this year ▪ TC-128B weld study: will be published later this year. Results were below AAR specification. ▪ Finite element modeling of tank car: work is ongoing until March 2021 ▪ Crude oil lading model for fire-exposed tank cars progresses and is set to complete March 2021. Will be used as inputs to finite element model and AFFTAC ▪ Hard coupling assessment progresses: validating limits set in regulation ▪ Validation of dangerous goods car placement rules continues to progress ▪ Assessment of non-destructive testing methods for tank cars: a report is being finalized and prepared for publication ▪ LNG portable tank fire test modeling is awaiting FRA fire test ▪ Crude oil sampling and analysis: collected 25 more crude oil samples. Final report to be reviewed and published in fall of 2020 ▪ Chlorine deposition studies: experiment is completed. ▪ Detailed information regarding these projects can be found in the attached PowerPoint.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 62 | 227 April 2020 update, • T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.
RSI-AAR Research Projects
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. model will Improvements in improve its use response to findings as a research tool have been made. New and a planning beta version will appear tool for future in 2020. A more fire tests. generalized PRV mode is in alpha test. 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 Study: June 2021 creates and maintains a RSI-AAR Tank University of detailed record of the Car Safety Illinois at Urbana- events and outcomes in Project in 1970 Champaign 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 have been backfilled for previous years through 2012. Analysis of these new fields is underway, as part of an updated study of conditional probabilities of release (CPR) of lading from tank cars. Contact: Todd Treichel- Director RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project (540) 822-4800 [email protected]
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 63 | 227 • F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59.
FRA Research Projects
Contractor Completion Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Status (s) Target
Railroad Tank Car Evaluation and FRA AAR TTCI December 2021 Published: Nondestructive validation of DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35 Methods nondestructive and 16/13 Evaluation evaluation methods http://www.fra.dot.gov/ for use on tank cars eLib/details/L18338#p2 and the _z50_gD quantification of the NDE process to Final report under improve the FRA/TTC 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.dot.gov/ with TCC) III eLib/details/L17462#p4 _z50_gD
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-16/39 Study have the be shared http://www.fra.dot.gov/ instrumented tank with TCC) eLib/details/L18474#p1 car couple with the _z50_gD FRA’s T16 high- speed research Ongoing vehicle and record Phase II ongoing. the track geometry Published report on and train handling yard switching along with the trainloads to have a https://railroads.dot.gov complete picture of /elibrary/impact-test- the environment. data-analysis-load- environment- characterization-tank- car-stub-sill-during- yard
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 64 | 227 Small scale fire Demonstrate by FRA Sharma & Completed Final Report testing scaled testing that Associates, Dr. published. in rail tank cars Burke, The loaded with Sodium Chlorine https://www.fra.dot.gov Hydroxide solution Institute /eLib/details/L19736#p (NaOH) or 1_z10_gD_lRT_s23 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. Side Impact Test and Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC December 2021 Analyses of a DOT-117 test of tank cars car crash tests in a Tank Car period of two years. The specimens will https://www.fra.dot.gov be four different /eLib/details/L20120#p specification tank 1_z10_gD_lRT_s23 cars Conducted a test on a DOT 113, November 2019
https://railroads.dot .gov/elibrary/full- scale-shell-impact- test-dot-113-tank- car
Full-scale fire test Obtain FRA SwRI, Sharma December 2020 Test performed at SwRI on an UN-T75 experimental data & Associates in May 2017. Draft ISO 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 May 2020
Evaluating The intent of this FRA Sharma and December 2020 Test was conducted on Performance of project is to Associates October 2019 Tank Car Pressure evaluate PRD Collaboration Test with Ethanol on Relief Devices performance under with Transport was conducted on Under Fire fire conditions Canada August 2019 report Conditions through high under review. temperature fire testing. No analytical evaluations of PRD performance are planned. This effort will be delivered through the development of a test matrix, the
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 65 | 227 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, TWA, SWrI, December 2020 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 June Scenario Test. accordance with 2020 AAR M1004
Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA 1.-Rutgers December 2021 Awarded contracts Mitigation for unit trains carrying University Hazardous hazardous 2.- Thornton Material Unit materials, and also Tomasetti Trains. on mix trains 2018 Broad carrying HM Agency 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
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 66 | 227 • A. Butko provided an update from TC regarding docket T59.
Transport Canada – Research update – April 2020
Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 993-7540 [email protected]
Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and Fall 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 Alberta modify the prototype for improved the vapour space of a Innovates accuracy and a more robust petroleum crude oil container Technology analyzer. under equilibrium conditions Futures, Albert An advanced prototype will also be Department of built to the final design Energy, specifications, with the next Omnicon prototype to be completed in Fall Consultants 2020. An ASTM method will be drafted concurrently with the final design build.
Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC InnoTech June 2020 TC has collected 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 were system. TC would like to obtained as close as possible to point evaluate whether there are of transport. Analysis of crude oil statistical differences in samples has been completed different types of crude oils. (compositional, vapour pressure, boiling point, etc.). Data analysis will include statistical assessment of crude oil properties to evaluate differences among crude oil types. Draft report is currently being reviewed. 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. Report of comparisons & reporting between crude oil characteristics and 2019-2020 fire characteristics has been reviewed and is currently being finalized. Data from these tests (heat
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 67 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status flux, heat release rate, flame temperature) will also be used as input to TC’s crude oil in tank car computational model. A model for crude oil in Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Initial containment has been developed and State Modeling and work and computational Resources modeling and validated, called the equation of Experimental Test modelling to determine how Canada experimental state (EOS) model. Validation crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) validation in a closed container (such as a work It can predict oil properties and tank car). A model has been completed in reactions at temperatures up to 450 developed to predict crude oil March 2018. °C and under venting conditions behaviour in fire conditions Further (i.e., release through PRV). and how it changes due to scenario venting, chemical reactions, modeling 2018-2019 work focused on and heating rates. ongoing modelling various crude oils in a 2018-2020 tank car exposed to high temperatures (i.e., simulating a fire), to examine what factors are important in fire accidents.
Variables assessed have included: concentration of light ends in crude oils (i.e., volatility), crude oil type, level of thermal protection, and PRV orientation.
Additional variables are being evaluated this fiscal year, as well as comparison of model against AFFTAC model.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 68 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Computational 2D Investigate using computation TC Natural September 2D computational fluid dynamics Modeling of Behavior fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources 2020 (CFD) model is currently being used of Tank Cars Carrying motion and heat transfer in Canada in conjunction with the EOS model Crude Oil in Fires tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) to assess accident behavior of crude other flammable liquids in oil lading in specific accident fires. conditions.
The heat transfer is evaluated for variety of crude oil types and for a variety of bare tank and thermally protected scenarios.
This model was compared to FRA’s pressure relief valve (PRV) testing with water (1/3rd scale tank).
This validation provided indication that the fire input should be modelled as radiation (vs. fire temperature). CFD runs are being re- run with this boundary condition.
Tank Car Steels & Development of a material TC Natural March 2021 In 2018/19, a material model and Finite Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources DOT/TC117 tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada model was created. element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA Current work includes refining the model will be used to simulate material model and running high temperature tank car scenarios. Progress this year is as failure and to characterize follows: welds to assess their effects on tank failures. Advanced material testing has been competed at high temperatures to Additional experimental further refine the FEA material materials testing to model. The DOT/TC-117 tank car characterize weld toughness geometry model is being updated in for TC128B steels from a areas that have been determined to TC/DOT-117 tank car was be structurally significant to the performed and is being FEA simulations. continued under a separate project for FY19/20. A variety of scenarios will be run to determine failure points due to pool fire exposure once the model has been updated.
Inputs for fire exposure scenarios will come from the CFD and Equation of State models for crude oil in a tank car.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 69 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Tank Car Weld Interested in understanding the TC Natural March 2020 Testing of TC128B steel samples for Performance Project low temperature performance Resources low and high temperature weld of tank car steel (TC128B) Canada characteristics has been completed. weld performance and would (NRCan) Final report is being reviewed by like to ensure welds are TC. meeting the AAR specifications at low temperatures.
Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release TC/US US DHS and a Large scale Large scale chlorine releases testing to improve Departme number of release tests completed in fall 2016. understanding and fill critical nt of government completed in Current work is small scale (test knowledge, data, and Homeland and industry 2017. chamber) and has a focus of capability gaps for chlorine and Security partners, Chamber quantifying the reactivity of chlorine toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) (DHS) University of study with organic materials and on chemical releases, which have (project Arkansas expected chlorine deposition to impact on never been experimentally lead) March 2020. dispersion. tested or validated at scales represented by rail car, tanker Experiments took place at truck, barge, or storage tank University of Arkansas in early 2019 release scenarios. and additional experiments continued into early 2020.
Final report is expected in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The findings from the Jack Rabbit program have been primarily used in two areas:
emergency planning and response and chemical dispersion modelling refinement.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 70 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Phase 1 of the project included data Modelling of a Develop a model of an UN TC Friedman Phase 1 analysis from the FRA’s UN cryogenic UN portable portable tank containing a Research completed in portable tank fire test (where the tank during fire testing cryogenic liquid, exposed to Corporation March 2018. tank contained liquid nitrogen), and fire. The tank geometry will be (FRC) Phase 2 will proof of concept of a model to incorporated into numerical be completed reproduce the tank, flat car and simulation software capable of in July 2020. lading during the fire test conditions. modelling chemical reactions, Interim report was delivered to TC thermal loading and two-phase in March 2018. equation of state. Model will be validated using data from Phase 2 is underway and includes the FRA’s full scale UN model refinement to include portable tank fires. liquefied natural gas, simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various prolonged fire accident conditions and rollover conditions.
A second fire test is scheduled for early 2020.
Validation of An assessment of the TC National March 2020 Phase I includes literature and Dangerous Goods Car effectiveness of the dangerous Research (Phase I) jurisdictional review, as well as Location in Train goods cars placement rules Council of March 2021 accident report review. Literature Review outlined in section 10.6 of the Canada (NRC) (Phase II) A draft document has been written TDG Regulations (TDGR). for TC review, which will help guide the work for phase II.
Hard Coupling Study Literature review on rail car TC Natural March 2021 Based on findings from the literature coupling that will include cold Resources review, additional work would be weather effects, hump yard vs. Canada required to simulate temperature- flat switching, and past tank (NRCan) dependent materials properties and car impact tests (including potential damage as a result of FRA 2018 experimental coupling. testing). The literature review will identify research gaps and Additional considerations may propose a test plan (physical include the impact of fatigue on stub testing and/or modelling) if sills and draft gear performance. necessary.
Assessment of Literature review on non- TC Natural March 2020 Reviewed applied research of advanced non- destructive testing (NDT) Resources ACFM & Infrared Thermography to destructive testing of methods and techniques not yet Canada understand their applicability in the tank car steels and approved by the AAR and the (NRCan) inspection of tank cars. The highway tanks CSA (Canadian Standards reviewed research shows that Association) to aid in the tank ACFM can detect fatigue cracks, car inspection process. including through some coatings. Infrared thermography could also be Literature review aims to used for tank car inspection assess applicability of two purposes, but additional work is methods for tank car required to evaluate areas of inspections: Current Field applicability. Measurement (ACFM) & Infrared Thermography. The work did not evaluate the probability of detection of each method. The final report is currently under review by TC.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 71 | 227 At the January 2020 meeting, • T. Treichel elaborated on the update that he provided via email earlier this month. An updated RSA-AAR research project table can be found in the January 2020 update minutes. • F. Gonzalez provided an updated FRA research project table that can be found in the January 2020 update minutes. Also, presented a PowerPoint discussing: o November’s impact test on a DOT-113 car. The test punctured both outer (carbon steel) and inner (stainless steel) tanks. Impactor continued forward after impact, not rebounding from tank car. No failed welds were observed on both of the tank cars o FRA will use this data to validate FE model, then examine impact conditions beyond those tested. FRA will use this to guide any potential future DOT-113 impact tests under different conditions. o Videos and pictures of the test can be found in the attached PowerPoint. o A full report on the impact test can be found at: https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/full-scale-shell-impact-test-dot-113-tank- car • S. Singh elaborated on the update that was provided via email earlier this month. An updated TC research project table can be found in the January 2020 update minutes.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 72 | 227 January 2020 update, • T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.
RSI- AAR Research Projects
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. model will Improvements in improve its use response to findings as a research tool have been made. New and a planning beta version will appear tool for future in early 2020. A more fire tests generalized PRV mode is in alpha test. 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 should Car Integrated certain car owners T59.2.2 Engineers target met create Railinc user IDs Database (TCID) inspection and through per-car Phase 2 and request TCID repair events. It fee paid to New version: improvements: access, and all questions is now Railinc Railinc November 2019 – should be directed to programmed, target met Railinc customer operated and Presentation of service. Phase 2 maintained by potential Phase 3 improvements are Railinc. to TCC: January complete, and a list of 2020 potential Phase 3 tasks will be presented to TCC. 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]
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 73 | 227 • F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59.
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-16/35 Methods nondestructive and 16/13 Evaluation evaluation methods http://www.fra.dot.gov/ for use on tank cars eLib/details/L18338#p2 and the _z50_gD quantification of the NDE process to Final report under improve the FRA/TTC 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.dot.gov/ with TCC) III eLib/details/L17462#p4 _z50_gD
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-16/39 Study have the be shared http://www.fra.dot.gov/ instrumented tank with TCC) eLib/details/L18474#p1 car couple with the _z50_gD FRA’s T16 high- speed research Ongoing vehicle and record Phase II ongoing. the track geometry Testing for Coupling and train handling Load Analysis finished. along with the Reviewing data trainloads to have a complete picture of the environment. Small scale fire Demonstrate by FRA Sharma & Completed Final Report published. testing scaled testing that Associates, Dr. in rail tank cars Burke, The https://www.fra.dot.gov loaded with Sodium Chlorine /eLib/details/L19736#p Hydroxide solution Institute 1_z10_gD_lRT_s23 (NaOH) 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 74 | 227 Full scale Crash Conduct four tank FRA TTC December 2021 Report published on test of tank cars car crash tests in a Side Impact Test and period of two years. Analyses of a DOT-105 The specimens will Tank be four different specification tank https://www.fra.dot.gov cars /eLib/details/L20119#p 1_z10_gD_lRT_s23
Side Impact Test and Analyses of a DOT-117 Tank Car
https://www.fra.dot.gov /eLib/details/L20120#p 1_z10_gD_lRT_s23
Conducted a test on a DOT 113, November 2019 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 March 2020 Evaluating The intent of this FRA Sharma and May 2020 Test was conducted on Performance of project is to Associates October 2019 Tank Car Pressure evaluate PRD Collaboration Test with Ethanol on Relief Devices performance under with Transport was conducted on Under Fire fire conditions Canada August 2019 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 75 | 227 LNG Tender Perform a full-scale FRA, TWA, SWrI, December 2020 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 June Scenario Test. accordance with 2020 AAR M1004 Risk Analysis and Risk analysis on FRA 1.-Rutgers December 2021 Awarded contracts Mitigation for unit trains carrying University Hazardous hazardous 2.- Thornton Material Unit materials, and also Tomasetti Trains. on mix trains 2018 Broad carrying HM Agency 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
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 76 | 227 • A. Butko provided an update from TC regarding docket T59.
Transport Canada – Research update – January 2020
Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642 [email protected] Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 993-7540 [email protected]
Target end Project Title Abstract Sponsor Contractor Status date Research Related to the TC is working with the TC / CCQTA and June 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 Alberta modify the prototype for improved the vapour space of a Innovates accuracy and a more robust petroleum crude oil container Technology analyzer. under equilibrium conditions. Futures, Albert An advanced prototype will also be Department of built to the final design Energy, specifications, with the next Omnicon prototype to be completed in Spring Consultants 2020. An ASTM method will be drafted concurrently with the final design build.
Extended crude oil TC has developed a crude oil TC InnoTech June 2020 TC has collected 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 were system. TC would like to obtained as close as possible to point evaluate whether there are of transport. Analysis of crude oil statistical differences in samples has been completed different types of crude oils. (compositional, vapour pressure, boiling point, etc.). 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. Report of comparisons 2019-2020 between crude oil characteristics and fire characteristics has been drafted and is currently under review. Data from these tests (heat flux, heat
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 77 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status release rate, flame temperature) will also be used as input to TC’s crude oil in tank car computational model.
Crude Oil Equation of A combination of experimental TC Natural Initial A model 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, called the equation of Validation crude oil behaves when heated (NRCan) validation state (EOS) model. It can predict oil in a closed container (such as a work properties and reactions at tank car). A model has been completed in temperatures up to 450 °C and under developed to predict crude oil March 2018. venting conditions (i.e., release behaviour in fire conditions Further through PRV). and how it changes due to scenario venting, chemical reactions, modeling 2018-2019 work focused on and heating rates ongoing modelling various crude oils in a 2018-2020 tank car exposed to high temperatures (i.e., simulating a fire), to examine what factors are important in fire accidents.
Variables assessed have included: concentration of light ends in crude oils (i.e., volatility), crude oil type, level of thermal protection, and PRV orientation. Additional variables are being evaluated this fiscal year, as well as comparison of model against AFFTAC model.
Abstract and report for first phase of project available at https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety- menu-1242.html
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 78 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Computational 2D I Investigate using computation TC Natural March 2020 2D computational fluid dynamics Modeling of Behavior fluid dynamics to model fluid Resources (CFD) model is currently being used of Tank Cars Carrying motion and heat transfer in Canada in conjunction with the EOS model Crude Oil in Fires tank cars carrying crude oil or (NRCan) to assess accident behavior of crude other flammable liquids in oil lading in specific accident fires. 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. The heat transfer is evaluated for variety of crude oil types and for a variety of bare tank and thermally-protected scenarios.
Additional task compared 2D CFD model to FRA’s pressure relief valve (PRV) testing with water and 1/3rd scale tank. This was done to help validate the 2D CFD model.
Tank Car Steels & Development of a material TC Natural March 2020 In 2018/19, a material model and Finite Element Analysis model (based on previous tank Resources DOT/TC117 tank car geometry Model car steel research) in a finite Canada model was created. Current work element analysis (FEA) code of (NRCan) includes refining the material model a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA and running scenarios. Progress this model will be used to simulate year is as follows: high temperature tank car failure and to characterize Advanced material testing has been welds to assess their effects on competed at high temperatures to tank failures. further refine the FEA material model. The DOT/TC-117 tank car Additional experimental geometry model is being updated in materials testing to areas that have been determined to characterize weld toughness be structurally significant to the for TC128B steels from a FEA simulations. TC/DOT-117 tank car was performed and is being A variety of scenarios will be run to continued under a separate determine failure points due to pool project for FY19/20. fire exposure once the model has been updated.
Tank Car Weld Interested in understanding the TC Natural March 2020 Testing of TC128B steel samples for Performance Project low temperature performance Resources low and high temperature weld of tank car steel (TC128B) Canada characteristics has been completed. weld performance and would (NRCan) Further testing is underway for like to ensure welds are completeness of tests. Final report is meeting the AAR being drafted. specifications at low temperatures.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 79 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release TC/US US DHS and a Large scale Large scale chlorine releases testing to improve Departme number of release tests completed in fall 2016. understanding and fill critical nt of government completed in knowledge, data, and Homeland and industry 2017. Current work is small scale (test capability gaps for chlorine and Security partners, Chamber chamber) and has a focus of toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) (DHS) University of study quantifying the reactivity of chlorine chemical releases, which have (project Arkansas expected with organic materials and on never been experimentally lead) March 2020. chlorine deposition to impact on tested or validated at scales dispersion. Experiments took place represented by rail car, tanker at University of Arkansas in early truck, barge, or storage tank 2019 and additional experiments release scenarios. will continue into fall 2019.
Final report is expected in the 1st quarter of 2020. The findings from the Jack Rabbit program have been primarily used in two areas: emergency planning and response and chemical dispersion modelling refinement.
