Tank Car Committee Closed Meeting Agenda and Docket

Tank Car Committee

Closed Meeting

Agenda and Docket

April 22nd , 2021

Teleconference

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April 2021 Tank Car Committee Closed Meeting Agenda/Docket

MEETING SCHEDULE

Wednesday: 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

John Vergis

ASLRRA

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 GATX Rail Corporation

John Byrne RSI

AAR

Ken Dorsey Association of American Railroads

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MEETING AGENDA

Docket Subject Discussant Update Action Proposal

Timeline

Administration

Safety Briefing, Anti-Trust Introductions,

Opening Remarks From The Chairman

Dorsey & St.

Peter, Siebold

T146 Tank Car Committee Meeting

Schedule Dorsey

New Business

100-21 New Business Dorsey

Regulatory / Research Dockets

T59.1 Government Regulations FRA/TC/PH

MSA/NTSB

Update

Provided/

Attachment

T59 Tank Car Research Program

RSI-

AAR/FRA/T

C

Update

Provided/

Attachment

Active Dockets

T1.1.4 Procedures for Securing

Approval Escobar Update TBP TBD

T1.3.1

Consider M-1002

Recommended Practice for

Sample Plans

Clark Update TBP TBD

T1.4 TCID Templet Review &

Approval Process -- New Docket TBD

T5.31 Review Tank Car Elements in

UMLER Siebold Update TBP

Charge 1& 2:

7/1/2021

Charge 3:

TBD

T5.32

Review Tank Car

Requirements in the AAR

Office and Field Manual

Siebold Update TBP

Charge 1:

4/1/2021

Proposal

expected

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T10.31 Performance of Bottom

Fitting Protections System Birkmann Update TBP July 1, 2021

T50.57 Operational Effects on Safety

Relief Device Performance Schultz Update TBP

Future

RFD

T59.2.1 Appendix R review to

Address TCID requirements Schultz Update TBP

December

22, 2020

T60.17 Review of Volume

Determination for Tank Cars Hopper

Update

Provided May 2021

T79.3.1 Designation DOT130AW for

New Car Class

Dorsey/

Majors RFD-February TBD

T79.3.2 Consider New

DOT113A90W Specification

Dorsey/

Majors RFD-February TBD

T79.41

Clarification of 49 CFR

179.24(a)(3) the

Requirements for Variable

Identification Plates

Ippolito Update TBP November

15, 2020

T79.42 AAR FRA/TC Audits for

Tank Car Committee Dorsey Update TBP TBD

T80.2.4 Welding Task Force

Proposals Gamblin

Update

Provided

CPC

pending

Charge

deadline

complete

T80.22 Incorporation by Reference Forister Update TBP TBD

T87.6.1

Proposed Pressure Relief

Valve Requirements for

Ethanol and Crude Oil Tank

Cars

Sloan Update TBP No later than

6/1/2021

T87.8 Identify Requirements for

Tank Cars (DOT 117&111) Perez

Update

Provided/

Attachment

July 1, 2021

T88.1-93

Evaluation and use of

Nondestructive Evaluation

Techniques

Meeker Update TBP

CPC 1376

published.

Consider

RFD

Completed

T90.39 Rupture Disc Tolerance

Requirements McKisic Update TBP TBD

T91.2.6 Fastener Installation

Requirements Stein

Update

Provided/

Attachment

Proposal

Proposal

submitted

3/24/2021

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T91.2.7 Qualification Requirements

For Heater Systems Perez

Update

Provided/

Attachments

May 1, 2021

T91.2.8 Locomotive Fuel Tender-

Activity Codes B87 & C12 Siebold Update TBP TBD

T92.18 Review Stencil Placement

Requirements for Tank Cars

Forister/

Rader Update TBP

Proposal

pending

final

review

TBD

T92.19

Review Appendix C for

Compliance with Federal

Regulations

Forister Update TBP

Proposal

pending

final

review

TBD

T93.20

Review Appendix D for

Compliance with Current 49

CFR 180 Inspection

Requirements

Welch

Update

Provided/

Attachments

TBD

T94.31

Review M-1002 Appendix E

paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers

for Non-Pressure Cars

Schultz Update TBP

Pending TF

charges

that were

due

January

2021

TBD

T95.26.1 Review Appendix M Material

for Tank Car Tanks Saxton

Update

provided/

Attachment

TBD

T95.26.2

Review Appendix M

Materials for Service

Equipment

Nunez Update TBP TBD

T100.9.3 Retention Interval of

Radiographic Film Hopper

RFD-

November

T100.22.1 Service Equipment

Component Tracking- PRV Forister CPC published

CPC 1357

completed.

Consider

RFD

T100.22.2

Service Equipment

Component Tracking- All

Service Equipment Categories

Zimmerman

Update

provided/

Attachment

TF charge 1:

9/1/2021

TF charge 2:

10/1/2021

TF charge

3/4/5: TBD

T147

Tank Car Committee

Structure And Procedures/

Publication of Appendix P

Dorsey Update TBP TBD

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T148

Review Appendix P of M-

1002 (Tank Car Committee

Procedures)

Forister

RFD- October

& Replaced

with T147

Standing Dockets

T15.1 AAR Circular Letters/MA

&EW Dorsey Update TBP

T15.9 Equipment Engineering

Committee Update Saxton

Update

Provided

T15.11 Umler Committee Update Siebold Update

Provided

T15.12 CRB/ARB Committee Update Need

Discussant New Docket

T55 Service Trials Khalid Update TBP/

Attachment

T59.2.2 TCID Template Review Schultz RFD-

November

T79.36 Locomotive Fuel Tender

Initiative TBD Update TBP

T80.4 AAR Hazardous Materials

Committee Liaison Brady Update TBP

T80.12 North American N.A.R.

Program Caccamo Update TBP

T80.21 ATTCRP Fronczak RFD-

November

T87.9 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan Ippolito Update TBP

T91.39 Interim Guidance Audit

Documentation Sisto

RFD-

November

T95.7.4

Consider new steels and

modifications to current steel

specifications for tank car

tank

Saxton

Update

Provided/

Attachment

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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,

Administration

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• 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

(Dates under review)

TCC TBD

At the October 2019 meeting, the following dates are locations were set for 2020 TCC

meetings:


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

(Dates under review)

TCC TBD

At the July 2019 meeting, dates and locations mentioned below were set for upcoming

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meetings. The committee agreed to add a town hall meeting on October 15th in Addison, TX.


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.


2019 April 17-18th Main Denver, CO

2019 May 16th TCC Teleconference

2019 June 20th TCC Teleconference

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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.

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

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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.

New Business

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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.


• 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

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• 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

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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

reports 10 years

Proposed:

Radiographs and radiographic reports or UT

reports Current qualification interval

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

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• 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

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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

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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

Regulatory / Research Dockets

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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

https://tc.canada.ca/en/dangerous-goods/safety-awareness-materials-faq/safety-awareness-kit-industry/alternative-oversight-activities-remote-oversight



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▪ 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.


S. Singh provided an update for Transport Canada via email

• New Minister of Transport was appointed on January 12, 2021

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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



• 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


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.


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



saddle welds. AAR MA reporting


o BOV leak at saddle, one car- 28 cars suspect- was due to cap screws bottomed out

in mounting holes


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

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/tank-car-thermal-protection-system-list

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/tank-car-thermal-protection-system-list

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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.



• 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).



• 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.


https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phmsa.dot.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chkhalid%40aar.org%7C3c35302acc934dc079d908d87695e76e%7C09685136937349e7bae413ac95af064b%7C0%7C0%7C637389733493735214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Lqunwg2mldiL3NApSODmjEVJ1dkNvzuqP4wkv7RgHQQ%3D&reserved=0

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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.


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



saddle welds. AAR is providing the inspection information provided by car

owners.


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.


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

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• 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,


• 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.



• 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.


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


March 31st. Currently, 265 owners remain to be audited.

• RWD



saddle welds.


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.


o Monitoring COVID-19 impact on qualification of tank cars. Shippers are having

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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.


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.


• 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.

M. 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

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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,


• 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

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saddle welds – AAR issued MA for inspection. Owners need to report to AAR on

status.


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.


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.


• 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.

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• 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:


• 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.)

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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.


• 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.


• 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

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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.