Video of Jack Rabbit: Chlorine Properties available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= AQk_vdjq7lw
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 July 2020. reproduce the tank, flat car and modelling chemical reactions, 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. be validated using data from the FRA’s full scale UN Phase 2 is underway and includes portable tank fires. model refinement to include liquefied natural gas, simulating the effects of PRD exhaust and using the refined model to predict effects of various prolonged fire accident conditions and rollover conditions. A second fire test is scheduled for early 2020.
Validation of An assessment of the TC National March 2020 Phase I includes literature and Dangerous Goods Car effectiveness of the dangerous Research (Phase I) jurisdictional review, as well as Location in Train goods cars placement rules Council of accident report review. Literature Review outlined in section 10.6 of the Canada (NRC) TDG Regulations (TDGR). Hard Coupling Study Literature review on rail car TC Natural March 2021 Based on findings from the literature coupling that will include cold Resources review, additional work would be weather effects, hump yard vs. Canada required to simulate temperature-
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 80 | 227 Target end Abstract Contractor Project Title Sponsor date Status flat switching, and past tank (NRCan) dependent materials properties and car impact tests (including potential damage as a result of FRA 2018 experimental coupling. Additional considerations testing). The literature review may include the impact of fatigue on will identify research gaps and stub sills and draft gear propose a test plan (physical performance. testing and/or modelling) if necessary.
Assessment of Literature review on non- TC Natural March 2020 Currently reviewing applied advanced non- destructive testing (NDT) Resources research of ACFM & Infrared destructive testing of methods and techniques not yet Canada Thermography to understand their tank car steels and approved by the AAR and the (NRCan) applicability in the inspection of highway tanks CSA (Canadian Standards tank cars, including understanding Association) to aid in the each method’s probability of inspection process. detection. This is an effort to then provide reasonable comparisons to Literature review aims to the approved tank car inspection identify probability rates of methods. detection for two methods: Current Field Measurement (ACFM) & Infrared Thermography.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 81 | 227 Active Docket Updates
DOCKET T1.1.4 PROCEDURES FOR SECURING APPROVAL At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, it was reported that M. Forister communicated with D. Escobar regarding the timeline of this docket. It was also noted that doodle polls regarding meeting schedules will be sent to TF
November 2020 teleconference update, • M. Forister reached out to the T100.22.2 TF members to find a TF chair for this docket. David Escobar from Neles USA Inc volunteered to be TF chair. The TCC desired continuity between T100.22.2 and this task force because the essential variables used related to one another. • TCC Action Taken: Recommendation to approve D. Escobar- Neles USA as TF chair was passed. Motion made by Clay P and seconded by BNSF. • Action item: M. Forister to reach out to D. Escobar to start TF efforts and set dates for proposals.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister reported that charge was sent out and discussed. COD • Action item: AAR staff to reach out and determine new TF chair. Update the minutes in the background to reflect the charges. ▪ TF members to be replaced: Ashton- BOE with Jeremy Killian.
September 2020 teleconference update, • 15 or more to add components to the objective statements. • T1.1.4 and T100.22.2 TF charges were sent out and will be provided with the objective statements. M Forister to reach out to those TF chairs.
August 2020 teleconference update, a working draft that highlighted TF charges was presented by M. Forister.
• Action item: Motion was taken to approve the TF charges. Motion taken by BNSF, seconded by CSX and passed. Task force to determine completion dates for charges.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister discussed the update provided earlier this month. • Action Item: J. Byrne, R. Kinsley, J. Birkmann, B. Siebold, K. Dorsey, and M. Forister as the leadership group to establish TF charges based on input already provided by TCC in previous meetings. T. Sisto has volunteered to be the TF chair. Leadership group will engage T. Sisto as necessary on TF charge development. Once TF charge(s) are developed by leadership group, the TF would start work. Charges to be developed by August for TCC approval and updates on 1.1.4 will be on agenda for all monthly calls until further notice.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 82 | 227 July 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T1.1.4 via email. • Progress is being made on specific TF chargers based on input from the TCC and TCC response to the DOT/TC audit findings. • Prioritization needs be set by TCC once the TF charges are determined. Further details to be provided at the July 2020 teleconference meeting. • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Wali Sagaf – Transport Canada ▪ Khiem Hoang – Midland Manufacturing • Members added to the TF: ▪ Jeff Butt- Apollo Valves/ Aalberts Ips ▪ Hira Khalid – Association of American Railroads
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister reported that all previous development documents are being organized. TF charge is to develop approval criteria for all service equipment items. A proposal is set to be drafted by January 2021 TCC meeting that includes revisions to Appendix A, Appendix E and Chapter 1. • Project priorities: 1. Establish the essential variable required for tank car service equipment design approval by service equipment category (Closure, fittings, instruments, safety relief devices, and valves). 2. Using the essential variables from effort 1, establish groupings under each service equipment category
April 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T1.1.4 via email. • Progress is being made on the exact TF charges based on input from the TCC, questions from industry on the service equipment approval process, discussions with J. Byrne, and the TCC responses to the DOT/TC audit findings. • M. Forister will begin to compile all previous strawman work and establish a framework based on TF charges and prioritization to get the TF members working on this effort.
February 2020 teleconference update, COD. M. Forister and J. Byrne are making progress on the list of charges; will have something for the committee before March.
At the January 2020 meeting, M. Forister reported that a gap study analysis was done with the assistance of the FRA. A list of requirements was developed that identified what the standards currently require verse the regulation requirements. A list of charges for chapter 1 will be made by M. Forister and J. Byrne by the February teleconference.
At the October 2019 meeting, COD. FRA/TC audit will result in some items being added to the TF charge. J. Schultz has been added as an UTC representative on the TF.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 83 | 227 ❖ 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 84 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Escobar (Chair) Neles USA Morgan GBW Railcar Services Becherer Transquip Muellner Fort Vale Engineering Federal Railroad Clugg Salco Products Walker Administration Foley Metso Automation USA Nunez Kelso Technologies Inc Association of American Khalid Prince Flowserve Corporation Railroads McKenzie Valve & Gentile Engineered Controls Prunty Machining Federal Railroad Keltz Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Administration Loman AllTranstek Byrne RSI Killian BOE Culligan ARI Association of American McAbery Metal Goods Manufacturing Forister Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Develop criteria for approval of all items of service equipment.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 85 | 227 DOCKET T1.3.1 CONSIDER M-1002 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR SAMPLE PLANS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, it was reported that M. Forister and R. Clark are in the process of setting up meetings with the TF. • Action item: AAR staff to change the title of this docket to, “M-1002 Recommended Practice for Sample Plan” as mentioned in the October 2020 meeting minutes.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, it was noted that R. Clark to continue work with M. Forister on the progress of this docket. • Action Item: Motion to update the docket title to M-1002 recommend practice for sample plan. BNSF motioned, UP seconded and passed. TF charge to be revised to, “To develop a recommended practice in M-1002 for statistically valid sample plan. Possibly use the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard”. AAR staff to work with TF chair to update the TF membership. Motion to adopt the charge was motioned by Clay P. seconded by GATX and passed. ▪ TF members to be added: John Schultz - UTC
October 2020 update, • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Hoyt- Salco Products
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that progress is being made with efforts from the QAC task force. COD
July 2020 update, • COD. Further details to be provided at the July teleconference meeting. • Discussant changed to Ryan Clark
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T1.3.1 via email. • M. Forister will work on this effort with R. Clark once a discussion is held on docket T1.3 related to the QAC T6.4 task force since the efforts relate to one another.
February 2020 teleconference update, it was reported that: • QAC update on facility audit o D. Cackovic reported the committee has gotten through 388 facilities and now have 16 certified auditors. Also, in the process of analyzing how efficient the new B-2 forms work with the audit process. QAC will create a step by step audit process for FRA and continue to update the TCC every month. • Action items from QAC-TCC meeting o Action items were sent during the meeting. A webinar session will be scheduled that discusses how the audit process is performed.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 86 | 227 At the January 2020 meeting, M. Forister reported that a proposal on guidelines to sample plans will be drafted by the TF before March. • R. Clark is the new chair for this TF Task Force as of February 2020: Name Company Name Company Clark (Chair) KCS Prochnow Salco Products Allen AllTranstek Becherer Transquip Geneva ARI Croson Transquip Trinity Corporate Services, Strouse FRA Verhey LLC Morgan Greenbrier White Trinity Rail Ricketts Rescar Companies Ashton AAR BOE Standish Rescar Companies Forister AAR
At the October 2019 meeting, COD. Pending work on gap analysis. FRA/TC/PHMSA audit may result in some charges being added.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 87 | 227 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.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Clark (Chair) Kansas City Southern Prochnow Salco Products Allen AllTranstek Becherer Transquip Geneva American Railcar Industries Croson Transquip Federal Railroad Trinity Corporate Services, Strouse Verhey Administration LLC Greenbrier Management Morgan White Trinity Rail Services Ricketts Rescar Companies Ashton AAR BOE Standish Rescar Companies Forister AAR Schultz Union Tank Car
TF Charge: Number TF Charge To develop a recommended practice in M-1002 for statistically valid sample plan. Possibly 1 use the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 88 | 227 DOCKET T1.4 TCID TEMPLE REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. • Action item: New TF members are needed. If any volunteers, let AAR staff know. Add James Rader- GBRX to TF.
February 2021 update, • This docket was approved by TCC, under docket T59.2.2 to be created at the November 2020 meeting. • At the November 2020 meeting under T59.2.2, M. Forister and K. Dorsey reported the current TF charge needs to be updated. The entire underframe approval process from EEC to TCC is missing from M-1002 which in turn does not include the underframe designation in COC, TCID and UMLER and also does not include TCID underframe template approval process. Therefore, an action from TCC was requested to take this process and place it into an appropriate location in Chapter 1 of M-1002 such that industry understands how the underframe is required to be approved and how the underframe TCID templates are reviewed, approved and uploaded for use on the TCID website. Motion to RFD T59.2.2 was taken by BNSF, seconded by RSI and passed. • TCC Action Taken: Motion made to approve the following TF charge and create a new active docket under chapter 1 of M-1002. o TF Charge: “Develop language for the underframe approval process in Chapter 1 of M-1002. This language shall address the processes both the EEC and TCC perform including the TCID template review and approval process and the underframe designation updates to online systems (COC, TCID and Umler)”. o BNSF motioned to accept this charge and RSI seconded and passed. • Action item: Joe Perez and John Byrne to get more TF members on this docket as stated under docket T59.2.2 at the November 2020 TCC meeting.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey Railroads Rader GBRX
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Develop language for the underframe approval process in Chapter 1 of M-1002. This language shall address the processes both the EEC and TCC perform including the TCID 1 template review and approval process and the underframe designation updates to online systems (COC, TCID and Umler).
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 89 | 227 DOCKET T5.31 REVIEW OF TANK CAR ELEMENTS IN UMLER March 2021 teleconference update, the following was discussed. • Request guidance from the committee ▪ B. Siebold presented a questionnaire during the meeting. TCC suggested that the Umler committee should add field for listing the special permit and its number, value as increased visibility. ▪ This is conditionally mandatory
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. It was also reported that there are no proposals at this time and tank car specifications are being reviewed. COD
February 2021 update, B. Siebold provided an update regarding docket T5.31 via email. • TF continued work on charges 1 through 3 which requires a holistic review of “Tank” specification presentation group elements/ permissible values. • Charge 4 was removed, and a new docket was created as discussed at the November 2020 teleconference update.
December 2020 teleconference update, • Update RMD change request- o It was reported that RMD is a mandatory field in UMLER. Change requests were reviewed by the committee during the November TCC meeting. • Umler change request special permit o B. Siebold went through the element requirements and change requests for special permits. o Motion was taken by BNSF to move the change request for special permit permissible value forward for implementation with Umler, motion seconded and passed. • Umler change request HM-246 o Motion to move to change request for HM-246 required updates forward for implementation with UMLER made by CP, seconded by CN and passed.
November 2020 teleconference update, • TF Chair B. Siebold requested a change to the existing TF charges to align with work directed by the TCC and docket definitions within the new Charter. September’s Unknown Values tracking summary was presented. By April 2021, the TF will look to present data on missed Umler opportunities for those tank cars qualified in 2020 (element B240 is now mandatory). B. Siebold also reviewed an Umler Change Request to update permissible values for DOT special permits- programming may function similar to A&B elements today. Permissible value will be free form alpha numeric. • TCC Action Taken: TF chair requested to remove TF charge 4 from T5.31 and create a new standing docket with a liaison (like EEC) to report out on Umler committee activities. Motion by CN, seconded by NS and passed to remove Charge 4 from this
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 90 | 227 docket and assign it to a new standing docket for Umler activities, “Umler committee Update”. Charges 1-3 will stay with docket T5.31 until complete. BNSF volunteered to be the liaison discussant for the new docket. • TCC Action Taken: Umler Change request—motion to approve and move forward with the change request on DOT113 stenciled specifications taken by CN, seconded by RSI seconded and passed. • Action item: Umler Change request for RME will be updated in December 2020. At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints
September 2020 teleconference update, • B. Seibold discussed the official change request that covered, LNG specification, tank major class, special permit stenciled on cars. • Plans to have a place for special permit number and expiration date.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, B. Siebold presented a table showing the number of elements that have been added since 2019 to June 16th, 2020. TF working on elements of bottom outlet protection as well as a path forward for adding SP and EC for cars. Progression is being made on HM-246 matrix, which is scheduled to be released this October.
June 2020 teleconference update, B. Siebold reported that the committee reviewed the proposal a week before the June TCC meeting. A summary of TF recommendations and changes to Umler were discussed. o A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept this proposal.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, • Motion was taken, seconded, and passed to make the field for remote monitoring equipment mandatory. Any blank field would automatically be populated “as not equipped”. • Request was approved to update CPC-1232 validation logic to include 117’s.
March 2020 teleconference update, • It was stated that Umler registration of any RMD is mandatory. A document will be sent to the TCC regarding permanent monitoring systems. • Motion was taken, seconded and passed to allow RME systems in Umler • A minor name changes in the TF: TF change: Name Company Herbal to Hamilton Trinity Industries
February 2020 teleconference update, B. Siebold reported the following: • Inclusion of Process Engineering o Motion was taken to add process engineering. Motion seconded and passed. • Umler Report
o It was reported that the Umler committee approved the two major car classes for
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 91 | 227 HM-246 compliant cars. Process to incorporate these in Umler will begin soon. • RME proposal o COD
At the January 2020 meeting, B. Siebold reported the following: • Two TCC proposals advanced in October and November call are now at Railinc. • Both are expected during normally scheduled Umler releases in the first half of 2020. • Next actions include submitting a business case to RPSWC for an information pipeline from the 4-2 system to Umler (similar to TCID) and plan to report progress on unknown PV trends during April/October meetings.
November 2019 teleconference update, • Motion was requested and passed to advance the matrix for programming with Umler committee as proposed. • The AAR has petitioned PHMSA to use something other than W in the tank car classification. TF 5.31 is not awaiting the outcome of the rulemaking to proceed with programming since new Tank Major Classes (84/85) are being created. Element A237 (Stenciled Shipping Spec) can be editorially changed in Umler once PHMSA has determined the final marking. • Approval paperwork and physical remarking of the tank car will need to be done by next qualification. • TF met and revisited the October proposal to make B241 mandatory. Based on programming requirements, the TF amended the October proposal to make B240 (Year Tank Qualified) the trigger element instead. • Motion was requested and passed to approve making B240 mandatory. • Expected implementation by 2020.
At the October 2019 meeting, B. Siebold reported on this docket. • TF presented two proposals 1. CPC- 1343 phases out permissible values of element B241 “unknown” for 14 elements. (mandatory effective on Jan 1, 2020 or no later than next tank qualification). o Motion to make the existing element B241 tank qualification mandatory and confidential so that progress can be tracked. Motion was made, seconded and passed. 2. B203 and B-208 (non/normalized/normalized)- Validation matrix for HM-246 compliant cars. o Motion to advance matrix, was passed.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 92 | 227 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).
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 93 | 227 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.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 94 | 227 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:
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”.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 95 | 227 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 Hamilton 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. Perform gap analysis between what is on the 4-2 and what is in UMLER, and 3 determine if certain information should be added, changed, or modified.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 96 | 227 DOCKET T5.32 REVIEW TANK CAR REQUIREMENTS IN THE AAR OFFICE AND FIELD MANUAL At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. • Action item: AAR staff to update the proposal dashboard in the backgrounds and spreadsheet for charge 1 to April 1st instead of March as mentioned.
February 2021 update, B. Siebold provided an update regarding docket T5.32 via email. • On target to provide a proposal on Phase 2 of Charge 1 by March 2021 TCC teleconference. • Charge 3 will be progressed following an accepted proposal of Charge 1. Charge 3 is critical for publication only where technical alignment with office/ Field manual is required. • Charge 4 was removed, and a new docket was created as discussed at the November 2020 teleconference update.
November 2020 teleconference update, • B. Siebold reported that TF charge 2 was completed based on published AAR circular C- 13559. Charge 1 is critical to republication of M-1002 and committed to App D proposal by March 2021. TF chair requested to revise charges 1 and 4 as follows: o TCC Action Taken: TF charge 1 proposed change: “Review Appendix D of M-1002 regarding Rule 88.b.2 and stub sill inspections/qualification requirements include Table D.3 and note 1”. o Motion to change charge 1 taken by CSX seconded by CN and passed. o TCC Action Taken: Motion to remove current charge 4, and create a new standing docket titled, “CRB/ARB Committee Update”. AAR staff to seek discussant on this new standing docket. Motion taken by TSI, seconded by CSX seconded and passed. The purpose of this docket is to convey applicable CRB/ARB committee updates.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
At the July 2020 meeting, B. Siebold reported that, • Appendix D was reconstructed on heavy repairs and accident damage. This to reflect in the updated office and field manuals as well as phase 1 material. • Progress is being made on phase 2. Questions were asked to TF regarding rule 95, which relates to tanker jackets. Committee exploring the matter to identify criteria, other than photos on the damage.
May 2020 teleconference update, it was reported that circular is out for comment and TF is preparing submission with 7 comments. B. Siebold presented changes made by circular 13559 phase 1 proposal on rule 88. Feedback will be provided to TF; comments for CPC are due at the end of May. Projects to look into integrating the TCID database with other platforms.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 97 | 227 At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, B. Siebold reported that phase 1 proposal on rule 88 was approved by EEC. Circulars to be released by this week.
❖ AAR Staff note: Circular 13559 has been released.
At the January 2020 meeting, B. Siebold reported that work is progressing on the charges and phase 1 proposal on rule 88 to EEC is under consideration.TF does plan to incorporate the 1999 stub sill inspection program circulars into Appendix D. COD
At the October 2019 meeting, B. Siebold discussed modification made to the charges. The proposed changes were reviewed with group. J. Schultz has been added as an UTC representative on the TF.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 98 | 227 • 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).
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 M. Forister Warwick The Greenbrier Companies Railroads Leiby Quality Transportation Services Smith The Andersons Rail Group L. Loman AllTranstek Smith Transco Railway Products
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review Appendix D of M-1002 regarding Rule 88.b.2 and stub sill 1 inspections/qualification requirements include Table D.3 and note 1 2 Review Rule 81 3 Review any other section within AAR Field Manual and office manual related to tank cars.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 99 | 227 DOCKET T10.31 PERFORMANCE OF BOTTOM FITTING PROTECTION SYSTEM At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, J. Birkmann reported that TF has not met. An update will be provided by next monthly meeting.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
October 2020 update, • Member information corrected: ▪ John Birkmann – Union Pacific Railroad ▪ Roger Dalske – American Industrial Transport • Members added to the TF: ▪ Bruce Siebold- BNSF Railway Company ▪ Joe Perez – Union Tank Car Company ▪ A.D. McKisic- Trinity Industries ▪ Anthony Ippolito- Canadian National Railway ▪ Jim Kozey- Canadian Pacific Railway
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that TF worked on Appendix E 9.1 which is the bottom protection disengaging handles. COD
July 2020 update, • TF to meet on June 25th. An update will be provided after the July call.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2020 update,
❖ Staff note: DOT is reporting a number of instances where disengaging BOV handles appear in the closed and secured position, but the valve is not fully closed. There have been releases from this condition. • Discussant changed to J. Birkmann
At the January 2020 meeting, no updates were provided. COD. • Motion was made, seconded and passed to change the TF chair. • John Birkmann is the new TF chair
At the October 2019 meeting, no updates were provided. COD.
At the July 2019 meeting, the TF chair advised that our proposal is pending some outstanding actions from TF members (see April minutes). Furthermore, with guidance provided by the TCC in April, the TF has begun to explore valve locking mechanism concepts that are integral to valve (and hence protected by the skid). The concept would provide allowance for an alternative means to satisfy the federal requirement to keep the BOV closed during an accident.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 100 | 227 At the April 2019 meeting, TF chair updated the committee per the background and also requested guidance from the Executive committee on charge #2 to explore alternate design approaches for bottom outlet valve “locking mechanisms” (such as integral to the valve design versus through a detachable handle). Committee agreed that this is within the purview of charge #2. The TCC has received the following TF update (4/4/2019). The T10.31 task force has met twice since the January meeting. Advancement of a strawman proposal to the TCC is pending the following open actions within the TF: • Car builder input regarding the general effects that internal pressure has when analyzing bottom protection systems designs. • AAR/RSI safety project input regarding TWP-17 and latest CPR as it relates bottom protection systems. • Continued review of opening torque values as a design input to the valve locking mechanism (Charge #2). • Update two figures to depict pressure loads on the bottom protective structure.
The TCC has received the following TF update (4/4/2019). The T10.31 task force has met twice since the January meeting. Advancement of a strawman proposal to the TCC is pending the following open actions within the TF: • Car builder input regarding the general effects that internal pressure has when analyzing bottom protection systems designs. • AAR/RSI safety project input regarding TWP-17 and latest CPR as it relates bottom protection systems. • Continued review of opening torque values as a design input to the valve locking mechanism (Charge #2). • Update two figures to depict pressure loads on the bottom protective structure.
At the January 2019 meeting, B. Siebold reported on the following:
The Task force has met 4 times via webcast since October with good engagement of participants. Proposal is still a work in progress, but some highlights include: • combining current Appendix E paragraphs 8.0 (pressure cars) and 9.0 (non-pressure cars) which allows for a general restructuring of the information, • retitling the new section to “Safety Systems for Bottom Service Equipment and Sumps” (by Chapter 1 definitions, using bottom “discontinuities” and / or “fittings” was in conflict). • adding a Chapter 1 definition for sump, • clarifying current load case to the skid and exploring benefits (vs. complexities) of longitudinal and transverse pressure loads (similar to top fittings protection), • specifying the required results of the above load cases (adding clarity), • relisting of exceptions to when bottom safety system is not required (exists today, but convoluted), • still working through discussions on bottom outlet actuation (charge #2).
At the October 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported on the following: • TF met 10/9/18 last week via teleconference.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 101 | 227 • TF Chair asked for revision to the current TF charge as follows: “Clarify current Appendix E (paragraphs 8.0 and 9.0) performance requirements for bottom fitting protection and investigate the possible effects and relative benefits of additional load case(s)”. Motion approved. • The TF Chair then asked that a second charge be added that includes the sub-paragraph of Appendix E9.1.2.8 (bottom outlet actuation). Justification – in recent incidents, there is evidence from three member railroads that correlates detachable handles to overall “bottom outlet performance and protection”. The expectation is that if the detachable handle is compromised during an incident, the bottom outlet valve will still be retained in the closed position. After TCC discussion, the motion was approved to add a second charge to the existing task force as follows, “Review Appendix E, paragraph 9.1.2.8 – Bottom Outlet Actuation for effects on overall bottom fitting protection performance”. • AAR staff note – TF membership changes approved by the TF chair (GATX – John Sbragia replaced by Tony Sisto / UTLX – Joe Perez replaced by Mustapha Ghazal- Tokko).
At the July 2018 meeting, B. Siebold stated he has been made aware of other data points from recent incidents. Plan is to review the new data points and determine next steps.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Mustapha Ghazal- Birkmann (Chair) Union Pacific Railroad Union Tank Car Company Tokko Barkan University of Illinois Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Dalske American Industrial Transport Treichel RSI-AAR Machenburg CSX Transportation Birkmann Union Pacific Railroad McKisic Trinity Industries Siebold BNSF Railway Company Perez Union Tank Car Company McKisic Trinity Industries Ippolito Canadian National Railway Kozey Canadian Pacific Railway
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Clarify current Appendix E (paragraphs 8.0 and 9.0) performance requirements for bottom 1 fitting protection and investigate the possible effects and relative benefits of additional load case(s) Review Appendix E, paragraph 9.1.2.8- Bottom Outlet Actuation for effects on overall 2 bottom fitting protection performance
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 102 | 227 DOCKET T50.57 OPERATIONAL EFFECTS ON SAFETY RELIEF DEVICE PERFORMANCE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, M. Forister reported that J. Schultz is to provide a timeline update of this docket. COD
February 2021 update, • No plan to submit a proposal at this time.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, no proposal was reported at this moment. COD • Action item: TF members removed: TBD- FRA
October 2020 update, J. Schultz provided an update regarding docket T50.57 via email. • FRA testing regarding this docket has setbacks. • In light of the setback, taskforce will reconvene in order to develop a final proposal based on the data collected and reviewed by the taskforce. • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Cozzolino- Girard Equipment ▪ Johnson- McKenzie Valve ▪ Hoang- Midland Manufacturing
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2020 update,
TF change: Name Company Herbal to Hamilton Trinity Industries
At the January 2020 meeting, COD
At the October 2019 meeting, the committee asked that the TF findings be forwarded to AAR staff so that they can be recorded. It was noted by the TF that the occurrence of failures being investigated have stopped.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 103 | 227 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 104 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company RegO Products/ Engineered Schultz (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Kazakewich Controls Federal Railroad TBD Lacroix Kelso Technologies Inc Administration Harm Girard Equipment Loman AllTranstek Federal Railroad Hamilton Trinity Industries TBD Administration Thompson Sims Professional Engineers Sisto GATX Rail Corporation
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 1 requirements 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 2 defective. If they are found defective recommend the action needed to be taken.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 105 | 227 DOCKET T59.2.1 APPENDIX R REVIEW TO ADDRESS TCID REQUIREMENTS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, it was noted that TF chair was to submit a proposal by December, but there is no proposal at this time. • Action item: M. Forister to reach out to TF chair and get an update on the proposal and request it be ready by March 2021.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that a builder had issues retrieving records from TCID that were entered in late 2019. An investigation into the issue will be requested. Awaiting proposal of the updated Appendix R from the TF. COD
October 2020 update, J. Schultz provided an update regarding docket T59.2.1 via email. • Chairman collected taskforce work into a proposal format that needs to be voted on. Once approved by the taskforce, proposal to be sent to TCC. • Will be submitted to the committee prior to the October meeting but is not complete.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: Awaiting proposal in October 2020.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that the draft proposal will be sent to the Tank Car Committee once TCID changes are incorporated.
At the January 2020 meeting, committee was informed that a draft of the proposal is progressing and will be finished before the April 2020 TCC meeting. Draft will incorporate TCID changes and recommendation on appendix R. COD
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that the proposed charges are nearly compete. It is hoped that the proposal will be available by the April meeting.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 106 | 227 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 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 107 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Schultz (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Morgan GBW Railcar Services Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Jachim Rescar Companies Student Gunnison, LLC Johnson AllTranstek Loman AllTranstek
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review Appendix R to determine if there is a need to update, revise or remove paragraphs 1 or references to the SS-1, SS-3, R-1, and R-2 forms with respect to TCID
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 108 | 227 DOCKET T60.17 REVIEW OF VOLUME DETERMINATION FOR TANK CARS April 2021 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T60.17 via email. • The TF is working on a proposal to describe methods for volume determination of tank car tanks (i.e., Liquid Meter, Mechanical Measurement, and requirements for other methods not covered). • The methods will be contained in a new Appendix in C-III titled “Volume Determination of Tank Cars.” • All references from. Chapter 1, Section 1.3.8 will be moved to new appendix. • Replace “calibration” in this context to “volumetric” as volume is what is being determined to develop the gauge tables. • The proposal will be submitted to TCC in May 2021.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update was reviewed. Awaiting proposal for March 2021. No action needed at this time. COD
February 2021 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T60.17 via email. • March 1st is listed as deadline for proposal. TF chair will have a better idea of a realistic timeline once the group has started formal meetings. • Update to be provided the week of February 8th regarding the proposal deadline. • TF members removed: ▪ Jones- American Petroleum Institute ▪ Sixkiller- The greenbrier Companies ▪ Carlson- Measurement Strategies ▪ Meyer- ExxonMobil ▪ Philley- ExxonMobil • TF members added: ▪ Aldredge- Trinity Industries ▪ McKisic- Trinity Industries
December 2020 teleconference update, • M. Forister reported that TF chair is seeking TCC’s consideration on the TF proposal to create a new C-III Appendix that would describe the methods for volume determination of tank car tanks. This would include replacing the reference to API standard 2554 in Chapter 1 (1.3.8.1) with the new C-III appendix. This would include the term “calibration” being replaced with “volume” • Action Items: Motion to approve the TF proposal made by RSI, seconded by API and passed. M. Forister to coordinate with the TF chair regarding the approved proposal by the TCC and identify a timeline of when to expect a proposal.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, the updated provided earlier this month was discussed as well as the charge of the docket. Replacement for the standards and adaptation of language in M-1002 is in the works. TCC awaiting proposal. • Action item: TCC suggests that TF proceed work with API standards and if viable
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 109 | 227 suggests specific sections that might be adopted by the TCC for M-1002. If this is to prove impractical then to develop wording for M-1002 for determining the volume of tanks. ▪ TF members to be changed: Warner- API to Elliot Apland. ▪ AAR Staff to work with E. Apland on updating the TF membership.
October 2020 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T60.17 via email. • TF members participating in bi-weekly conference calls organized by API to update Standard 2554, second edition ▪ At such time that the revised standard is accepted, API Std. 2554, Second Edition will be retired. The revised standard will be titled API MPMS Chapter 2.4, First Edition. • 7.28.2020 ▪ A conference call was held with AAR members to discuss concerns with the progress of the working document. • The TF continues to work with API on a working document. • As of October, don’t have a proposal, as several discussions are still in-process. • Group will meet at next week’s 2020 API/COLM Fall Committee Meeting (online). This fall meeting was set as a deadline for the working document to be completed, but it does not appear that this goal will be met, as substantive changes continue. • The TF needs to discuss and come to a consensus on what is the best direction to propose in terms of an updated reference for Chapter 1. Need to investigate other possible options while waiting for the API working document to be finalized, in order to make an informed decision. • The TF seeks guidance from the TCC in terms of direction (i.e. Does the TCC committee have a preference, or any concerns, or alternate recommendations based on the discussions reported in the docket update?). • TF discussion can be found in the document attached to this docket
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, S. Hopper provided an update via email. It reported, • Live meeting schedule in March was cancelled due to Covid. • Bi-monthly teleconferences continue to be held and managed through COLM-API 2554; progress continues. API is still committed to release a proposal in October 2020.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2020 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T60.17 via email. • A meeting was scheduled to meet during the COLM Spring meetings in Dallas the week of March 23rd, to finalize the proposal. It has been cancelled. • The TF is in-process of re-scheduling the working group as WebEx. • A completion date for the proposal will be determined once joint API and AAR members provide feedback and finalize comment.
At the January 2020 meeting, it was stated that API wants to finalize the proposed standard but would like laser scanning of the tank to be included. API standard will be available by April
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 110 | 227 2020.
January 2020 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T60.17 via email. • Bi-Monthly teleconferences are being held and managed through API 2554 and work is slowly progressing. A live meeting in March 2020 will take place at API spring meeting and the goal to have a proposal completed then.
At the October 2019 meeting, D. Edgel elaborated on the updates that were provided via email earlier this month. API has questions on the proposed standards changes. COD
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) Greenbrier Management McKisic Trinity Industries Services 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 Company Northup American Petroleum Institute Sixkiller Greenbrier Management Services
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 111 | 227 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:
March 14, 2018 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.
Name Company Name Company Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Companies Apland American Petroleum Institute Alderson AllTranstek Aldredge Trinity Industries Batchelor National Steel Car Limited McKisic Trinity Industries Edgel Union Tank Car Company
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Determine if the current M-1002 requirements for determining the volume of a tank need to 1 be modified or expanded.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 112 | 227 DOCKET T79.3.1 DESIGNATION DOT130AW FOR NEW CAR CLASS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • Action Item: Motion to RFD taken by BNSF, seconded by GATX and passed.
February 2021 update, • Since there is a presidential transition, the existing rulemaking efforts on HM-233G will be reviewed by the incoming administration.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD. Leave docket open until final rule making on HM-233G. • Action item: Revise HM-231G to HM-233G anywhere mentioned on this docket.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, Pending rulemaking. COD
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that HM-231G is under editorial review, an update regarding the process will be provided next meeting.
At the October 2019 meeting, COD
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 113 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey (Chair) Loman AllTranstek Railroads Federal Railroad Alexy Majors PHMSA Administration 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 1 manufactured under DOT- SP15036.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 114 | 227 DOCKET T79.3.2 CONSIDER NEW DOT113A90W SPECIFICATION At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • Action Item: Motion to RFD taken by BNSF, seconded by GATX and passed.
February 2021 update, • Since there is a presidential transition, the existing rulemaking efforts on HM-233G will be reviewed by the incoming administration.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD. Leave docket open until final rule making on HM-233G
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, Pending rulemaking. COD
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that HM-231G is under editorial process, an update regarding the process will be provided next meeting.
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported by a PHMSA representative that rule making is in place and will be coming out soon.
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 1 DOT-SP11803 and 15131.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 115 | 227 DOCKET T79.41 CLARIFICATION OF 49 CFR 179.24(A)(3) THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIABLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • Action item: AAR Staff to work on getting the letter of interpretation reviewed and sent out to committee, and then to PHMSA.
February 2021 update, • Staff still needs to forward the letter of interpretation. • No update
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD. Pending staff activities. • Action item: Interpretation letter to be sent out by mid-November. ▪ TF chair to be changed to Anthony Ippolito- CN from Bruce Siebold- BNSF
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: Awaiting final guidance from AAR law in order to move forward with interpretation to DOT.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. K. Dorsey is tasked to complete final language of the daft request with the AAR law department before sending official request to PHMSA. TF to move forward once that is accomplished. • Action item: K. Dorsey to complete final language with the AAR law department before sending official request to PHMSA.
April 2020 Update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T79.41 via email. • A draft request was sent on April 7th for the interpretation letter to the AAR staff for review and processing with PHMSA. • Once an official response is received from PHMSA, TF will move forward on proposed draft regulatory language that can be petitioned to PHMSA and review the language in the M-1002 standard to match.
At the January 2020 meeting, M. Forister reported that TF met earlier this month to discuss a proposal. TF is requesting permission to write a letter of interpretation to PHMSA to clarify the intent of the tank car identification. • Motion was taken, seconded and passed.
At the October 2019 meeting, this docket was COD
At the October 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that if there are active trials that need extensions, those suppliers need to contact and update K. Dorsey within 2 years of the date on the 4-5 or they will be terminated.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 116 | 227 At the July 2019 meeting, the TF asked for clarification on the charge of the TF. The committee agreed to amend the charge to include drafting proposed language for the modification of 49 CFR 179.24(a)3 and TF to draft proposed wording to clarify M-1002 appendix C and 49 CFR 179.24(a)3. Anthony Ippolito was elected as chair.
At the April 2019 meeting, no update was provided on this docket. COD.
At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister provided the background and history on federal regulations and Appendix C of M-1002. COD
❖ Staff Note: Add Transport Canada rep Shawn Singh and Clay Producers Stoy Taylor
At the October 2018 meeting, this docket was opened to clarify the need to give guidance for the use of a variable identification plate. The TF should determine with DOT if a guidance document could clarify the paragraph r if a request for rulemaking would be necessary.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Siebold BNSF Railway Company Singh Transport Canada Ippolito (Chair) Canadian National Railway Perez Union Tank Car Company Association of American Dalske American Railcar Industries Forister Railroad Association of American Majors PHMSA Dorsey Railroad Federal Railroad Keltz Taylor Clay Producers Association Administration
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Clarify 49 CFR 179.24(a)(3) on the need for and use of a variable identification plate.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 117 | 227 DOCKET T79.42 AAR FRA/ TC AUDITS FOR TANK CAR COMMITTEE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, M. Forister presented a spreadsheet that was developed to keep track of audit findings for both FRA and TC. The spreadsheet displayed target completing dates and status of each finding.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, the updated ITP check sheet and the new charter was discussed. • Action item: TCC to review the tracker sheet, accept changes and get ITP check sheet back to the government before November teleconference meeting.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that the final draft of the audit reports will be sent out to the committee by the end of April by K. Dorsey.
March 2020 teleconference update, • Word document was discussed by K. Dorsey. It will be out for review & feedback from the TCC members. Tone and level of detail of the responses will be changed.
February 2020 teleconference update, • A presentation will be drafted to be sent to DOT and TCC before March, highlighting the finding from the two audits.
Background: An FRA/TC audit was done at the AAR office in August 2019. An inspection report was sent to AAR at the end of that month containing certain finding that AAR/TCC must address.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Dorsey (Chair) Railroads
Purpose of docket: document the development of the AAR/TCC audit plans for FRA/TC
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 118 | 227 DOCKET T80.2.4 WELDING TASK FORCE PROPOSALS April 2021 update, C. Gamblin provided an update regarding docket T80.2.4 via email. • Docket T80.2.4 has suspended all work at this time due to the last few years being problematic with proposals being submitted to AAR TCC and conflicting understanding of those proposals by the AAR TCC members and the Docket T80.2.4 membership. Due to the time gap of proposal submission and conflicting proposal schedule has all led to the current status we are at with Docket T80.2.4. As remedy the TF Chair and Matt Forister have determined that current questions as to the intent and meaning for the various items contained in the proposals will be best served after a public comment period so that the TF Chair can work at the direction of the AAR TCC to itemize and organize the TF efforts to target areas need to be focused on so that Appendix W can meet the desired publication date. • The TF Chair will return TF operations back to the understanding that any and all future work by the TF will be done by an AAR TCC assigned priority agenda, so that time and energy spent by the TF members is fully understood and approved by the AAR TCC. • TF members removed: ▪ Joseph Russell- Trinity: Separation from Trinity Rail ▪ Nick Mitchell- Trinity • Request to add TF members added: ▪ Peter Wenninger- Trinity: New addition to Trinity Staff. Welding Responsibilities. ▪ Antonio Losoya- Trinity: Have asked to replace Nick Mitchell
March 2021 teleconference update, the following was discussed. • Removed Language if not indicated as change prior to committee vote. Need to add diagrams before publishing in standards. ▪ It was reported that M. Forister reviewed the language that was sent back from the technical writer. Missing track changes were identified on the proposed text along with missing figures. In coordination with the TF chair the decision was made to move forward with those paragraphs that showed track changes and work with the TF chair to get the figures related to those track changes put into a CPC for comment. Additionally, the AAR staff coordinated with the TF chair on the subject of facility responsibility requirements in Appendix W and stated those will not be modified at this time since that was not included in the charge of the Appendix W TF. ▪ C. Gamblin is aware of changes being made, breakage of references or rules will be noted during the comment process. ▪ Action item: AAR staff to work with the TF chair on getting the figures prepared to include the release of the CPC for solicitation of comments to industry.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, the committee discussed the TF proposal. Members to provide feedback through the Exhibit PC-1 form when the CPC is published soliciting industry for comments. • Action item: Motion taken to approve Appendix W TF proposal to be released under
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 119 | 227 CPC soliciting industry comment. Motion made by BNSF, seconded by RSI, and passed.
February 2021 update, • Attachment: 80.2.4 TF proposal
December 2020 teleconference update, • C. Gamblin provided a detail presentation on the TF proposal as requested by the TCC. The proposal is to address changes within the scope of Appendix W and to complete all activity assigned by the TCC under the TF change. • Action Item- K. Dorsey to redistribute the draft Appendix W track changes along with the presentation given on today’s call to the committee. AAR-TCC to vote on this proposal at the January 2021 TCC meeting for issuance of a CPC for comment.