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DOCKET T59

TANK CAR RESEARCH PROGRAM April 2021 update,

• T. Treichel provided an update from RSI-AAR regarding docket T59.

RSI-AAR Research Projects

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

Target Status

AFFTAC thermal

model

improvements

A variety of

upgrades being

made to the

model will

improve its use

as a research tool

and a planning

tool for future

fire tests

RSI-AAR T59 Southern Rockies

Associates (Dr.

Scott Runnels)

Various New beta version will

appear in 2021. A set

of user experience

improvements will be

part of that new version.

These improvements

will be completed by

the time of this TCC

meeting.

A training session for

new or rusty users is

also being organized for

2021.

Collection and

analysis of tank

car accident data

Ongoing effort

since the

beginning of the

RSI-AAR Tank

Car Safety

Project in 1970

RSI-AAR n/a Sims Professional

Engineers

University of

Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

Accident

investigation and

database

population: n/a

Study: August

2021

Sims collects data from

many sources and

creates and maintains a

detailed record of the

events and outcomes in

accidents that damage

tank cars. Assistance in

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.

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• F. Gonzalez provided an update from FRA regarding docket T59.

FRA Research Projects

Project Title Abstract Sponsor(s) Dockets Contractor

(s)

Completion

Target Status

Railroad Tank Car

Nondestructive

Methods

Evaluation

Evaluation and

validation of

nondestructive

evaluation methods

for use on tank cars

and the

quantification of

the NDE process to

improve the

probability of

defect detection.

FRA AAR TTCI December 2022

Will build new

panel from DOT

117

Published:

DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35

and 16/13

http://www.fra.dot.gov/

eLib/details/L18338#p2

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Final report under FRA

review.

Tank Car

Environment

Study

The main goal of

this project is to

have the

instrumented tank

car couple with the

FRA’s T16 high-

speed research

vehicle and record

the track geometry

and train handling

along with the

trainloads to have a

complete picture of

the environment.

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

ENSCO Ongoing

Tank car

inspected, working

on calibrate the

instrumentation

Report Published:

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Ongoing

Phase II ongoing.

Published report on

yard switching

https://railroads.dot.gov

/elibrary/impact-test-

data-analysis-load-

environment-

characterization-tank-

car-stub-sill-during-

yard

Full scale Crash

test of tank cars

Conduct four tank

car crash tests in a

period of two years.

The specimens will

be four different

specification tank

cars

FRA TTC, VOLPE December 2022

Plan to do two tank

car impact tests

with Liquid

Nitrogen as lading

(Surrogate tank

tentative date: July

2021)

Report on DOT

111 (CPC-1232)

https://railroads.do

t.gov/elibrary/side-

impact-test-and-

analyses-dot-111-

cpc-1232-tank-car

Conducted a test on a

DOT 113, November

2019


/elibrary/full-scale-

shell-impact-test-dot-

113-tank-car


surrogate DOT-113

with 9/16” outer tank

(june,11,2020)


/elibrary/side-impact-

test-and-analyses-dot-

105-tank-car-6-x-6-

inch-indenter

and




113-tank-car-surrogate

http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L18338#p2_z50_gD






https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/impact-test-data-analysis-load-environment-characterization-tank-car-stub-sill-during-yard







https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/side-impact-test-and-analyses-dot-111-cpc-1232-tank-car





https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/full-scale-shell-impact-test-dot-113-tank-car




https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/side-impact-test-and-analyses-dot-105-tank-car-6-x-6-inch-indenter





https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/full-scale-shell-impact-test-dot-113-tank-car-surrogate




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Full-scale fire test

on an UN-T75

ISO tank (LNG

service)

Obtain

experimental data

in a full-scale fire

test. Provide a

realistic fire

exposure to the

tank and flatcar.

FRA SwRI, Sharma

& Associates

December 2022 Test performed at SwRI

in May 2017. Draft

report under review.

Phase II started. Second

test tentatively

scheduled for Mid-June

2021

LNG Tender

Railroad Crossing

Accident Scenario

Test.

Perform a full-scale

test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004

FRA, PHMSA, TWA, SWrI,

S&A, TTC,

December 2022 Tender is finished and

shipped to TTC. Plans

to do the test at TTC 2nd

qtr. 2021

Risk Analysis and

Mitigation for

Hazardous

Material Unit

Trains.