November 2020 teleconference update, • Presentation will be rescheduled for the December call because C. Gamblin was out of the country due to work. COD
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, C. Gamblin discussed that appendix W and appendix R task force need to be separated. J. Schultz and K. Dorsey to accept questions on appendix R, while C. Gamblin and T80.2.4 task force to focus on appendix W. TF chair has a presentation for TCC regarding appendix W and its changes over the last 7 years, and would like to set up a time to review the presentation with the committee. TF on pause because of backlog and need a priority system for the docket after the republication. • Action item: AAR staff to assist C. Gamblin set up a time to present information on appendix W during or before the November monthly call.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, C. Gamblin reported that TF has paused progress on charge and proposals until after TCC guidance during this call. • Action item: Task force chair will develop presentation for the current proposals to be presented to the TCC for action. • Members to be added to TF: Jim Kladifko- UP
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, K. Dorsey requested a new chair for the TF from one of the stakeholders. TF needs to submit a wish list with a proper statement and proposal benefits to TCC for approval before moving forward with any new proposal. • Members to add to the TF: ▪ Chris Gamblin (Chair)- Greenbrier
April 2020 update, M. Untermeyer provided an update regarding docket T80.2.4 via email. • Proposed changes for Appendix R and W have not changed. • TF requests TCC approval and subsequent CPC issue for both comprehensive proposals. • Additional proposals under consideration by the TF are attached to this docket, which include groove weld backing requirements and repair of AAR specification tank car tanks by patch plates. At the January 2020 meeting, it was stated that multiple proposals with modifications were
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 120 | 227 provided by TF. K. Dorsey has asked the TF to stop making any proposals until a circular letter is issued reflecting the current recommended changes of Appendix W and R. The changes will give shops direction on weld processes.
January 2020 update, M. Untermeyer provided an update regarding docket T80.2.4 via email. • Proposed changes for Appendices R and W have not changed. Attached is the current Appendix R and Appendix W proposals. • TF requests TCC approval and subsequent CPC issue for both proposals.
At the October 2019 meeting, TF elaborated on the updates that were provided via email earlier this month.
October 2019 update, M. Untermeyer provided an update regarding docket T80.2.4 via email. • 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 121 | 227 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. 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 122 | 227 Name Company Name Company Greenbrier Management Gamblin (Chair) Pasqua Salco Products Services Greenbrier Management Allbritten Salco Products Morgan Services Costanzo GATX Rail Corporation Smook Midwest Railcar Federal Railroad Gallant American Railcar Industries Strouse Administration Federal Railroad Hale Greenbrier-GMO Strong Administration Federal Railroad Wenninger Trinity Rail Walker Administration Hopper Greenbrier Willaredt Midwest Railcar McCullough AllTranstek Tait AllTranstek Gronberg Watco Companies McFarlane Midwest Railcar Edgel Union Tank Car Company Meeker Union Tank Car Company Delgatty Union Tank Car Company Lehmann Quality Testing Welander Trinity Rail Mitchel Trinity Rail Killion Union Tank Car Company Kladifko Union Pacific Railroad Forsstrom CIT Losoya Trinity Rail Untermeyer Alltranstek
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Consider changes in Appendix W requirements
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 123 | 227 DOCKET T80.22 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, M. Forister displayed the ongoing efforts on the documents referenced in various chapters to the committee through a spreadsheet. As stated in the February update, chapter 1 has been completed. Work continues on the remaining chapters.
February 2021 update, • M. Forister reported that chapter 1 was reviewed and completed. Progression on more chapters will be made accordingly.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, it was discussed that M. Forister will work with different task forces on this docket to constrain industry standards. • Action item: ▪ Charge: AAR staff to create a table in Chapter 1 to list all IBR’s in M-1002 ▪ Motion to accept the charge taken by GBRX and seconded by RSI and passed. ▪ POC: Matt Forister- AAR/TTCI
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 AAR staff to create a table in Chapter 1 to list all IBR’s in M-1002
Point of Contact: Name Company Forister AAR/TTCI
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 124 | 227 DOCKET T87.6.1 PROPOSED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE REQUIREMENTS FOR ETHANOL AND CRUDE OIL TANK CARS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, no update was provided by J. Sloan. The docket was discussed by the committee, it was noted TF is waiting on a perspective from Hazmat and Umler committee. • Action item: TF chair to meet and discuss further with Hazmat Committee chair.
November 2020 teleconference update, • Hazmat and Umler committee to review specific UN codes to be used as delimiter for cars with valves. COD
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, J. Sloan discussed the October update that was provided earlier this month. • Action item: input and a decision to be provided by the HazMat committee on the pressure for the VRV per commodity. B. Siebold to provide details from UMLER task force regarding the data.
October 2020 update, J. Sloan provided an update regarding docket T87.6.1 via email. • Task Force continues to work to address implementation of the proposed standard. Some TCC members have indicated that railroads should not be “gatekeepers” for ensuring that Class 3 commodities are shipped in proper cars. • During the July meeting, the TCC asked the Task Force to flesh out an approach for how to educate shippers about the requirements. • The Task Force recommends that a field be added to the Umler database to assist in compliance with the standard. The field will indicate whether or not the car has any restrictions on the Class 3 commodities that can be transported, based on the PRV start- to-discharge setting and other factors. • If the TCC supports this approach, the TF will work with the Umler Task Force to carry out the database update. • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Gambow- Kelso Technologies ▪ Heidkamp- GATX Rail Corporation ▪ Johnson- McKenzie Valve ▪ Machenburg- CSX Transportation ▪ Reckker- American Railcar Industries ▪ Strouse- Federal Railroad Administration ▪ T. Treichel- RSI-AAR ▪ D. Welch- SMBC Rail Services ▪ Woodall- AllTranstek • Members added to the TF: ▪ Scott Nason- Charter Industries ▪ David Clugg- Salco Products ▪ John Heater- DOW Chemical Company
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 125 | 227 ▪ Joseph McCann- CSX Transportation ▪ Francisco Gonzalez- Federal Railroad Administration ▪ Scott Murray- ExxonMobil ▪ Chris Edmonds- ExxonMobil ▪ Nick Robichaud- Nova Chem ▪ Walt Croson- Transquip ▪ Joe Stefanski- DOW Chemical Company ▪ Dave Bailey- Fort Valve ▪ Alison Butko- Transport Canada ▪ Robyn Kinsley- Chlorine Institute ▪ Rachel Domaratzki- Transport Canada
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, J. Sloan discussed the update provided earlier this month. • Action item: J. Sloan to take back concerns raised on the proposal by TCC to the TF, regarding the scope of flammable liquids and also make edits to the second paragraph of the proposal. Plan to address how cars will be segregated.
July 2020 update, J. Sloan provided an update regarding docket T87.6.1 via email. • Task Force was reconvened to consider potential revisions to the standard approved by the TCC Executive Committee but not yet issued as a CPC. The approved standard requires a 75 psi PRV on any newly built or retrofitted DOT 117 car in Class 3 service. Several shippers of Class 3 products other than crude oil and ethanol asked the TCC to narrow the scope of the requirement to exclude products that are generally not shipped in unit trains or large blocks of cars. These shippers expressed concern that prohibiting the use of 165 psi PRVs could increase the risk of NARs. • The Task Force met by teleconference on February 14, May 27 and June 30, 2020. The group reviewed data related to PRD performance for Class 3 products, including AFFTAC modeling data comparing 75 psi and 165 psi valves and NAR incident reports. • Based on this review, the Task Force is proposing to narrow the scope of the 75 psi PRV requirement to crude oil, ethanol and certain other petroleum products. The attached proposed revised standard would apply the 75 psi PRV requirement to a specified list of UN numbers. The Task Force believes that this list captures the vast majority of unit train and large-block shipments of Class 3 products. For all other Class 3 products, the standard would require cars with fiberglass only insulation to have a design intended to hold the fiberglass securely in place. Otherwise, the 75 psi requirement would still apply. • If the revised standard is adopted, the Task Force recommends that each railroad communicate with its customers about the requirements and the need to ensure all Class 3 products are shipped in compliant cars. • Attached to this update is the following: o Proposed Revised Standard: Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for Flammable Liquid Tank Cars.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, J. Sloan reported that TF met in February to discuss concerns raised by shippers of non-crude and non-ethanol products regarding the proposal
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 126 | 227 change to include all class 3’s in requirement for 75 psi valve. NAR data prior to 1998 to 1990’s was collected and will be reviewed by the TF. TF will explore 30 incidents and collect additional data on other flammable liquid products and provide CPC language and document on the progress and action plan by July.
April 2020 update, TF changes were made:
TF change: Name Company TF Chair - Jeff Sloan American Chemistry Council Herbal to Hamilton Trinity Industries
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that a proposal was already made in 2018 TCC has concerns as to why this docket has not been completed with the proposal published. TF mentioned that they will reconstitute and review data and have a draft proposal by April 2020 TCC conference.
January 2020 update, R. Kinsley provided an update regarding T87.6.1 via email. • In the process of finding a permanent chair of the TF
At the October 2019 meeting, member of TF elaborated on the updates that were provided via email earlier this month. o Motion was made, seconded, and passed to suspend issuing a CPC until TF has reviewed the report by AFFTAC.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 127 | 227 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 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 128 | 227 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 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).
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 129 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Sloan (Chair) American Chemistry Council Kinsley Chlorine Institute
Bailey Fort Vale Loman Alltranstek Bolds Bolds & Associates McKisic Trinity Industries Butko Transport Canada Rader Watco Companies Clugg Salco Products Robichaud Nova Chem Croson Transquip M. Nunez Kelso Technologies Inc Association of American Dorsey Perez Union Tank Car Company Railroads Domaratzki Transport Canada Murray ExxonMobil Edmonds ExxonMobil McCann CSX Transportation Federal Railroad Gonzalez Nason Charter Industries Administration Heater DOW Chemical Company Stefanski DOW Chemical Company Ippolito Canadian National Railway Hamilton Trinity Industries
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Proposed pressure relief valve Requirements for Ethanol and Crude Oil Tank Cars
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 130 | 227 DOCKET T87.8 IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK CARS (DOT 117&111) April 2021 update, J. Perez provided an update regarding T87.8 via email. • TF met March 30th • Developed draft proposal • Reviewed Chapter 1 – table 1.1 and paragraph 1.2.1.1. Open item, AAR will decide if the tank specification should be included as DOT117A100W • As a side note, TF will recommend that the ICC specifications be reviewed in Chapter 1 and a global review of other terms such as “expansion capacity” versus “outage”. • Reviewed proposed paragraph under 1.2.1.1. Agreed on the proposed description for DOT-117J, R and P. Insert of the table will follow DOT-115 specifications in sequential order and precede DOT-120. • Question regarding downgrade of Pressure cars as DOT117R. CFR does not prohibit. Need clarification from FRA. • Reviewed Chapter 2 draft language and added Transport Canada TP14877 as reference. • Thermal protection, TF agreed on language for thermal analysis and approval specific to fiberglass only cars. Added reference to Transport Canada Equivalency Certificate • Open item of T87.6.1, recommendation not completed • Open item of paragraph Chapter 2, 2.7 as CPC1232, enhanced DOT111 cars or “good faith” cars. • Open items of Compliance dates are already listed in DOT & TC rules, not harmonized. TF is indifferent on the reference to add compliance dates. CN offered to submit compliance dates into the proposal • Attachment: Draft Proposal
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, the update provided earlier this month was reviewed. The committee suggest changing the title to, “Identify Requirements for Tank Cars (DOT 117 & 111)”. The recommended TF charge was also reviewed. • Action Item: Motion to approve the title to “Identify Requirements for Tank Cars (DOT 117 & 111)”. Motion made by CI and seconded by UTC and passed. Motion to accept the charge made by TF, motion taken by CI and seconded by UTC and passed. February 2021 update, J. Perez provided an update regarding T87.8 via email. • TF reviewed the title and charge, • Recommend changing the title: “Develop Additional Requirements for Tank Cars (DOT 117 & 111)”. • Recommend changing the charge to, “Perform a gap analysis and make a recommendation for additional requirements in M-1002 for non-pressure tank cars (DOT 117 & DOT111). • TF seeking clarification and approval of the title and charge
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, the update provided earlier during the month was discussed. It was also reported that task force has not met. COD
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 131 | 227 October 2020 update, J. Perez provided an update regarding T87.8 via email. • Chairman to reach out to TF to review charges • AAR to deliver an alternate title for the TF as this will encompass more than DOT117 specifications. • Other specification known as “good faith” cars or “enhanced DOT111” will be incorporated under the CPC-1232 circular.
September 2020 teleconference update, COD, was held from the August call. • AAR staff to update on TF activities. • Maybe change the name to, “Develop Standards for Enhanced General Service Cars” • TF will develop something for the committee by October 2020
August 2020 teleconference update, COD. Held for September teleconference.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that progress is being made on the TF charges. COD • Action item: Review the title of the docket, “Develop standards for enhanced DOT 111 & DOT 117”. Update docket on the August TCC call. • Members to be added to TF: Shaun Singh- TC, Joe Perez- UTC (TF Chair)
July 2020 update, • Members removed from TF: ▪ Alice Koethe- Association of American Railroads
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the January 2020 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that guidance was provided from DOT/TC on the acceptance and qualification criteria of 117 cars converting to 117R cars. Reviewing and issuing of these cars are in process. Modification will be made to chapter 2, paragraph 2.1 and to pressure relief valve requirements.
At the October 2019 meeting, this docket was COD. K. Dorsey reported that chapter 2, paragraph 2.1 needs to be reviewed and updated. This activity will have to include provision for DOT/TC 117 class cars as well as enhanced (CPC-1232) DOT/TC 111 class cars.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 132 | 227 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.
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.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 133 | 227 rulemakings.
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.
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.
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 Perez (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Singh Transport Canada Association of McKisic Trinity Industries Dorsey American Railroads Benedict American Fuel & Petrochemical Murray Exxon Mobil Davis Renewable Fuels Apland Marble Rock Company Railway Association of Ippolito Canadian National Railway Ash Canada Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Clark Kansas City Southern Sisto GATX Rail Corporation
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Perform a gap analysis and make a recommendation for additional requirements in M- 1 1002 for non-pressure tank cars (DOT 117 & DOT111).
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 134 | 227 DOCKET T88.1-93 EVALUATION AND USE OF NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION TECHNIQUES March 2021 teleconference update, • A meeting was schedules after the February 2021 teleconference meeting. The following was discussed. ▪ M. Forister presented comments for the committee to review and approve. ▪ CPC language to be drafted before the March teleconference meeting. ▪ With the adaptation of VT NDT method, the CPC will include direction for the industry regarding existing visual weld inspection that exist in Appendix T. The limited certification to visual weld inspection to be covered under the existing paragraph 1.17 of Appendix T. ▪ AAR staff to identify where M-1002 mentions visual inspection: o Identify the definitions of visual inspection and visual in M-1002 o Identify the paragraphs where these terms are used in M-1002 o TCC will review and decide how to address the intent of the used terms ▪ Action items from the February call: Draft a CPC before the March teleconference for TCC’s consideration. AAR staff to identify where M-1002 mentions visual inspection. • March 2021 teleconference meeting- discuss circular language ▪ M. Forister discussed the proposed draft language for the CPC on Appendix T and corresponding chapter 1. AAR staff looking to accept this language and release as written. ▪ Action item: Motion to accept the language made by WLERWY, Seconded by RSI and passed.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier during the month was discussed the committee also reviewed the comments on CPC-1374 during the meeting. • Action item: K. Dorsey to schedule a meeting in March to finish the review of comments on CPC-1374
February 2021 update, C. Meeker provided an update regarding docket T88.1-93 via email. • Proposals were submitted 12/10/20 and new Appendix T is out for comment. Comment period closed 1/16/21 for CPC-1374. • Question from TF chair: TF was provided to come up with a recommended practice for determining reliability and sensitivity when Dave Ronzani was chair. Subtask group created and chaired by Chris Gamblin. Is this an official TCC request?
November 2020 teleconference update, • From the October meeting, AAR staff was tasked by the TCC to combine the April 2020 NDT VT Method proposal and the October proposal from the T88.1 task force. This hybrid proposal includes updates to both AAR M-1002 Appendix T and associated Chapter 1. Below is a high-level overview of the combined proposal:
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 135 | 227 • Chapter 1 of M-1002: Update M-1002 Chapter 1 paragraph 1.2 - the terms NDT Level III, Nondestructive inspection (NDI), and Nondestructive testing (NDT) were addressed to be consistent with proposal. NDI is new and NDT Level III and NDT already exist. • Appendix T of M-1002: ▪ NDT LIII: Per TCC direction the TF addressed the issue of “in-house” LIII’s. The proposal includes changes to numerous paragraphs to clarify the responsibility of the LIII and associated requirements. It includes a requirement that a LIII must be certified by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) or the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). ▪ Hydrostatic Testing: The requirements for hydrostatic testing are being proposed at the request of the TCC. ▪ Electromagnetic Testing: The requirements for electromagnetic testing (ET) are being proposed at the request of TF members who represent a tank car owner that received a PHMSA special permit that allows for the use of ET in association with 49 CFR 180 Subpart F Qualification and Maintenance of Tank Cars. ▪ Automated Ultrasonic Testing: On the initiation of Appendix T TF members, Appendix T paragraph 12.1.1 has proposes revisions to remove the bullet point format and replace it with a table format to be consistent with all the other NDT methods. Additional revisions proposed to clarify AUT requirements. ▪ NDT Method VT Proposal: As directed by the AAR tank car committee the NDT Method of VT was to be added to Appendix T of M-1002. This proposal differentiates the VT NDT Method from visual weld inspection. Visual weld inspection is not recognized by ASNT or CGSB as an NDT Method, however the railroad tank car industry has distinguished visual weld inspection as a method of NDT and thus why the proposal was drafted as such. • TCC Action taken: Motion made by RSI seconded by GATX to approve the Appendix T and associated Chapter 1 of M-1002 submitted under document title, “T88.1-93 Appendix T of M-1002 Final Proposal 11.18.2020” and “T88.1-93 Chapter 1 Final proposal 11.18.2020”. • Action item: AAR Staff to get approved proposal to the technical writer for preparation for a CPC for comment.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, C. Meeker discussed the October update as well as the high points from the proposal that was provided. • Action item: TCC request that AAR staff combine both proposals and bring them for review and approval.
October 2020 update, C. Meeker provided an update regarding docket T88.1-93 via email. • All open proposals were combined into a single document. Couple of issues were found
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 136 | 227 and fixed. • As for the VT proposal, there are 2: ▪ Confusion due to wording across Appendix D, W and T as well as Chapter 1 definitions.TF proposes that TCC create a new task group comprised of representatives from App D, App W and App T task forces to review the definitions and wording in these appendices to ensure consistency across the specification in regard to visual inspection. ▪ If that first choice doesn’t work for the TCC, TF has a written proposal to change the visual inspection requirements that aligns with PHMSA’s interpretation. • Attached to this docket: T88.1 proposal: Appendix T • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Cole – American Railcar Industries ▪ Churchwell – American Railcar Industries ▪ Smith- American Railcar Industries • Members added to the TF: ▪ Andrew Trevett- Watco Companies ▪ Charles Gallant- Midwest Railcar Repair ▪ Dave Ronzani- Rescar Companies ▪ Jay Standish- Watco Companies ▪ Larry Colligan- American Railcar Industries ▪ Margaret Colligan- GATX ▪ Norman Smith- GATX ▪ Roger Walter- Outside Agency Level III- Progress Rail (PRAT) ▪ Matt Forister- Association of American Railroads
September 2020 teleconference update, COD, Held from the August call. • No PHMSA clarification letter as of this meeting. TCC objective and charge for the TF is to address / define the technical NDT requirements for VT, not when VT is applicable to the tank car (outside scope of T88.1) • A clarification letter has been received but no discussion has taken place with DOT or PHMSA
❖ Staff note: Based on the letter of interpretation that has been received from DOT. The TF will have an update for the October meeting.
August 2020 teleconference update, COD. Held for the September call.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. It was also reported that a new letter of interpretation will be published by PHMSA in August 2020. • Action item: Awaiting proposal on VT by October 2020.
July 2020 update, • TF and new TF chair to meet and review current proposal and recommend alternative wording. Anticipating a proposal by October 2020.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 137 | 227 May 2020 teleconference update, K. Dorsey presented the letter of interpretation from DOT which affects docket related to VT. Committee decided that standards needs to be changed before any progression can happen. J. Byrne advised the committee that that RSI disagreed with the LOI related to VT and would be working with PHMSA’s legal department to address it
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister discussed the high-level proposal 1 and reviewed the update provided earlier this month on proposal 2. It was reported that there is a gap in the AAR standards regarding the lack of VT-NDT method to accomplish the DOT 179 and 180 subpart F inspection and test requirements. o Action item: Additional time was requested by TF which was approved by TCC to review the VT proposal. Final recommendations on VT- NDT method need to be sent to the committee three week prior to the July 2020 TCC meeting, for consideration and feedback on both the VT proposal and original proposal 1 for a CPC. AAR/TCC needs to publish these two proposals no later than July 2020. ▪ Proposals: 1. T88.1 proposal Oct 2017- revised March 21st, 2018 2. VT Appendix T of M-1002 – final proposal April 2nd, 20202 ▪ Members to add to TF: 1. Chris Meeker (New Chair)- UTLX 2. Matt Forister- AAR/TTCI
April 2020 update, D. Ronzani and M. Forister provided an update on docket T88.1-93 via email. • Currently the task force has two charges as stated in the table at the end of the T88.1 docket. ▪ Address NDT issues for all methods, excluding AE. ▪ Establish a best practice to determine the Probability of Detection (POD) (this would result in a recommended practice) [Charge added to the TF at the July 2017 TCC meeting] • Charge 1 is an ongoing general charge that has resulted in two proposals being submitted to the TCC. Those proposals were combined into one proposal at your request, for convenience of reviewing with the TCC. That combined proposal was submitted at the April 2018 meeting, and an overview of the proposal topics are discussed below. In addition, the task force has created an action item list of topics that should be addressed in Appendix T. The task force action item list is submitted with this letter. • Charge 2 is a directive provided by the TCC and the task force has worked on formulating a best practice for POD’s, but that document is currently incomplete and not ready for proposal. • Attached to docket are the following. ▪ Detailed update of T88.1-93 ▪ First Proposal of T88.1 ▪ Second Proposal on NDT VT Method
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 138 | 227 At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that, from this meeting forward, TF will provide the TCC with chargers for approval. TF stated that changes are being made to VT requirements. An update on this process will be provided before April 2020.
At the October 2019 meeting, TF had 2 proposals that need to be reviewed for comments and suggestions from the TCC. TF addressed the committee about VT requirements. The committee is asking that the requirements for the use of VT for inspections other than welding.
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:
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.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 139 | 227 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.
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)
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 140 | 227 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 Greenbrier Management Meeker (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Morgan Services Alderson AllTranstek Pasqua Salco Products Allbritten Salco Products Richards Midwest Railcar Repair Culligan American Railcar Industries Riggs Union Tank Car Company Dinell AllTranstek Ronzani Alltranstek Edgel Union Tank Car Company J. Smith Transco Railway Association of American Greenbrier Management Forister N. Smith Railroads Services Gallant Midwest Railcar Repair Standish Rescar Companies Greenbrier Management Federal Railroad Gamblin Strouse Services Administration Gronberg Watco Companies Tait AllTranstek Greenbrier Management Hopper Trevett Watco Companies Services Federal Railroad Huber Union Tank Car Company Walker Administration Johnson GATX Rail Corporation Walters Outside Agency LIII- (PRAT) Lehmann Quality Testing Services, Inc Welander Trinity Rail McCullough AllTranstek Woloszyk Salco Products Zero GATX Rail Corporation
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 2 in a recommended practice) [Charge added to TF at the July 2017 TCC meeting]
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 141 | 227 DOCKET T90.39 RUPTURE DISC TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints.
February 2021 update, A.D McKisic provided an update on docket 90.39 via email. • TF has not met. TF membership was reviewed and changed. ▪ Kaleb Hoyt- Midland Manufacturing ▪ TBD- Salco Products ▪ TBD- Crosby ▪ TBD- Descote • AAR TCC regulatory petitions (PHMSA/TC)
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • US and Canada regulations will need to be modified to move this docket forwards. COD • Members to add to the TF: Kaleb Hoyt – Midland Manufacturing
July 2020 update, • Members removed from TF: ▪ Khiem Hoang- Midland Manufacturing
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
At the January 2020 meeting, COD. An update will be provided by July 2020
At the October 2019 meeting, COD. Reviewing AAR and ASME standards on rapture discs. A proposal for DOT and TC will need to be finalized and presented to the regulators.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 142 | 227 • 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.
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)
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 143 | 227 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 Industries Richardson Marsh Rail Car Services Ricketts AllTranstek TBD Crosby Hoyt Midland Manufacturing TBD Descote TBD Salco
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Perform a gap analysis on the tolerance of rupture disc requirement of AAR M-1002 and 1 ASME
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 144 | 227 DOCKET T91.2.6 FASTENER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS April 2021 update, D. Stein provided an update on T91.2.6 via email • Task Force initiated in late January 2021. Group met weekly thereafter to progress through Task Force charges. Task Force approved all recommendations to satisfy charges - details regarding recommendations can be found within proposal. • No changes were made to TF Team Members. • Task Force proposal/recommendations submitted on March 24, 2021. • Attachment: Proposal
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints February 2021 update, • M. Forister and D. Stein discussed TF charges in January 2021 and provided an updated TF member list. • Discussant changed to Daniel Stein. • TF Members added: ▪ Daniel Stein (TF chair)- OC, Robyn Kinsley- CI, Elliot Apland- API, Randy Keltz- FRA, Matt Forister- AAR/TTCI. November 2020 teleconference update, • Daniel Stein from Olin Corporation volunteered to be the TF chair of this docket. • TCC Action taken: Motion to approve Daniel Stein- Olin Corporations as TF chair was passed. CI motioned and BNSF seconded. • Action item: M. Forister to reach out to D. Stein to start TF efforts and set dates for proposals. Need approval of the recommended TF charge. Add Elliot Apland- API to TF.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister requests modification and approval on docket charges from April 2020 TCC meeting. • Action item: ▪ October meeting recommended charges, o Identify the types of fasteners related to tank car service equipment and related to tank car tank components. o For each fastener determine if the work performed is considered a maintenance or qualification event. o Based on TF Charge 1 and 2 determine if any revisions are required to M-1002 Appendix B either as a requirement or exception. ▪ Motion taken by CP, seconded by CSX and passed to accept the charges recommended. ▪ TF chair and membership to be determined. ▪ TF members to be added: Randy Keltz- FRA
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 145 | 227 At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: Docket to be moved to the Main Session. At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister stated that recommended TF charge and additional notes regarding this docket will be provided after this meeting to be reviewed by AAR Tank Car Committee. • Action item: K. Dorsey to send an email to the AAR Tank Car Committee seeking approval of the following TF charge for this docket. Once M. Forister receives approval of this charge then TF members will be engaged to participate. • Recommended TF charge: To determine if M-1002 Appendix B facility certification requirements apply for the repair/maintenance, installation and removal/replacement of fasteners which are not involved with the tank car service equipment activity. • Additional notes: o Current Appendix B states under the exception section 3.1.6 Tank car facility certification is not required for the following: ▪ 3.1.6.8 manufacture of O-rings, gaskets, eyebolts, washers, and threaded fasteners ▪ 3.1.6.12 replacement of manway eyebolts, bottom outlet valve caps, magnetic gauging device rods, chains, secondary closures, secondary fittings, and secondary valves are specified by the original or alternative approved design. April 2020 update, • This docket was opened to address the M-1002 handling of the selection, installation and documentation needed to maintain various types of fasteners.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 146 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Stein (TF Chair) Olin Corporation Dorsey Railroads Federal Railroad Kinsley The Chlorine Institute Keltz Administration Association of American Apland American Petroleum Institute Forister Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Identify the types of fasteners related to tank car service equipment and related to tank car 1 tank components. For each fastener determine if the work performed is considered a maintenance or 2 qualification event Based on TF Charge 1 and 2 determine if any revisions are required to M-1002 3 Appendix B either as a requirement or exception.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 147 | 227 DOCKET T91.2.7 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEATER SYSTEMS April 2021 update, J. Perez provided an update regarding T91.2.7 via email. • TF met on March 16th, 2021 • TF requestions TCC review recommendations • Attachment: notes of progress on docket along with gap analysis and recommendations review
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, update that was provided earlier during the month was discussed. TCC reviewed the TF recommended title change as proposed in the February update. • Action item: Motion made to change the title by BNSF, seconded by UP and passed. AAR staff to spell qualification right in the title.
February 2021 update, J. Perez provided an update regarding T91.2.7 via email. • TF reviewed the title and recommended charge from the October TCC meeting. • TF recommend the title be changed to, “Qualification Requirements for Heater Systems”. • TF is developing a gap analysis of the CFR and M1002 requirements, relative to heater systems. • Attachment: Meeting notes from 12/15/2020 & 1/12/2021
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: ▪ Proposed charges for this docket, o Identify the types of heater systems and review the current requirements of M-1002 and federal regulations for each. Then determine if any revisions are required to M-1002 appendix B. ▪ Motion to accept charge made by GBRX, seconded by Clay P and passed. ▪ AAR staff to work with M. Forister to recommend a change to the title of the docket. ▪ TF chair: Joe Perez- UTC At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: Members to be added to the TF: ▪ Brian Bartley- Dow Chemical Company ▪ Amy Hamilton- Trinity Industries ▪ SMBC- TBD ▪ TSI-TBD
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 148 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Perez Union Tank Car Dorsey Railroads Bartley DOW Chemical Company Hamilton Trinity Industries
TBD SMBC TSI TBD Association of American Forister Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Identify the types of heater systems and review the current requirements of M-1002 and 1 federal regulations for each. Then determine if any revisions are required to M-1002 appendix B.
Purpose of Docket: Discuss M-1002 qualification requirements of exterior heater coils
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 149 | 227 DOCKET T91.2.8 LOCOMOTIVE FUEL TENDER INITIATIVE- ACTIVITY CODES B87 & C12 At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2020 update, • At the November 2020 TCC meeting under T79.36, It was reported that there was a request from Locomotive committee to develop minimum demonstration requirements for facilities requesting activity codes B87 and C12. The T79.36 standing docket will remain open but a new active docket to be opened. Motion to open a new active docket with the charge, “Develop minimum demonstration requirements for activity codes B87 and C12”. B. Siebold to be Chair. Motion made by BNSF, CN seconded and passed.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Siebold BNSF Railway Company Forister Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Develop minimum demonstration requirements for activity codes B87 and C12”. B. 1 Siebold to be Chair. Motion made by BNSF, CN seconded and passed.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 150 | 227 DOCKET T92.18 REVIEW STENCIL PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK CARS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2021 update, • Attachment: A proposed revision to Appendix C of the AAR specifications for tank cars submitted to the AAR on December 3rd, 2020. • This version was sent to GATX, Trinity and Union Tank for additional review.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: awaiting proposal. TF chair to submit the proposal to TCC and forward to the T92.19 TF for review.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. COD
July 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T92.18 via email. • M. Forister and J. Rader to combine proposal efforts with T92.19 for one proposal of Appendix C
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that M. Forister and J. Rader will combine proposal efforts with docket T92.19 to develop a proposal for appendix C.
April 2020 update, J. Rader provided an update regarding docket T92.18 via email. • TF continues to work on the newest charge of developing a “Qualification Stencil” for DOT 113 tank cars. S. Nelson, Chart is working on the template
February 2020 teleconference update, M. Forister reported that a draft discussing the language of stencil plates is in process to be sent to PHMSA before March.
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that M. Forister and J. Rader will provide an update during the February teleconference.
At the October 2019 meeting, J. Rader elaborated on the updates that were provided via email earlier this month.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 151 | 227 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)
At the April 2018 meeting, AAR has a forthcoming CPC however been placed on temporary hold due to a notification from the EEC on a proposal affecting the reflective material location. EEC proposal 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 152 | 227 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 Company Sech Wells Fargo Rail Morgan GBW Railcar Services Thomas Greenbrier/Gunderson U.S Clay Producers Traffic Richardson Association
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review the stencil placement and height from top of rail with respect to the call-out letters 1 Y, Z, N, O and P in Fig. C.2 of the AAR MSRP Specifications for Tank Cars, Appendix C.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 153 | 227 DOCKET T92.19 REVIEW APPENDIX C FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION March 2021 teleconference update, • K. Dorsey reported that progress is being made with J. Rader on the development of this docket and M-1002
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: Review new version of appendix C with comments and revised drawings sent by T92.18 task force.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier this month was discussed. COD
July 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T92.19 via email. • M. Forister and R. Keltz to complete work on the stenciling requirements for DOT 113 and 115.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD • M. Forister and R. Keltz continue work on stenciling requirements for DOT 113 and DOT 115 cars in conjunction with T921.18 efforts.
April 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T92.19 via email. • M. Forister and J. Rader to combine this proposal effort with T92.19 for one proposal of Appendix C
At the January 2020 meeting, COD
At the October 2019 meeting, TF is working on reviewing rules that mention marking of cars in appendix C to comply with federal regulations. COD. The following were added as TF members:
Task Force: Name Company Name Company M. Forister Association of American T. DeLafosse Salco Products, Inc (Discussant) Railroads C. Edmonds Exxon Mobil R. Sarrazin ChemTrade
J. Schultz Union Tank Car Company C. Blanton Andersons Rail Federal Railway L. Strouse J. Standish Rescar Administration B. Bartley AllTranstek J. Rader Greenbrier
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 154 | 227 Chicago Freight Car Leasing P. Zozzaro A. Anderson Koch Industries Company D. Bass H.C Chandler & Son, Inc M. Untermeyer AllTranstek
P. White TrinityRail D. Welch SMBC Rail Services American Railcar Industries, L. Culligan D. Ronzani AllTranstek Inc L. Golden GATX Rail Corporation 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 155 | 227 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.
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)
Information from previous docket:
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:
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.
Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed to open a docket on Appendix C on service
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 156 | 227 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.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Forister Association of American DeLafosse Salco Products, Inc (Discussant) Railroads Edmonds Exxon Mobil Sarrazin ChemTrade
Schultz Union Tank Car Company Blanton Andersons Rail Federal Railway Strouse Standish Rescar Companies Administration Greenbrier Management Bartley AllTranstek Rader Service Chicago Freight Car Leasing Zozzaro Anderson Koch Industries Company Bass H.C Chandler & Son, Inc Untermeyer AllTranstek
White TrinityRail Industries Welch SMBC Rail Services American Railcar Industries, Culligan Ronzani AllTranstek Inc Golden GATX Rail Corporation
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review A Review Appendix C on service equipment qualification, lining/coating qualification, and DOT113 stenciling requirements with the focus on performing a gap 1 analysis between federal regulations and AAR standard and if necessary, propose changes to M-1002.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 157 | 227 DOCKET T93.20 REVIEW APPENDIX D FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT 49 CFR PART 180 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS April 2021 update, D. Welch provided an update regarding docket T95.26.1 via email. • Attachment: TF docket progress
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2021 update, • TF met in December and reviewed both FM-216B and ultimately the updates it generated in 49 CFR Part 180, Subpart F against Appendix D and created a list of points between the two for compare and contrast. • TF chair will be working on a process map to be reviewed during the next TF meeting in January. • TF members added: ▪ Kaleb Hoyt- Midland Manufacturing ▪ Vedran Dzolovic- Salco Products • TF members removed: ▪ Chris Pankiewicz- Midland Manufacturing ▪ Bill Borowski- Salco Products
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, D. Welch discussed charge and docket. • Action item: ▪ TCC suggests a proposal be available before summer of 2021. ▪ Motion to update the charge to, “To identify the paragraphs in Appendix D of M- 1002 that are the same requirements in 49 CFR Part 180 Subpart F as published in U.S. DOT final rulemaking HM-216B released 6/25/2012.”. ▪ Motion to revise charge made by BNSF, seconded by RSI and passed. ▪ TF member to be changed/removed: Tyler Chambers to Greenbrier Companies not ARI
October 2020 update, D. Welch provided an update regarding docket T93.20 via email. • TF chair to review the current version of the strawman and met with TF • Members added to the TF: ▪ Jesse Gordon- McKenzie Valve ▪ Roger Dalske- American Railcar Industries ▪ Tyler Chambers- American Railcar Industries • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Alex- Federal Railroad Administration ▪ Humphrey- McKenzie Valve ▪ Jachim- Rescar Companies ▪ Sandheinrich- American Railcar Industries ▪ Verhey -Trinity Industries
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 158 | 227 ▪ Muller- American Railcar Industries
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, updated provided earlier this month was discussed. • Action item: M. Forister to work with new chair to update the TF membership and work on this docket. • Members to add to the TF: Dan Welch- SMBC (TF Chair), Randy Keltz – FRA July 2020 update, L. Loman provided an update regarding docket T93.20 via email. • TF worked on the finishing the comparison of 180.509 and Appendix D. M.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister reported on the update below.
April 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T93.20 via email. • L. Loman and M. Forister continue on the gap analysis. The focus is heavily on the requirements of 49 CFR Part 180 Subpart F. We have found that certain supplemental requirements in Appendix D should no longer be supplemental because they are required by 49 CFR. Teleconferences are being held weekly. L. Loman and M. Forister also participate on the T5.32 TF and work with this group to make sure there is no conflicts in language of Appendix D. TF change: Name Company Hamilton Trinity Industries Taylor U.S Clay Producers Traffic Association
At the January 2020 meeting, COD. A proposal will be finished by April.
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that hydrotest has been added as an NDT method. Testing on PRV is being done, concerns were raised about adding a section on how to build PRV. PRV table needs to be updated. M. Forister and L. Loman will continue this docket. COD
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 159 | 227 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.
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.
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, 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 160 | 227 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.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Welch (Chair) SMBC Rail Services Hoyt Midland Manufacturing
Loman AllTranstek Gordon McKenzie Valve Federal Railroad U.S Clay Producers Traffic Keltz Taylor Administration Association Dzolovic Salco Products Ronzani AllTranstek Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Dalske American Railcar Industries Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Schultz Union Tank Car Company Association of American Forister Standish Rescar Companies Railroads Hamilton Trinity Industries Chambers The Greenbrier Companies Warner American Petroleum Institute
TF Charge: Number TF Charge To identify the paragraphs in Appendix D of M-1002 that are the same requirements in 49 1 CFR Part 180 Subpart F as published in U.S. DOT final rulemaking HM-216B released 6/25/2012.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 161 | 227 DOCKET T94.31 REVIEW M-1002 APPENDIX E PARAGRAPH 3.3 DESIGN- COVERS FOR NON-PRESSURE CARS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
November 2020 teleconference update, • It was reported that TF chair has been in communication with K. Dorsey. • Action item: TF charges to be provided by the TF chair by January 2021 to be reviewed by TCC.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier during the month was discussed. • Action item: AAR staff to communicate with TF chair regarding this docket.
October 2020 update, J. Schultz provided an update regarding docket T94.31 via email. • Chairman to reach out to the task force to review the chargers and setup recurring meetings. • TF to review the design requirements of Appendix E 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 to determine if these design criteria have been used for development and determine if they should be maintained. • TF to review the requirements of paragraph 3.3.4 and provide a proposal that aligns the test requirements with the operating environment. Provide response to the chairman that this work will satisfy all docket charges or provide additional items that are required.