2018 Broad

Agency

Announcement.

Risk analysis on

unit trains carrying

hazardous

materials, and also

on mix trains

carrying HM.

FRA 1.-Rutgers

University

2.- Thornton

Tomasetti

December 2021 Currently underway.

Reviewing Phase I.

Improving Crash

Energy

Management

(CEM) of Tank

Cars

The main objective

of the proposed

effort is to identify

and investigate the

most promising

mitigation

concepts for tank

cars, aimed at

improving their

puncture resistance.

FRA Thornton

Tomasetti,

ArcelorMittal


Reviewing Phase I.

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



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• 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]

Project Title Abstract Sponsor Contractor Target end

date Status

Research Related to the

Transport of Petroleum

Crude Oil

TC is working with the

Canadian Crude Quality

Technical Association

(CCQTA) on an H2S field

tester project. The goal is to

develop and validate a field

tester to measure H2S gas

concentration that evolves into

the vapor space of a petroleum

crude oil container under

equilibrium conditions.

TC /

CCQTA

and

research

partners

CCQTA and

various

research

partners -

Natural

Resources

Canada,

InnoTech

Alberta,

Alberta

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

Winter 2021

First round of preliminary prototype

testing was completed in November

2018. A second prototype was

presented to the CCQTA in

December 2020, and CCQTA

members have been asked to provide

crude oil samples for validation. An

advanced prototype will be built to

the final design specifications, to be

completed in Winter 2021. An

ASTM method will be drafted

concurrently with the final design

build.

Extended crude oil

sampling and analysis

campaign

TC has developed a crude oil

sampling and analysis plan to

more robustly sample a wide

variety of crude oils in the

Canadian land transport

system. TC would like to

evaluate whether there are

statistical differences in

different types of crude oils.

TC Inno Tech

Alberta

Report

published

March 2021

Project completed.

TC collected 25 Canadian crude oil

samples (distribution of heavy,

medium, and light oils from tight

and conventional sources). Analysis

of crude oil samples was completed,

and statistical analysis was

performed to evaluate differences

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

and other complex

mixtures in tank cars

exposed to fire

conditions (crude oil

pool fire testing)

Experimental work and

computational modelling to

determine how tank cars

containing crude oil and other

complex mixtures behave

when exposed to fire

conditions.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada,

Sandia

National Labs

Report

published

March 2021

Project completed.

2-m pool fire tests were conducted

using Bakken and diluted bitumen

crude oil. Report of comparisons

between crude oil characteristics and

fire characteristics is now available.

Data from these tests (heat flux, heat

release rate, flame temperature) was

used as input to TC’s crude oil pool

fire numerical model.

mailto:[email protected]


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date Status

Crude oil pool fire

numerical modelling

To allow for the 1/10th scale

crude oil pool fire experimental

tests to be scaled up to a full-

scale incident, a numerical

model of crude oil pool fires

will be developed. This will

also allow for analysis of

additional crude oil types that

were not investigated

experimentally.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

Phase 1

completed

March 2021

Phase 2:

March 2022

The numerical model was validated

by simulating the crude oil pool fire

tests that were conducted at Sandia

National Labs. 2-m heptane,

Bakken, and dilbit pool fires were

replicated. Report on Phase 1 is

being reviewed and finalized. Phase

2 work will use OpenFoam only and

will involve predicting soot

production and burn rates for the

tested fuels.

Crude Oil Equation of

State Modeling in

Aspen HYSYS

A combination of experimental

work and computational

modelling to determine how

crude oil behaves when heated

in a closed container (such as a

tank car). A model has been

developed to predict crude oil

behaviour in fire conditions

and how it changes due to

venting, chemical reactions,

and heating rates.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Final report

completion

June 2021

Publication

Fall 2021

An Aspen HYSYS Tank Car Model

was developed to simulate various

types of crude oil as a tank car

lading when engulfed in fire. This

model accounts for compositional

changes in crude oil due to chemical

reactions, evaporation, venting via

PRV, and uses detailed heat flux

information from the CFD model

(below) to study the effects of

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

Fluid Dynamics

Modeling of Behaviour

of Crude Oil Inside

Tank Cars

Investigate using computation

fluid dynamics to model fluid

motion and heat transfer in

tank cars carrying crude oil or

other flammable liquids in

fires.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Final report

completion

June 2021

Publication

Fall 2021

A 2D computational fluid dynamics

(CFD) model is currently being used

with the Aspen HYSYS model to

assess the behaviour of crude oil

ladings under high temperature and

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).