September 2020 teleconference update, • Consider Chapter 1, para 1.4.5.1.4 and Appendix E, para 3.3 • Gotten back confirmations, TF meeting has not met but to have something by the October meeting.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that progress needs to be made in October of this year towards developing a proposal by January 2021. • Action item: K. Dorsey to work with J. Schultz on proposal by January 2021. • Members to add to the TF: AD McKisic- Trinity Industries
July 2020 update, • New TF members mentioned in the April, January and October meetings were added to the docket.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 162 | 227 At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, TCC necessitates an action plan from TF by January 2021. • Motion was taken, seconded, and passed for TF to determine if manway covers are compatible with the current operating environment and develop design requirements. • New TF members: ▪ John Schultz (New Chair) - UTC ▪ AJ Conrad- FRA ▪ Craig Jorgensen- TSI ▪ Stoy Taylor – Clay Producers ▪ The list from January 2020 meeting
At the January 2020 meeting, TCC determined that condition changes made to Appendix B allowed hinged and bolted manways to be manufactured without M-1003 certification, the design environment and performance requirements of Appendix E will be reviewed. K. Dorsey will overlook the process and get it accomplished in 12 months. • TF members that need to be added to docket: o New chair? o Roger Dalske -ARI o Elliot Apland - API o Chris Reckker - Greebrier o Kelly Davis- RFA o Robyn Kinsley- Chlorine Institute
At the October 2019 meeting, the following were added to the TF:
Task Force: Name Company Name Company C. Edmonds ExxonMobil J. Schultz Union Tank Car Company
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 163 | 227 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.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 164 | 227 Task Force: Name Company Name Company Schultz (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Apland API Caccamo ConRail Edmonds Exxon Mobil Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Ippolito Canadian National Railway Dalske American Railcar Industries Taylor Clay Producers McCann CSX Transportation Elhart Garlock Seal Blanton The Andersons Hall Chu Dow Chemical Company Greenbrier Management Nunez Kelso Technologies Inc Reckker Service Schneider Gaskoa Edmonds ExxonMobil Association of American Dorsey Kinsley Chlorine Institute Railroads Davis RFA Jorgensen The Sulphur Institute Federal Railroad AJ Conrad McKisic Trinity Industries Administration
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers for Non-pressure Car 1 requirements
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 165 | 227 DOCKET T95.26.1 REVIEW APPENDIX M MATERIAL FOR TANK CAR TANKS April 2021 update, G. Saxton reported via email on T95.26.1 • TF requests to rename modified ASTM A516 Grade 70 to AAR A516 Grade 70. • TF is recommending that all other changes discussed be moved forward and the name change be discussed at a later date. • Attachment: 4.6 Misc. Tank Mats
March 2021 teleconference update, • Attachment: Docket report • TF needs a guidance from TCC ▪ Action item: K. Dorsey to communicate with the TF chair regarding the rewording on 4.6 Miscellaneous Tank Material and 4.6.3 in M-1002. Request government to accept AAR 516-70.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2021 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T95.26.1 via email. • TF has updated Table 4.6 Miscellaneous Tank Materials with the following. ▪ Removing A36, deleting the requirement for Type II A 572 (consistent with M- 1001 and other building codes). Proposed revised table (with changes marked) is attached to this docket. ▪ In addition, some of the TF Members would like to change the name of “Appendix M 8.0 Supplementary Specification for ASTM A516, Grade 70 Pressure Vessel Plates For ASTM A516, Grade 70 Pressure Vessel Plates For Tank Car Tanks” to “Appendix M 8.0 Specification For AAR516, Grade 70 Pressure Vessel Plates for Tank Car Tanks”. ▪ TF believes this would eliminate confusion between the two specifications and be consistent with how TC128 Grade B is handled which is really a modified version of ASTM A612. The CFRs clearly and consistently call out ASTM A516 Grade 70 so this would need to get changed when making this change. ▪ TF would like TCC to review and accept the recommendations as presented in the report and decide what to do about the decision to change the name of the modified ASTM A516 Grade 70 to AAR A516 Grade 70 since it was not fully accepted by FRA TF member. ▪ Attachment: 95.26.1 report
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, K. Dorsey noted that progress is being made on the proposal and its almost completed. COD
October 2020 update, • TF members added: Larry Strouse- FRA
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 166 | 227 At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, TF reported that progress is being made on the 4 charges. • Action item: TF charge revision to be provided by October 2020.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, o Motion was taken, seconded, and passed for TF to add a 5th charge that incorporates definitions of cladding and normalization.
April 2020 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T95.26.1 via email. • AD. McKisic, K. Dorsey and G. Saxton had 2 calls before the April meeting • An update will be provided during the April meeting call • TF change:
Added Removed Name Company Name Company G. Saxton Greenbrier M. Nunez Kelso K. Dorsey AAR R. Hurley Occidental Chemical
February 2020 teleconference update, COD
At the January 2020 meeting, K. Dorsey reported, that there is a request for ASTM to modify the ASTM 612 specification. ASTM 612 is the base material for TC-128. K. Dorsey will contact ASTM monitor the proposed changes. G. Saxton has agreed to chair a TF to review the Appendix M tank materials with attention to the materials allowed for the manufacture of nozzles. With the change to the definition of tank car tank, nozzle material has been included as part of the tank. The requirements of appendix M will be reviewed to reflect the change.
January 2020 update, M. Untermeyer provided an update regarding docket T95.26.1 via email.
• Charge number 4 has been added to the TF charge.
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Clarification needed on Table M.10 Approved materials for tanks fabricated by welding 1 regarding 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 3 since nozzles are considered part of the tank car tank. Assign P-Number/M-Number and group numbers to Appendix M materials for classification with regard to weld procedure and performance qualification. 4 Justification: ASME groups materials by P-Number and AWS by M-Number. Appendix M currently has no materials grouping provision. AAR auditors have requested a materials grouping provision.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 167 | 227 At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that federal regulations require nozzles to be made out of tank car material. DOT audit done in Washington DC, in September found several areas where tank material is not specified. Audit findings will be added to the charge for this TF. M. Untermeyer has been added as an AllTranstek representative on the TF.
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 Greenbrier Management Federal Railroad G. Saxton (Chair) Strouse Service Administration Association of American McKisic Trinity Industries Dorsey Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Clarification needed on Table M.10 Approved materials for tanks fabricated by welding 1 regarding 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 3 since nozzles are considered part of the tank car tank. Assign P-Number/M-Number and group numbers to Appendix M materials for classification with regard to weld procedure and performance qualification. 4 Justification: ASME groups materials by P-Number and AWS by M-Number. Appendix M currently has no materials grouping provision. AAR auditors have requested a materials grouping provision.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 168 | 227 DOCKET T95.26.2 REVIEW APPENDIX M MATERIALS SERVICE EQUIPMENT March 2021 teleconference update, • Need a TF Chair ▪ Action item: Mario Nunez from Kelso Technology Inc, was elected as TF chair of this docket.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD. • Action item: Task force chair to be determined.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier during the month was discussed. COD • Action item: K. Dorsey added to the TF. New chair to be determined
July 2020 update, • TF developing contacts with valve manufactures within the industry. COD
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2020 update, • TF change:
Added Name Company M. Nunez Kelso R. Hurley Occidental Chemical
At the January 2020 meeting, COD
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF will review the included materials for completeness.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 169 | 227 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 Nunez (chair) Kelso Technologies Inc Hurley Occidental Chemical Association of American Loman AllTranstek Dorsey Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Evaluate the materials approved for service equipment
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 170 | 227 DOCKET T100.9.3 RETENTION INTERVAL OF RADIOGRAPHIC FILM November 2020 teleconference update, • M. Forister reported that TF charges have been completed and AAR issued final action through CPC-1350 and CPC-1352. • K. Dorsey recommended to RFD this docket and if we need to modify table 1.20 to start a new docket. • TCC Action taken: Motion to RFD 100.9.3, made by BNSF and seconded by CSX and passed.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
October 2020 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T100.9.3 via email. • No activity on this docket since proposal in 2018
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, S. Hopper provided an update via email. It was reported that, • TF submitted a proposal at the fall 2018 TCC meeting. The last activity of the TF was to defer to the TCC per CPC-1346. • TF has not met since that time and considers TF work complete
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, TF suggested changes be made to table 1.19, which applies to car owners and but left table1.20, which applies to car builders unchanged. TF recommends that table 19 and 20 should imply retaining radiographic film while that film is applicable to either the current or next qualification inspection, because TC indicates car records must be retained. K. Dorsey and AD. McKisic will make a recommendation during the May 2020 TCC meeting.
April 2020 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T100.9.3 via email. • Proposal was presented at the Fall 2018 TCC meeting. • TF defers to the TCC for any final decision and requests RFD
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that table 20 needs an editorial review. Recommendations should be made by April 2020. Further deadlines will be discussed during the February 2020 teleconference.
January 2020 update, S. Hopper provided an update regarding docket T100.9.3 via email. • TF submitted a proposal at the fall 2018 TCC meeting. TF has not met since then.
At the October 2019 meeting, TF has requested the executive committee to align Table 19 and 20. Executive committee needs film to be retained for the length of time that it effects the qualification of a car.
At the July 2019 meeting, the committee agreed to have the TF review the requirements of
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 171 | 227 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.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 172 | 227 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.
On March 19th, a counter proposal was made to decrease the retention period for radiographs by
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 173 | 227 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).
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Greenbrier Management Federal Railroad Hopper (Chair) Konrad Services Administration Federal Railroad Strouse Alderson AllTranstek Administration Verhey Trinity Industries Churchwell American Railcar Industries
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Review Chapter 1 record retention of radiographs
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 174 | 227 DOCKET T100.22.1 SERVICE EQUIPMENT COMPONENT TRACKING- PRV March 2021 teleconference update, • Consider RFD ▪ M. Forister discussed the issuance of CPC-1375 on March 10, 2021 for Chapter 1, Appendix A, and Appendix D and the associated circular C-13754 on S-920. It was stated that shortly after the issuance of CPC-1375 the industry inquired about the effective date for marking serial numbers on service equipment built after a specified date is no longer listed in Appendix A. It was stated that the way the standard is written currently, the serial numbers would be required on all service equipment effective July 1, 2021. AAR staff to coordinate with the AAR TCC to clarify for industry regarding the intent of the matter. ▪ Action Taken: Motion made, seconded, and passed to have AAR issue a letter on behalf of the AAR TCC to industry regarding the effective date for serial numbers marked on service equipment.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, M. Forister went through the comments received on CPC-1373 that was issued on 12/10/2020 with the committee. Comments were finalized.
February 2021 update, • Discussant changed to Matt Forister. • Finalize handling of CPC-1373 comments.
December 2020 teleconference update, • John Byrne brought up and implemented date for component tracking would be corrected from January 2021 to April 2021. RSI would further like to request the mandatory date to be pushed back to July 1st.
November 2020 teleconference update, • M. Forister reported that AAR is in the final preparations to release the circular letter soliciting comments for S-920 and M-1002 (Chapter 1, Appendix A and D) on proposed language for component tracking of pressure relief valves. This is to follow and align with C-13705 that was published soliciting comments on revisions to Field and Office Manual, Rule 81 and Field Manual Rule 83 regarding the addition of component tracking for pressure relief valve. The error identified in C-13705 implemented a date of January 1st, 2021 should be April 1st, 2021. • Action item: AAR staff to issue solicitation comment AAR circular letters on S-920 and AAR M-1002 Chapter 1, Appendix A & D within the next week and will reference the AAR circular letter C-13705 to the correct the implementation date.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier during the month was discussed. It was also noted that EHMC has to approve S-920. • Action item: M. Forister to coordinate a meeting with N. Fimple when S-920 is approved.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 175 | 227 October 2020 update, C. Edmonds provided an update regarding docket T100.22.1 via email. • TF has been completed since late February 2020 • M. Forister to provide update at the October meeting • TF notes can be found attached to this docket
September 2020 teleconference update, • TCC approved updates for S-920. Component tracking group also working on getting approval from other committees. • EHMC will review it next and if approved, a CPC will be published.
August 2020 teleconference update, • Editorial changes from CTTF were reviewed. • Action item: Motion was taken on the changes, motion was seconded and passed. S-920 to go back to Asset Health Committee.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister discussed the update that was provided earlier this month and went through the proposal changes with the committee. Motion to accept changes and publish circular was requested. • Action item: Motion to accept changes on the proposal and publish for CPC for comment made by BNSF and seconded by UP and approved.
July 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update for docket T100.22.1 via email. • TF approved the following 5 documents on June 1st, 2020. The documents below can be found attached to this docket. ▪ AAR Field and Office Manual Revisions for T100.22.1 ▪ MSRP-C3_14 Appendix A, M-1002 ▪ MSRP-C3 Appendix D ▪ MSRP-C3 Chapter 1 ▪ S-920 Tank Car PRV Draft
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, B. Siebold reported that language is being finalized for the standard. TF is following recommendations provided by the committee in January and developing a circular for release.
April 2020 update, C. Edmonds provided an update for docket T100.22.1 via email. • Task force drafted required changes to the CII and field Manual associated with implementations. TF will submit to the AAR-TCC for consideration • TF will focus on Safety Relief Devices, included by not limited to Safety Vents, and combination devices.
At the January 2020 meeting, C. Edmonds presented the PRV component ID-CEPM PowerPoint to request TCC’s guidance to review and make recommendations on charges. The TCC agreed that AAR will approve each manufactured barcode (per S-920) to verify that it works in the Railinc system. AAR is to issue a CPC by the end of April 2020 stating that CID registration and association for PRV’s is optional beginning July 1st, 2020 and becomes
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 176 | 227 mandatory on PRV’s manufactured/ reconditioned after January 1, 2021. • Motion was made, seconded and passed to accept TF added charges needed to complete component tracking on PRV’s. • Motion was made, seconded and passed for TF to complete remainder of service equipment category- safety relief devices, followed by all components in service equipment category valves. • Motion was made, seconded and passed for pressure relief valve implementation time frame.
January 2020 update, C. Edmonds provided an update for docket T100.22.1 via email. • TF will present recommendations for implementation to the AAR-TCC. As of November 2019, there are 11,000 plus PRVs registered in the Test Environment. • TF will request new charges to review and make recommendations for any required changes within the AAR Manuals relating to implementation. • Following have been changed on the TF: Task Force as of January: Name Company Name Company C. Edmonds ExxonMobil K. Woloszyk Salco (Chair) B. Siebold BNSF R. Jachim GATX J. Wall Railinc D. Kissick 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 D. Stein 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 J. Zimmerman OPW C. Reckker Greenbrier
At the October 2019 meeting, C. Edmonds elaborated on the updates that were provided via email earlier this month.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 177 | 227 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.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 178 | 227 Docket Open Date: October 17, 2018 (TCC Main Session) Information from Pervious 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 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 179 | 227 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 Edmonds (Chair) ExxonMobil Woloszyk Salco Products Siebold BNSF Railway Company Jachim GATX Rail Corporation Wall Railinc Kissick Caltrax Paine CIT Nunez Kelso Technologies Inc Collins CRDX Machenberg CSX Transportation Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Ash RAC Madden Railinc McMillan Railinc Stein Olin Culligan American Railcar Industries Boklewski GATX Rail Corporation Childs Railinc Edgel Union Tank Car Company Kerber BNSF Railway Company Association of American Forister Epperson AIC Rail Railroads McCreery CIT Leary Railinc Scrarrow OPW Zimmerman Midland Manufacturing Greenbrier Management Reckker Service
TF Charge: Number TF Charge
1 To build, develop, and implement the service equipment component tracking requirement for PRVs.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 180 | 227 DOCKET 100.22.2 SERVICE EQUIPMENT COMPONENT TRACKING ALL SERVICE EQUIPMENT CATEGORIES April 2021 update, J. Zimmerman provided an update regarding docket T100.22.2 via email. • Charge 1 (SRDs: Combination Devices, Vents, VRVs, Pressure Regulators) is on schedule for 9/1/2021 completion. CID elements for each sub-type have been identified. Definitions are in progress. Once reviewed by the TF, a formal proposal for revisions to S-920 will be submitted to Matt Forister, et al. • Charge 2, Valves, will begin once SRDs are completed. On schedule for end of 2021 completion. • Charges 3-5 will begin upon the completion of T1.1.4 and the required elements are defined. • TF chair would like to know if the attachment summary of revised charges meets the expectation. • TF members removed ▪ Josh Adams - UTLX • TF members added ▪ Pascuale Zozzaro- UTLX • Attachment: Approved AAR-TCC charges
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints.
February 2021 update, J. Zimmerman provided an update regarding docket T100.22.2 via email. • The task force has completed its definition of scope. The TF will prioritize Charges 1 and 2 (1: Safety Relief Devices and 2: Valves). The Objectives for Charges 1 and 2 are clear. Charge 1 is targeted for completion by 9/1/2021. The completion date for Charge 2 is tentatively scheduled for December 2021. The remaining three Charges (3: Instruments, 4: Fittings, and 5: Closures) will proceed once critical attributes are defined by Task Force T1.1.4
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier during the month was discussed. • Action item: AAR staff to update the docket task force membership with M. Forister and TF chair. Task force to provide a target completion date.
October 2020 update, J. Zimmerman provided an update regarding docket T100.22.2 via email. • TF to review charges, defining the voting structure and outlining the project plan and timelines • J. Zimmerman appointed as the new discussant • Members added to the TF: ▪ Jeremiah Zimmerman- Midland Manufacturing ▪ Matt Johnson- Alltranstek
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 181 | 227 ▪ Larry Loman- Alltranstek ▪ Rory O’Brien- Railinc ▪ Terry Caulfield- Railinc ▪ Clay Miller -Railinc ▪ Greg Deibler- Association of American Railroads ▪ Jesse Gordon- McKenzie Valve ▪ Glen Harm- Girard ▪ David Bailey- Fort Vale ▪ Tyler McMullin- AIT ▪ Larry Culligan- AIT ▪ Stephen Collins- CRDX • Members removed from TF: ▪ Madden- Railinc ▪ Fleming- Olin ▪ McCreery- CIT ▪ Mack- DOW Chemical Company ▪ Woloszyk- Salco ▪ Jachim- Rescar Companies ▪ Derekk- Caltrax ▪ Nunez- Kelso ▪ Ash- RAC ▪ McMillan- Railinc ▪ Childs- Railinc ▪ Leary- Railinc ▪ Cook- OPW
September 2020 teleconference update, COD. AAR staff to work with TF.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, J. Zimmerman is elected as new chair. • Action item: TF membership and task of docket to be updated.
July 2020 update, • Jeremiah Zimmerman from OPW, Midland Manufacturing is nominated to be TF chair for this docket. At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was decided that a new chair will be elected before next meeting for this task force. • Members to add to TF: ▪ Shane Mack- Dow
April 2020 Update: This docket was opened to expand component tracing to all types of service equipment. Information from T100.22.2
At the January 2020 meeting, C. Edmonds presented the PRV component ID-CEPM PowerPoint to request TCC’s guidance to review and make recommendations on charges. The TCC agreed that AAR will approve each manufactured barcode (per S-920) to verify that it
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 182 | 227 works in the Railinc system. AAR is to issue a CPC by the end of April 2020 stating that CID registration and association for PRV’s is optional beginning July 1st, 2020 and becomes mandatory on PRV’s manufactured/ reconditioned after January 1, 2021. • Motion was made, seconded and passed to accept TF added charges needed to complete component tracking on PRV’s. • Motion was made, seconded and passed for TF to complete remainder of service equipment category- safety relief devices, followed by all components in service equipment category valves. • Motion was made, seconded and passed for pressure relief valve implementation time frame.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Zimmerman Midland Manufacturing Machenberg CSX Transportation (Chair) Siebold BNSF Railway Company Culligan AIT Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Kerber BNSF Railway Company Boklewski GATX Rail Corporation Epperson AIC Rail Edgel UTLX Edmonds ExxonMobil Association of American Forister Loman Alltranstek Railroads Scrarrow OPW Caulfield Railinc Association of American Johnson Alltranstek Deibler Railroads O’Brien Railinc Harm Girard Miller Railinc Collins CRDX Gordon McKenzie Valve McMullin AIT Bailey Fort Vale Zozzaro UTLX
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 183 | 227 DOCKET T147 TANK CAR COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, update provided earlier during the month was discussed. TCC charter was accepted as mentioned in the October update. K. Dorsey discussed some concerns and suggestions that were addressed on the charter. • Action item: AAR staff to review suggestions.
October 2020 update, a ballot to adopt the proposed TCC charter was distributed on 9-24-2020. The charter passed by a 20 to 3 margin. Several members noted that the TCC should continue to discuss the method of considering cost in changes to the standards. There was also a suggestion for the TCC to engage in discussions with DOT on an MOU.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that progress is being made on task force expectations and procedures as well as Appendix P.
May 2020 teleconference update, a proposed CPC regarding auditors and audit procedures will be discussed on Tuesday, May 26th. QAC to discuss extensions and items of concern. If CPC wording is not accepted, modification need to be made with the assistance of TCC. Executive leaders met regarding the charter and discussed concerns laid out in the January 2020 TCC meeting. A 2nd ballot was sent to the committee but was disapproved. Future options to be discussed.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that a proposal regarding Appendix P is being developed
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that the shippers developed a counter proposal after disapproval of the last proposed charter proposed by AAR. Due to the counter proposal a new charter draft was developed and sent before January 2020 TCC meeting. Shipper still have concerns about a certain bullet in the charter relating to cost and benefit and would like to propose additional modifications.
At the October 2019 meeting, the ballot vote taken during the August 2019 conference call was discussed. The votes disapproved the proposed charter. Discussions will be ongoing on reaching an agreement to progress an updated charter.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 184 | 227 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 Caccamo 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. 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)
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 185 | 227 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 R. Fronczak Association of American Railroads
Purpose of Docket: To discuss any changes in membership or procedures of the committee and subcommittee.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 186 | 227 DOCKET T148 REVIEW APPENDIX P OF M-1002 (TANK CAR COMMITTEE PROCEDURES) At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: backgrounds to reflect merge of dockets from main and executive meeting. Request to RFD, motion taken by NS, seconded by CSX and passed.
October 2020 update, ▪ Consider RFD. This docket is to be discussed under docket T147
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, M. Forister discussed the update that was provided earlier this month. No charter has been passed. TF to work on Appendix P to align with M-1002. • Action item: Update TF chair, membership, and charges of this docket.
July 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T148 via email. • M. Forister to continue work on establishing TF guidelines for submitting proposals on changes to M-1002 standards. • K. Dorsey to update on the progress of the TCC charter at the July teleconference meeting.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, K. Dorsey reported that TF chairs for several dockets are being changed based on conflicts of interest. TF chairs were assigned to dockets during the April 2020 teleconference meeting. K. Dorsey will reach out to TCC member to assign TF chair to dockets that remain without one. M. Forister to continue work on establishing TF guidelines for submitting proposals on changes to M-1002 standards. o Motion taken, seconded, and passed for K. Dorsey to send out an email ballot on the current revised AAR Tank Car Committee charter by May 1st, 2020 for TCC’s consideration.
April 2020 update, M. Forister provided an update regarding docket T148 via email. • Progression is being made on establishing TF guidelines for submitting proposals on changes to M-1002 standards. • TCC Charter updates will be handled by Ken Dorsey.
At the January 2020 meeting, TCC is waiting on charter. TF is working on changing language for safety devices and pressure relief devices. COD
At the October 2019 meeting, it was stated that improvements are being made to put together a guidance for the industry. A strawman is being developed to give guidance for meetings and recommendations. Will have something to review by April 2020.
At the July 2019 meeting, TCC is waiting on the approval of the charter. After approval progress will be made on Appendix P.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 187 | 227 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:
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 January 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the action item approved during the January 2017 TCC still needs to be accomplished (see below):
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 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 188 | 227 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 189 | 227 Standing Docket Updates
DOCKET T15.1 AAR CIRCULAR LETTERS/MA AND EW At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints
August 2020 teleconference update, • Service equipment CPC-1371 ▪ It was mentioned that there are 5 facilities that have expired certifications/registrations. K. Dorsey to have a proposal for the committee that will provide insight into service equipment manufactured after the expiration date along with next steps.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that since the April teleconference meeting the following CPCs have been published. • CPC- 1366: Tank car facility certification audits, released on April 24th • CPC-1367: Impacts related to AAR M-1003 QAP requirements for M-1002/M-1003 Certified Tank Car Facility Certification due to COVID-19 released on May 27th • CPC-1368: Notification to Tank Car Facilities on Submittal of AAR M-1002 Exhibit T-1 by July 31st, 2020 released on June 2nd. • CPC-1369: Midland Vacuum Relief Valve Markings released on June 10th • CPC-1370: Stub Still Reinforcing Pad Inspection of Certain ARI- Built Tank Cars- released on June 23rd
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, K. Dorsey reported that around 4 CPC’s will be published in the near future.
At the January 2020 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that 2 MA’s will be released before April. COD
At the October 2019 meeting, it was stated that a time limit has been established for the unknown values in UMLER. Car owners should be aware of those unknown values that should be eliminated no later than the next qualification for their cars. An EW has been released on cars that need to be stopped and inspected for transporting hazardous materials and using 3” McKenzie valves. It was indicated that there are over 100 cars that would need inspection.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 190 | 227 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.
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:
Midland Manufacturing 720 Series Valve Modification and CPC- 1335 7/11/2018 Replacement 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 5/7/2018
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 191 | 227 (T91.2.4) 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 192 | 227 DOCKET T15.9 EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UPDATE April 2021 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T15.9 via email. • On March 3, Circular Letter C-13752 was issued. This letter changes the rules defining what a modified car is. It allows nearly all specialty items from an existing car to be transferred to a new car body. This new car body retains the original (or donor) car built date, so the end of life date is the same as the original car. Refer to Circular Letters C- 13752 and C-13717 for details. • In view of longer and heavier trains with more powerful locomotives, EEC is discussing increasing the required design coupler draft loads. Depending on the amount of increase and the amount of margin a current tank car stub sill design has, there could be an impact.
March 2021 teleconference update, • Rule 81 update ▪ B. Siebold reported that EEC is expanding on rule 81 for the January 1st publication. Mechanical committee and EEC to make sure field manual is clear on A1 defects. ▪ B. Siebold participated on the TAG and will get feedback to J. Hannafious.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
November 2020 teleconference update, • COD. No update was provided.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
August 2020 teleconference update, EEC draft regarding rule 81 was presented. Committee members to accept comments.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, G. Saxton discussed the update provided earlier this month. COD
July 2020 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T15.9 via email. • EEC to continues review of Field Manual Rule 81 clarifying what repairs can be made to stub sills by just M-1002 facilities and what repairs also need M-1003 certification. Documenting welded repairs to “pipe” type railings and grabs as is allowed by FRA letter and performed in the field is being discussed for inclusion in the Field Manual. This would involve the expansion of Rule 81 D, Figures A & B. • EEC is working with UMLER to designate an end of life field that would prohibit loading after a certain date and trigger a home shopping. This field could also be used to direct cars to their requalification shop after a certain date. • On the previous call, questions were asked about cold weather control valve performance
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 193 | 227 with respect to age of the rubber. G. Saxton suggests that someone from AAR would be better suited to provide up to date information regarding this issue.
May 2020 teleconference update, • Circular 13559 is out for comment under T5.32 on stub still essential variable.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that EEC is making changes to the field and office manuals. S-2044 is to be revised to bring it into compliance with the 179.102.
April 2020 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T15.9 via email. • There are no reported head or weld failures associated with this group of cars
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that EEC discussed and has drafted a proposal for acceptable repairs and substitutions to stub sill. The proposal is under review and should be ready by March EEC meeting
January 2020 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T15.9 via email. • EEC has drafted a revised proposal regarding allowable repairs and substitutions to stub sills. The proposal is currently under review by tank car builders and RSI affiliated tank car owners. The goal is to have a final proposal by the end of January TCC meeting. At the October 2019 meeting, EEC updates regarding rule 88 stub sill were made. K. Dorsey will review the updates and get back to TF regarding changes that need to be made.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 194 | 227 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. • 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 195 | 227 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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 196 | 227 DOCKET T15.11 UMLER COMMITTEE UPDATE April 2021 update, B. Siebold reported on T15.11 via email. • Plan to present a one page slide by the Umler committee manger (Sara Maples) during the April 2021 teleconference meeting that shows the 2021 release plan.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2021 update, • This docket was approved by TCC to be created on the request of T5.31 TF chair at the November 2020 meeting to address charge 4 of the docket. • Charge 4, “Redirect any existing efforts when any emergency changes need to be addressed”. • The purpose of this docket is to report on Umler committee updates.
Point of contact: Name Company Siebold BNSF Railway Company
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 197 | 227 DOCKET T15.12 CRB/ARB COMMITTEE UPDATE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2021 update, • This docket was approved by TCC to be opened on the request of docket T5.32 TF chair at the November 2020 meeting. • The purpose of this docket is to convey applicable CRB/ARB committee updates.
Point of contact: Name Company TBD
TF Charge: Name Company
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 198 | 227 DOCKET T55 SERVICE TRIALS April 2021 update, • Attachment: Service trials updates
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2020 update, • Need to set up a meeting with the leadership members to review extension requests on service trials.
November 2020 teleconference update, • H. Khalid reported that Midland 2 & 3 inch Ball Valve application was approved with service trial (ST-479) on the 13th of November. • UTC inquired about the outstanding ST-443 still pending approval and about the request for a new service trial.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, • Action item: AAR Staff to do a final call of service trials that showed no activity in the last 2 years. Reach out to proponents to ensure they comply with chapter 1 reporting requirements. Update to be provided on the next monthly call.
July 2020 update, • Service trials opened since April 2020; These service trials have not yet started: ▪ Kelso Technologies Inc – Standard Profile Bottom Outlet Valve 4”/ Ceramic Ball (ST-474) - (5/1/20)- ▪ Fort Valve Engineering Limited- 4” Washout Saddle Assembly (ST-475) - (5/18/20) ▪ Fort Valve Engineering Limited- 2” Lined Ball Valve (ST-476) - (5/28/20) ▪ Fort Valve Engineering Limited- 3” Line Ball Valve (ST-477) - (5/28/20) ▪ Kelso Technologies Inc – 3” Top Ball Valve (ST-478) - (7/7/20) • Service Trial completed since April 2020: ▪ TransQuip USA Inc - RegO Valve (ST-421)- (6/9/20) ▪ TransQuip USA Inc – 6 Bolt Manway Cover/ Fabricated/ NP (ST-470)- (6/16/20) • UTC service trial was missing from the excel worksheet in April and was later added. • AAR Staff to continue updating contact information of proponents.
May 2020 teleconference update, K. Dorsey presented a document highlighting open service trial since 2014. AAR staff raised concerns regarding contact with some proponents. Service trials prior to 2014 will be terminated. Equipment to be removed from cars with cancelled service trials. UTC service trial is missing from the list, will be added before June
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 199 | 227 teleconference. A document detailing the status of current open ballots was also presented. TCC requested to make this a standing docket for all future calls.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that service trials are being handled through the ballot process. The process of conducting service trials for valves needs to be reviewed because manufacturers are charged with service trial but are having difficulty getting equipment from there partners.
At the January 2020 meeting, K Dorsey stated that a Rego service trial teardown will be scheduled soon. Also, updates will be provided by next quarter concerning the X – load radar liquid level detectors service trial which is slated to start in the near future. It was reported that UTC met tear down requirements, waiting on AAR approval.
At the October 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that if there are active trials that need extensions, those suppliers need to contact and update K. Dorsey within 2 years of the date on the 4-5 or they will be terminated.
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.
❖ 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 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 200 | 227 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.
Point of contact: Name Company Khalid Association of American Railroads
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 201 | 227 DOCKET T59.2.2 TCID TEMPLATE REVIEW At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
November 2020 teleconference update, • M. Forister and K. Dorsey reported the current TF charge needs to be updated. The entire underframe approval process from EEC to TCC is missing from M-1002 which in turn does not include the underframe designation in COC, TCID and UMLER and also does not include TCID underframe template approval process. Therefore, an action from TCC was requested to take this process and place it into an appropriate location in Chapter 1 of M-1002 such that industry understands how the underframe is required to be approved and how the underframe TCID templates are reviewed, approved and uploaded for use on the TCID website. • TCC Action Taken: Motion to RFD T59.2.2 was taken by BNSF, seconded by RSI and passed. • TCC Action Taken: Motion made to approve the following TF charge and create a new active docket under chapter 1 of M-1002. o TF Charge: “Develop language for the underframe approval process in Chapter 1 of M-1002. This language shall address the processes both the EEC and TCC perform including the TCID template review and approval process and the underframe designation updates to online systems (COC, TCID and Umler)”. o BNSF motioned to accept this charge and RSI seconded and passed. • Action item: K. Dorsey to be added to TF and TF to be determined. Joe Perez and John Byrne to get more TF members on this docket.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
October 2020 update, J. Schultz provided an update regarding docket T59.2.2 via email. • Taskforce was requested to review the charges. The only current charge “Review and approve changes to the TCID underframe templates and provide engineering support to Sims Professional Engineers with respect to TCID logic.” is no longer accurate as TCID is now maintained at Railinc. • Members removed from the TF: ▪ Perez- Union Tank Car Company
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, COD • Action item: Move this docket to the standing update section. Note the interaction of Stub Sill approval to the EEC, TCOC and TCID. Add to the Chapter 1 tasks for including. Background and minutes need to reflect this
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 202 | 227 At the January 2020 meeting, it was stated that TF is continuing their work on stub sill approval packages submitted to the EEC. A template will be required from builders who propose new material. Review and incorporation of templates will be TCID’s responsibility. This will allow owners to record special inspections. A new docket along with a new TF will be created for this docket.
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that a strawman covering request processes of new stub sill is being developed for chapter 1. It is planned to provide the information to EEC to be given to entities proposing new stub sill designs.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 203 | 227 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.
At the January 2018 meeting, Simms engineering recently sent TCID users an update on TCID Templates. COD
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Schultz (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Mozingo Trinity Industries Batchelor National Steel Car Limited Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Saxton Greenbrier/ Gunderson Dalske American Railcar Industries Sisto GATX Rail Corporation Federal Railroad Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Strouse Administration Johnson AllTranstek Moloodi National Steel Car Limited
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Review and approve changes to the TCID underframe templates and provide engineering 1 support to Sims Professional Engineers with respect to TCID logic.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 204 | 227 DOCKET T79.36 LOCOMOTIVE FUEL TENDER INITIATIVE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
November 2020 teleconference update, • It was reported that there was a request from Locomotive committee to develop minimum demonstration requirements for facilities requesting activity codes B87 and C12. The T79.36 standing docket will remain open but a new active docket to be opened. • TCC Action Taken: Motion to open a new active docket with the charge, “Develop minimum demonstration requirements for activity codes B87 and C12”. B. Siebold to be Chair. Motion made by BNSF, CN seconded and passed.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
October 2020 update, • New discussant to be determined.
September 2020 teleconference update, • Requests from proponent to develop activity code for fuel tenders. • Locomotive committee was offered to draft a language for the TF for Appendix B.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, D. Cackovic reported that progress is being made with the safety appliance task force for M-1004. Standards to be finalized by next year.
July 2020 update, • Discussant changed to David Cackovic
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, D. Cackovic reported that the safety appliance standard is being finalized to include fuel tenders. Review of the new appendix and drawings need to be completed for the standards to be finalized.
At the January 2020 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that revisions made to M-1004 were published. Committee was informed that no one is running CNG style tenders at this time however, a test is planned in the future.
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that revisions to the M-1004 were made during the month of September to include chapters and appendices to cover CNG style tenders.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 205 | 227 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
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 206 | 227 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 Company Railroads
TF Charge: Number TF Charge N/A Information Only
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 207 | 227 DOCKET T80.4 AAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMITTEE LIAISON At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
November 2020 teleconference update, • P. Brady reported that the update of USHMI was completed it will be sent to committee for review and approval. DOT is progressing on changes to DOT-5800 forms. Andy Elkins is working with DOT and Census Bureau. • Updates are being made in the Field Guide to Tank Cars booklet and also to Pamphlet 34. Committee is looking for car builders, owners and shipper to volunteer with these developments
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that the pamphlet 34 will be updated along with the video with the help of volunteers from the industry. Video to be made in French and Spanish. Field guide to Tank Cars to also be updated to include TIH and LNG cars along with updated definitions and drawing/pictures. Progress continues to be made on updating the hazmat instructions for rail.
At the April 2020 teleconference update, committee was notified that flammable liquid and TIH fleet reports will be sent out by the end of April.
February 2020 teleconference update, • A presentation will be shown at the April meeting.
At the January 2020 meeting, this docket is COD.
At the October 2019 meeting, P. Brady reported that improvements are continuing to be made to Ask Rail. He also reported the changes will be made to NAR awards 2020. The performance across the entire rail system will be used to select recipients. B. Fronczak presented 3rd quarter flammable liquid and TIH tank car statistics.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 208 | 227 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.
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 Railway Company
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 209 | 227 DOCKET T80.12 NORTH AMERICAN N.A.R. PROGRAM At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints
February 2021 update, J. Caccamo provided an update regarding docket T80.12 via email. • Review from Rail Carrier determined that numerous shippers were left out of the Grand Slam Awards. After review and knockout three additional shippers were added and awarded the 2019 honor. ▪ Alta Gas ▪ Moose Jaw Refinery Partnership ▪ PBF Energy • NAR Root Cause forms have been submitted to the AAR Hazardous Material Committee for review.
November 2020 teleconference update, • J. Caccamo reported that RCA report was presented to HMC. Currently under review. • Holden- Proefrock award was presented to Ron Gould
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
October 2020 update, J. Caccamo provided an update regarding docket T80.12 via email. • Chemical Shipper Grand Slam Awards will be delivered locally to each winner by Members of the AAR Hazardous Material Committee or if Covid Restricts they are being sent directly to the winner. • Fourteen companies were awarded this distinguished achievement. The following Companies received the Grand Slam Award Methanex Methanol Company LLC, ERCO Worldwide, Kemira, NGL Supply Co Ltd, Cenovus Energy Marketing Services Ltd., Elbow River Marketing Ltd., Husky Energy Inc, ADM, Cornerstone Chemical Co., The Chemours Company, ExxonMobil, HJ Baker Sulphur LLC, Keyera Energy Inc. and The Andersons. • Holden-Proefrock award was presented to Ron Gould for his prestigious career in Hazardous Material Response on October 15 at Marion Environmental Inc. Philadelphia office. • The NAR Root Cause Task Force is very close to completion of its work product to document Root Cause Findings after a 5800.1 report is filed and will be presenting its final work product to the AAR Hazardous Material Committee in the near future. There will be additional information presented to reflect NAR codes that seem outdated and may need to be changed and considered by the Committee.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, J. Caccamo discussed the update provided earlier this month, it was also reported that the NAR Awards will take place virtual on October 13th, 2020.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 210 | 227 July 2020 update, J. Caccamo provided an update regarding docket T80.12 via email. • NAR Awards have been finalized and currently being checked by each Railroad to ensure they have not had any NAR’s to remove them from the list of nominations. • Seeking alternative to the in person meeting in Addison, Texas for October depending on AARs decision. • Root Cause Analysis forms continue to advance and significant progress has been made this quarter. • Draft will be provided to the Hazmat committee later this year, funding from DOT is in process • Factor provided DOT with a proposal and TF is awaiting suggestions/decision • New TF member added: o John Vergis - Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that progress continues to be made on RCA forms and NAR awards.
At the January 2020 meeting, J. Caccamo reported that data is being compiled from 2019. Data for the NAR awards will be based on data across all railroads. TF has decided to revise the loading and unloading video on YouTube along with the definitions in the Tank Car field guide handbook.