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date Status

Tank Car Steels &

Finite Element Analysis

Model

Development of a material

model (based on previous tank

car steel research) in a finite

element analysis (FEA) code of

a TC/DOT-117 tank car. FEA

model will be used to simulate

high temperature tank car

failure.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Final report

completion

July 2021

Publication

Fall 2021

In 2018/19, a material model and

DOT/TC117 tank car geometry

model was created, and initial fire

scenarios were run in finite element

analysis (FEA).

A simpler engineering model was

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

Performance Project

Interested in understanding the

low temperature performance

of tank car steel (TC128B)

weld performance and would

like to ensure welds are

meeting the AAR

specifications at low

temperatures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

April 2021

Publication

Summer 2021

Additional testing of TC128B

circumferential weld samples from

one tank car at -34°C (-29°F) has

been completed and review of test

results and report finalization is

ongoing.

Modelling of a

cryogenic UN portable

tank during fire testing

Develop a model of an UN

portable tank containing a

cryogenic liquid, exposed to

fire. The tank geometry will be

incorporated into numerical

simulation software capable of

modelling chemical reactions,

thermal loading and two phase

equation of state. Model will

be validated using data from

the FRA’s full scale UN

portable tank fires.

TC Friedman

Research

Corporation

(FRC)

Phase 1:

March 2018

Phase 2

completion

has been

delayed

Phase 1 of the project included data

analysis from the FRA’s UN

portable tank fire test (where the

tank contained liquid nitrogen), and

proof of concept of a model to

reproduce the tank, flat car and

lading during the fire test conditions.

Interim report was delivered to TC

in March 2018. Phase 2 is underway

and includes 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

Dangerous Goods Car

Location in Train

Literature Review

An assessment of the

effectiveness of the dangerous

goods cars placement rules

outlined in section 10.6 of the

TDG Regulations (TDGR).

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

Phase 1:

March 2020

Phase 2:

March 2021

Publishing

Fall 2021

Phase 1 (information gathering to

obtain literature sources and

regulations in other jurisdictions) is

complete.

Report on Phase 2 tasks (analysis of

literature on buffer cars and

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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

current hard coupling

regulations are effective at

preventing damage from

coupling events and identifying

damage if it does occur.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021 This year modelling work (was

completed to simulate dynamic

impact simulations of hard coupling,

focusing on the stub sill-tank car

junction.

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

advanced non-

destructive testing of

tank cars and highway

tanks

Assessment of applicability of

two methods for tank car

inspections: Current Field

Measurement (ACFM) &

Infrared Thermography,

followed by technology

feasibility study of ACFM.

TC National

Research

Council

Canada (NRC)

Phase 1 (lit

review):

March 2020

Phase 2: April

2021

Phase 2 of this work was a

technology feasibility study where

sample plates with known defects,

cracks and flaws underwent an

ACFM inspection and compared to

standard surface inspection methods,

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

forces in DG trains

Computer simulations of DG-

carrying train configurations

(DG cars and buffer cars),

track configurations, and

operating scenarios to

determine their effect on in-

train forces and derailment risk

of DG-carrying trains.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

Phase 1:

March 2021

Phase 2:

March 2022

Phase 1 included developing

simulation scenario plan, writing

software to automate pre- and post-

analysis, and performing

preliminary simulations to inform

remaining undefined scenarios.

Phase 2 work will model the

planned scenarios and assess effects

of varying train configurations, track

configurations, and operating

scenarios.

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• 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.





Target Status

AFFTAC thermal

model

improvements

A variety of

upgrades being

made to the

model will

improve its use

as a research tool

and a planning

tool for future

fire tests.


Associates (Dr.

Scott Runnels)

Various New beta version will


of user experience


part of that new version.