At the October meeting, J. Caccamo reported that TAG is progressing with the root cause analysis documentation that should be done and out by 2020. T. Treichel discussed a presentation over NARs, that will be available to the public on the NAR website.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 211 | 227 Per Chris Machenberg the NAR Reduction Task Force members are as listed below:
NAR Reduction Task Force: Name Company Name Company TBD (Communications Caccamo (Chair) CSX Transportation TBD Chair) Treichel (Data chair) RSI- AAR TBD (Process Chair) TBD Eastman Chemical TBD (Hardware Chair) TBD Wyler Company Elkins AAR Smith UMC Barken University of Illinois Call UMC Eagle Gasket and Mccaslim Eastman Blumrick Packing Trinity Corporate Aliota Trelleborg Verhey Services, LLC Alabama Railcar Services, Byrd Sarrazin Chemtrade Inc Freeman GBW Railcar Buckley STARS consulting Grandy BG Global Castings Allen Eastman Wall GATX Rail Corporation Barrios Caltrax, Inc H. Schneider Gaskoa
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 212 | 227 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. 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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 213 | 227 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.
NAR Reduction Task Force: Name Company Name Company TBD (Communications Caccamo (Chair) CSX TBD Chair) Treichel (Data chair) RSI- AAR TBD (Process Chair) TBD Eastman Chemical TBD (Hardware Chair) TBD Wyler Company Association of American Elkins Smith UMC Railroads Barken University of Illinois Call UMC Mccaslim Eastman Blumrick Eagle Gasket and Packing Trinity Corporate Aliota Trelleborg Verhey Services, LLC Alabama Railcar Byrd Sarrazin Chemtrade Services, Inc Freeman GBW Railcar Buckley STARS consulting Grandy BG Global Castings Allen Eastman Wall GATX Rail Corporation Barrios Caltrax, Inc Wheeling and Lake Erie Schneider Gaskoa Vergis Railway
TF Charge: Name Company 1 Identify the causes and propose solutions to reduce NAR’s
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 214 | 227 DOCKET T80.21 ATCCRP November 2020 teleconference update, • R. Fronczak reported that phase 2.2 will be funded under the Hazmat Committee and has requested TCC to RFD. • TCC Action Taken: Motion made by BNSF, to RFD and further update on the docket to be provided by T80.4- Hazmat Committee Liaison. Motion was seconded by CN and passed.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints
October 2020 update, R. Fronczak provided an update regarding docket T80.21 via email. • TWP-11 Development of the Relationships between Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) and Expected Quantity of Release (EQR) to Modeling and Test Results. o The draft final report for Phase 2.1 of this report was completed and distributed to the funding partners on June 23rd. Comments are being incorporated. The industry partners met August 17, 2020 by teleconference to discuss the next phase of the project. The shippers and car owner/builders decided that they do not want to progress the next phase (Phase 2.2) of the project, but the railroad members decided they do want to progress to the next phase. The Hazmat Committee will be considering whether to progress the next phase of the project at its October 19th meeting. o Recommend RFD.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, R. Fronczak reported on the update that was provided earlier this month.
July 2020 update, R. Fronczak provided an update regarding docket T80.21 via email. • TWP-11 Development of the Relationships between Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) and Expected Quantity of Release (EQR) to Modeling and Test Results. o The draft final report of TWP-11 phase 2a was distributed to the industry partners on June 23. Comments have been requested by June 21st. A meeting will have to be set up with the funding parties to determine whether to proceed with Phase 2.2
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, R. Fronczak reported on the update that was provided earlier this month. Final report for phase 2.1 is set to finish within a month and an action on phase 2.2 will be made before July 2020 TCC meeting.
April 2020 update, R. Fronczak provided an update regarding docket T80.21 via email. • TWP-11 Development of the Relationships between Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) and Expected Quantity of Release (EQR) to Modeling and Test Results. o As of the date of this report, the final phase 2.1 report has still not been received. A decision on whether to proceed with phase 2.2 will not be made until phase 2.1 report is completed.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 215 | 227 January 2020 update, R. Fronczak provided an update regarding docket T80.21 via email.
• TWP-11 Development of the Relationships between Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) and Expected Quantity of Release (EQR) to Modeling and Test Results. o Status: A meeting of the ATCCRP was held on November 7, 2019. The goal of that meeting was to review the final Phase 2.1 report and make a decision on whether to proceed with Phase 2.2. The Phase 2.1 final report was not completed in time for the November 7th meeting. Additionally, the members of the ATCCRP requested the following additional information with respect to the proposal for Phase 2.2: ▪ More detail on how each task would be approached ▪ Levels of importance and difficulty for each task, and resulting relative priorities ▪ Specifics for tasks such as adding derailment causes and car types; which causes, which car types, etc • Another meeting was set for December 13th to review the Phase 2.1 final report and Phase 2.2 proposal, but that meeting was canceled because the final Phase 2.1 report and additional information requested with respect to the Phase 2.2 proposal was still not complete. • The next step is to set up a meeting of the ATCCRP to review the final report and decide on whether to proceed with Phase 2.2. As of the date of this report, that meeting has not yet been scheduled. ATCCRP Summary Report • The final ATCCRP summary report was distributed to the project sponsors on October 23, 2019. It was forwarded to AAR’s Hazmat Committee and the railroad members of the Tank Car Committee on October 28, 2019. This eliminates the need to provide further reports on this project.
At the October 2019 meeting, R. Fronczak informed the committee that TWP-11 phase 2.1 is nearly finished and a draft proposal and report for phase 2.2 should be finished by the end of October 2019. On November 7, 2019, a meeting will be held in Chicago to discuss the proposal and report.
At the July 2019 meeting, R. Fronczak informed the committee that an update on the status of TWP 2.1 docket will be presented during a separate meeting in August. The TF will decide of the viability of continuing the project funded by an industry coalition.
At the April 2019 meeting, R. Fronczak reported on the status of the remaining ATCCRP tasks. One remaining open issue is a decision on how to store the TWP reports. One option could be with DOT.
Update provided for the April 2019 meeting;
Status: Several projects have been progressed under the ATCCRP. The ATCCRP was designed to inform the next standard for TIH tank cars. The projects being progressed are as follows:
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 216 | 227 TWP-11 Development of the Relationships between Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) and Expected Quantity of Release (EQR) to Modeling and Test Results. Status: Phase 2.1 has presented some challenges. The goal was to completed the report in the 4th quarter of 2018, but it will not be completed until at least the 2nd quarter 2019.
TWP-15 Development of Approval Protocols for Tank Cars Status: The status of this project is part of ongoing FRA research.
TWP-17 Expanding and Updating Conditional Release Probability Estimates Status: RA 19-01 – “Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) Estimates for Railroad Tank Cars in Accidents” was published in February 2, 2019. This completes this project.
ATCCRP Summary Report A draft of the final report was sent to the project sponsors prior to the April 2019 TCC meeting. At the January 2019 meeting, B. Fronczak reported on report provided with the docket. COD
Point of Contact: Name Company Fronczak Association of American Railroads
Purpose of Docket: Number TF Charge 1 Informational Only
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 217 | 227 DOCKET T87.9 TIH TANK CAR TRANSITION PLAN March 2021 teleconference update, • Discuss potential joint petition to correct HM219C. ▪ J. Rader discussed the working petition. It was noted that the documents outline rules when the H delimiter can be used, and which cars can be converted. The rule does not specify that a car could be marked with a H delimiter. ▪ No objections were made to the wording as modified but committee suggest reviewing the working petition by PHMSA before submitting a rulemaking request.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, the task force chair discussed features that make a car retrofit to HM-246. • Action item: ▪ Charge to be changed to, “Update M-1002 to reflect the final rulemaking HM 219C published XX/XX/XXXX”. ▪ Motion to accept charge taken by BNSF, seconded by CN and passed. Published date to be added later. ▪ Review of the rule and doodle poll to be sent out to the committee by task force chair. ▪ TF members to be added: Lenard Majors and Patrick Eamonn- PHMSA, Randy Keltz- DOT, Robyn Kinsley-CI, Shaun Singh- TC, Megan Schumacher- CP.
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
July 2020 update, • Members removed from TF: ▪ Alice Koethe- Association of American Railroads
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, it was reported that DOT will soon be replacing the letter I on HM- 246 compliant cars to letter H. It is anticipated that the “H” will replace the “J” as the tank cars feature delimiter. A. Ippolito also reported on a set of cars built in the 90’s that had new valves installed. The owner wanted to consider the cars to be HM-246 compliant cars but must do more than modification of valves. The owner converted 20 cars thinking they were HM-246 compliant.
February 2020 teleconference update, it was stated that AAR staff will draft allowable requirements for what the letter “H” can represent. An update will be provided by March.
At the January 2020 meeting, it was reported that PHMSA reported that the letter H will be replacing the letter I on the specification marking for HM-246 compliant cars. The TCC question about the letter H being placed at the end of the marking, rather than the middle (example:
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 218 | 227 DOT105J500H versus DOT105H500W). The latter example would align historically with standard DOT marking and definition nomenclature where an H in the center position would describe the unique safety systems of an HM-246 tank car and having Was the suffix would accurately represent a fusion-welded tank.
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported that the removal of non-normalized cars as free interchange was accomplished with only the one small group of stainless-steel tanks being held up in transportation. The issue was dealt with and no other issues have been reported. The AAR continues to track fleet progress with the 2027 compliance date. The committee has expressed concerns about the marking of HM246 compliant cars. It was reported that PHMSA had been made aware of the concerns and were hoping that the pending rule making would address the issue.
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.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 219 | 227 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. 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 Ippolito (Chair) Canadian National Railway Flahive Koch Industries McKisic Trinity Industries Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Perez Union Tank Car Company Slone American Chemistry Council Louchhiem The Fertilizer Institute Majors PHMSA Association of American Dorsey Eamonn PHMSA Railroads Federal Railroad Keltz Singh Transport Canada Administration Kinsley The Chlorine Institute Schumacher Canadian Pacific
TF Charge: Number TF Charge 1 Update M-1002 to reflect the final rulemaking HM 219C published XX/XX/XXXX.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 220 | 227 DOCKET T91.39 INTERIM GUIDANCE AUDIT DOCUMENTATION November 2020 teleconference update, • It was noted that CPC-1359 has been out for several meetings. TF chair has recommended RFD since no major issues have been reported. • TCC Action Taken: Motion to RFD since no major issues are reported. Motion made by GATX, seconded by BNSF and passed.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
July 2020 teleconference meeting, T. Sisto to continue monitoring major issues. COD. • Action item: Docket to remain open until October 2020 then consider RFD
July 2020 update, T. Sisto provided an update regarding docket T91.39 via email: • May 21st, 2020 TCC monthly call: TF chair requested that docket be left active to monitor its use and determine if clarification is required. • CPC was released at the start of the Covid-19 crisis, both shop audits and modification work has slowed down, and CPC was not in use long enough to determine if owners, repair facilities and auditors are using it as intended. • CPC will be implemented as written to give industry a chance to use it in field and gather facts on any misinterpretation issues encountered. • TF to revise the wording if clarifications are warranted.
May 2020 teleconference update, Sisto reported that revisions will not be made right now, CPC to be used as it is. Comments to be gathered, and changes to be made later if needed. Docket to remain open until no major issues are reported.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, T. Sisto requested the opportunity to address questions and comments on CPC-1359 with M. Forister before this docket is marked for RFD. Changes to the CPC-1359 will be approved by AAR and TCC. o Action item: T. Sisto requested that the docket remain open until he has had an opportunity to discuss questions he has received from CPC-1359 with M. Forister. Any changes would have to be approved by the AAR TCC.
April 2020 update, T. Sisto provided an update regarding docket T91.39 via email: • He stated: “It was agreed on the February TCC monthly call that the guidance document created by the T91.39 task group would be converted into a CPC letter. T. Sisto (chair) and M. Forister are working on finalizing the CPC wording in the hope to obtain TCC approval before the April meeting”. • Request RFD
❖ Staff note: AAR published CPC-1359, 3/25/2020 clarifying the use of approved AAR form 4-2 and associated fittings arrangement drawings by C6 and C6r certified facilities.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 221 | 227 February 2020 teleconference update, • T. Sisto and M. Forister provided a document before the TCC March teleconference and will be authorizing a circulator letter after the meeting. • Motion was taken, seconded and passed to authorize the document. At the January 2020 meeting, M. Forister and T. Sisto discussed the proposal that was developed. It was reported that TF has two different proposal options that reflect different approaches to how a car owner and repair facility should show accountability. TF will regroup and discuss options.
January 2020 update, T. Sisto provided an update regarding docket T91.39 via email:
• The task groups last call meeting was on 11-18-2019. Overall, good discussion but it appears that some issues need to be resolved in regard to performing tank car repair work in the absence of 4-2 approval and supporting drawings. Many members do not agree that a new 4-2 is required to be submitted for alteration work done under this docket proposal and feel that existing C-III rules support this. It was noted that this proposal was created to help a backlogged 4-2 process and should not be stalled by the need to submit another 4-2 that adds to the backlog and delays car repairs. • The task groups next meeting is conference call on Jan 15th with discussion focused on: 1. Review and agree on the C-III rules the proposal is based which allow the use of an R-1 and previously approved 4-2 as a means to amend the current 4-2. 2. Resolve approval issues and agree on a proposal 3. Walk through actual scenarios of how to use the guidance document and how the compliance methodology will be used (R-1 and previous approved 4-2) 4. Fine tune the guidance proposal to reflect the accountability expected from a car owner and repair facility and how to enforce. 5. Review TCID and recognize it as an industry accepted tool to carry the backend car data AAR seeks.
November 2019 teleconference update, T. Sisto stated that he is planning for the TF to meet in person to discuss further to find a solution to the concerns that have not been resolved.
At the October 2019 meeting, it was reported TF will develop a final proposal to present to the committee, COD.
For the July 2019 meeting the following actions were taken by the committee.
1. The committee agreed that the T100.93 TF should take up the question of harmonizing table 1.19 and table 1.20, the retention interval for Radiography Testing and Ultrasonic Testing inspection data. 2. GATX presented two proposals for interim guidance to AAR auditors and certified shops which defined applicable drawing criteria and presented three levels of interim AAR approvals that will satisfy compliance requirements. Also discussed was how to deal with the lack of original drawings or 4-2 approvals and what constitutes in kind replacement vs. replacement equivalent kind. This is a follow-up to a discussion held during the April
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 222 | 227 2019 Executive TCC. As part of this topic the scope of using a previously approved 4-2 as a basis for approval of similar service equipment work on a different tank car of the same class is to be clarified. The committee agreed to open a docket.
Task Force: Name Company Name Company Association of American Sisto (Chair) GATX Rail Corporation Dorsey Railroads Federal Railroad Murray Exxon Mobil Konrad Administration Byrne Railway Supply Institute Perez Union tank Car Company Federal Railroad Koch Industries / The Keltz Flahive/Monger Administration Fertilizer Institute
Point of Contact: Number Company Sisto GATX Rail Corporation
TF Charge: Number TF Charge Develop interim guidance for certified facilities to comply with the requirement for 1 approvals and drawings when performing service equipment work Additionally, TCC approved the motion to provide BOE with interim guidance on 2 applicable drawings BOE will continue to audit the standard/ regulations and record findings as Items of Concern for tracking
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 223 | 227 DOCKET T95.7.4 CONSIDER NEW STEELS AND MODIFICATIONS TO CURRENT STEEL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CAR TANKS April 2021 update, G. Saxton provided an update on T95.7.4 via email • On March 22nd, 2021, G. Saxton stated in an email to the chairman and K. Dorsey, “ The questions of where the current Charpy test specimens come from and what is the Steels Task Force proposing for steels over 1 inch thick have been asked. We currently refer to ASTM A20 which says by roundabout way that the axis of the Charpy specimen shall be between the mid-plane and the top or bottom surface. I have attached the parts of A20 that define this requirement. The Steels task force is recommending that in addition to this requirement of A20, Charpy specimens be taken at mid-thickness as well. After discussing with both of you and Carl, I propose the yellow highlighted change”. ▪ TF propose that the paragraphs of Appendix M 5.1.x be replaced with the following: o This specification covers one grade of high-strength carbon manganese steel plate for use in fusion-welded tank car tanks. The steel must be made to fine grain practice. o 5.1.2 The material may be furnished in the as-rolled or normalized condition. o 5.1.3 The as-ordered thickness shall not exceed 1.375 inches (34.92mm) subject to ASTM A20. o 5.1.4 For pressure cars, the Charpy testing requirements in Chapter 2 Paragraph 2.2.1.2 apply. Charpy testing from plates with as-ordered thickness greater than 1 inch must additionally include mid-thickness specimens and that also meet the performance requirements of 2.2.1.2. • TF continues to request and recommend approval of 1 3/8” thick TC-128. • Attachment: Document on Notch-Toughness Tests
March 2021 teleconference update, • TF is suggesting removing and changing unneeded ASTM specifications. The AAR specification for ASTM A516 Grade 70 is different than what is allowed in ASTM. • Action item: K. Dorsey to communicate with TF chair regarding TCCs suggestion on preferring rulemaking first if the recommendation is to go that route. Additionally, the TF should investigate strengthening the wording in appendix R to emphasize the need to use steel of the appropriate chemistry.
At the February 2021 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints.
February 2021 update, G. Saxton provided an update regarding docket T 95.7.4 via email. • Steels TF recommendation for increasing the allowable thickness of TC-128 in a similar but more restrictive fashion, as ASTM has to its sister specification A612. In this case, TF limit maximum thickness to just 1 3/8” (increased from 1”) and require additional testing in paragraph 5.1.4.
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 224 | 227 • Attachment: Proposal for 95.7.4 • TF is requesting approval of the proposal attached
December 2020 teleconference update, • K. Dorsey discussed the TF proposal on Appendix M, paragraph 5.0 and had the TF revise Appendix M to show track changes and the purpose behind making the changes. TCC would like a track change proposal of Appendix M and detailed reasoning provided. AAR staff to have this for TCC considerations by the January 2021 meeting. • Action Item- M. Forister to email G. Saxton and seek track change version of Appendix M with explanation of the proposed changes.
November 2020 teleconference meeting, • TF is considering a change in Appendix W for some additional weld inspection and qualification requirements when TC-128 steel plate greater than 1 inch thick is used. • Action item: K. Dorsey to help TF draft a proposal regarding this. Awaiting proposal in January 2021.
At the October 2020 teleconference meeting, • This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints.
October 2020 update, • Members removed from TF: ▪ Sim- Sims Professional Engineers
At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, COD • Action item: New chair to be determined and TF membership to be updated
July 2020 update, C. Hybinette provided an update regarding docket T 95.7.4 via email. • TF to consider the thickness limits for TC128. • There are some concerns regarding the effect of the thicker place on CVN and the location of CVN test samples in the plate.
At the April 2020 teleconference meeting, COD
April 2020 update, C. Hybinette provided an update regarding docket T 95.7.4 via email. • TF met on March 17th; the following were discussed: 1. Limits on thickness of TC128: o Can TC128 be allowed to exceed the present 1” limit in Appendix W. If so, under what conditions or restrictions, if any? o Does the newer, cleaner TC128 made for CVN properties make it possible to relax these standards? 2. Given the higher CVN bell curves with the improvements in steelmaking technology, is there a value in increasing the minimum CVN from 15 ft-ib, essentially lower shelf, to some higher level? o How much waste of TC128 would there be for heats that do not meet the
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 225 | 227 requirement? o If the bell curve is narrowed would there really be any gain, unless there is a very high increase in CVN to say mid-transition energies? ▪ What kind of impact would this have on heat lost? (high for sure) ▪ If an increase is only to some low number such as 25 ft-ib, is there really a benefit overall. Right now, if the steel meets 15 ft-ib, it ships, but if all heats meet 25 ft-ib, then there is no real gain.
At the January 2020 meeting, AAR reported that modification to ASTM 612 (basis of TC-128) is being considered to allow greater than 1” thickness. AAR seeking background on why thickness has been historically limited. AAT to apply similar TF direction as Appendix W/ Appendix T groups. • TF to submit charges to TCC • Roger Sims will be removed from TF.
At the October 2019 meeting, C. Hybinette elaborated on the updates that were provided via email earlier this month.
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
April 2021 Tank Car Committee Open Meeting Agenda/Docket 226 | 227 ❖ 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 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 Federal Railroad Francisco Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries Administration Guzel BNSF Railway Company Thompson --
Heitmann ArcelorMittal Steel Treichel RSI-AAR
Manohar ArcelorMittal Steel
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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