These improvements

will be completed by

the time of this TCC

meeting.




early 2021.

Collection and

analysis of tank

car accident data

Ongoing effort

since the

beginning of the

RSI-AAR Tank

Car Safety

Project in 1970


Engineers

University of

Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

Accident

investigation and

database

population: n/a

Study: August

2021


many sources and









appreciated.

New fields added

regarding the thickness

and material

specification for any

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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.




(s)

Completion

Target Status

Railroad Tank Car

Nondestructive

Methods

Evaluation

Evaluation and

validation of

nondestructive

evaluation methods


and the

quantification of

the NDE process to

improve the

probability of

defect detection.

FRA AAR TTCI December 2021

Will build new

panel from DOT

117

Published:

DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35

and 16/13



_z50_gD

Final report under

FRA/TTC review.

Tank Car

Environment

Study

The main goal of

this project is to

have the

instrumented tank

car couple with the

FRA’s T16 high-

speed research

vehicle and record

the track geometry

and train handling

along with the


complete picture of

the environment.

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

ENSCO Ongoing

Tank car

inspected, working

on calibrate the

instrumentation

Report Published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39



_z50_gD

Ongoing

Phase II ongoing.

Published report on

yard switching



data-analysis-load-

environment-



yard

Full scale Crash

test of tank cars

Conduct four tank



The specimens will

be four different

specification tank

FRA TTC, VOLPE December 2022

Plan to do two tank

car impact tests

with Liquid

Nitrogen as lading


DOT 113, November

2019


















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cars (sometime in

2021)

Report on DOT

111 (CPC-1232)

https://railroads.do

t.gov/elibrary/side-

impact-test-and-

analyses-dot-111-

cpc-1232-tank-car


113-tank-car


surrogate DOT-113


(june,11,2020)


/elibrary/side-impact-

test-and-analyses-dot-

105-tank-car-6-x-6-

inch-indenter

and






on an UN-T75

ISO tank (LNG

service)

Obtain

experimental data


test. Provide a

realistic fire

exposure to the

tank and flatcar.

FRA SwRI, Sharma

& Associates


in May 2017. Draft


Phase II started.

Second test is

postponed till 2nd Q

2021

LNG Tender

Railroad Crossing

Accident Scenario

Test.


test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004


S&A, TTC,


shipped to TTC.

Plans to do the test at

TTC 2nd qtr. 2021

Risk Analysis and

Mitigation for

Hazardous

Material Unit

Trains.

2018 Broad

Agency

Announcement.

Risk analysis on


hazardous

materials, and also

on mix trains

carrying HM.

FRA 1.-Rutgers

University

2.- Thornton

Tomasetti


Reviewing Phase I.

Improving Crash

Energy

Management

(CEM) of Tank

Cars

The main objective

of the proposed


and investigate the

most promising

mitigation

concepts for tank

cars, aimed at

improving their


FRA Thornton

Tomasetti,

ArcelorMittal

December 2022 Contract issued. And

conducted a kick-off

meeting.

Contact:


Tank Car and Hazardous Materials Project Manager Office of Research and Development

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration


















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[email protected]

Tel (202) 493-6076, Fax (202) 493-6333







Transport Canada – Research update – February 2021 Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (343) 542- 5124 [email protected]



date Status



Crude Oil












TC /

CCQTA

and

research

partners

CCQTA and

various

research

partners -

Natural

Resources

Canada,

Alberta

Innovates

Technology

Futures,

Albert

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

Winter 2021

A preliminary prototype of the

automated field tester was finalized.

First round of prototype testing was

completed in November 2018. A

second prototype was presented to

the CCQTA in December 2020, and

CCQTA members have been asked

to provide crude oil samples for

validation. An advanced prototype

will be built to the final design

specifications, to be completed in

Winter 2021. An ASTM method

will be drafted concurrently with the

final design build.

Extended crude oil


campaign










TC Inno Tech

Alberta

January 2021 TC collected 25 Canadian crude oil

samples that include a distribution of

heavy, medium and light oils from

tight and conventional sources.

Samples were obtained as close as

possible to point of transport.

Analysis of crude oil samples was

completed (compositional, vapor

pressure, boiling point, etc.). Data

analysis included statistical

assessment of crude oil properties to

evaluate differences among crude oil


publication is scheduled for January

2021. Crude oil properties will also

be available as part of TC’s crude oil

database.





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date Status


and other complex


exposed to fire


pool fire testing)







conditions.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada,

Sandia

National Labs

Literature

Review

Complete.

Testing:

2017-2019

Data analysis

& reporting

2019-2021

Two meter pool fire tests were

conducted using Bakken and diluted

bitumen crude oil. Report of

comparisons between crude oil

characteristics and fire

characteristics has been finalized

and should be available mid-

February 2021. Data from these tests

(heat flux, heat release rate, flame

temperature) will also be used as

input to TC’s crude oil in tank car

computational model.

Crude oil pool fire

numerical modelling






exposed to containers will be

developed. This will also allow

for analysis of additional crude

oil types that were not

investigated experimentally.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

Phase 1 to be

completed in

February

2021

The numerical model is currently

being validated by simulating the

experimental pool fire tests that

were conducted at Sandia National

Labs. Two software packages are

being used, Open FOAM and Fire

Dynamics Simulator. 2-m heptane

pool fires have been replicated;

Bakken and diluted bitumen fires

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.


State Modeling in

Aspen HYSYS











and heating rates.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Initial

modeling and

experimental

validation

work

completed in

March 2018.

Further

scenario

modeling

ongoing

2018-2021


was developed to simulate various

types of crude oil as a tank car

lading under high temperature and


This model accounts for

compositional changes in crude oil

due to chemical reactions,

evaporation, venting via PRV, and

uses detailed heat flux information

from the CFD model (below) to

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

Fluid Dynamics

Modeling of Behaviour

of Crude Oil Inside

Tank Cars






fires.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021

A 2D computational fluid dynamics


with the Aspen HYSYS model to

assess the behavior of crude oil

ladings under high temperature and


The heat transfer of crude oil in bare

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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 &


Model








failure and to characterize

welds to assess their effects on

tank failures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021 In 2018/19, a material model and


model was created, and initial fire

scenarios were run in finite element

analysis (FEA). In addition, a

simpler engineering model was also

developed.

This year's work includes refining

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.


came from the CFD and HYSYS


Tank Car Weld

Performance Project






meeting the AAR


temperatures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021 Additional testing of TC128B

circumferential weld samples at -

34°C (-29°F) is ongoing and results

are expected by March 2021.

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date Status

Modelling of a















TC Friedman

Research

Corporation

(FRC)

Phase 1

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2

completion

has been

delayed









in March 2018.

Phase 2 is underway and includes

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.


postponed. Once complete,

remaining validation tasks can be

finalized.

Validation of

Dangerous Goods Car

Location in Train

Literature Review






TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

March 2020

(Phase I)

March 2021

(Phase II)

Phase I (information gathering to



complete. Phase II tasks are

ongoing, including a deeper analysis

of literature on buffer cars and


detailed accident analysis comparing

different buffer car rules.







TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021 Based on findings from the literature

review, modelling work has begun

to simulate dynamic impact

simulations of hard coupling,

focusing on the stub sill-tank car

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

advanced non-



tanks








TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Spring 2021 The final report on applied research

of ACFM & Infrared Thermography

has been reviewed by TC and is

being peer reviewed by FRA and

TTCI. The next step is a technology

feasibility study where sample plates

with known defects, cracks and

flaws undergo an ACFM inspection

compared to common surface

inspection methods, Magnetic

Particle & Liquid Penetrant, by

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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

forces in DG trains

Computer simulations of DG-

carrying train configurations

(DG cars and buffer cars),

track configurations, and

operating scenarios to

determine their effect on in-

train forces and derailment risk

of DG-carrying trains.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

December

2021

Project initiated in December 2020.

Initial steps will be to develop

simulation scenario plan, write

software to automate pre- and post-

analysis, and perform preliminary

simulations to inform remaining

undefined scenarios, with a target

end date of March 2021.


• 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.

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Target Status

AFFTAC thermal

model

improvements

A variety of

upgrades being

made to the

model will

improve its use

as a research tool

and a planning

tool for future

fire tests.


Associates (Dr.

Scott Runnels)

Various Validation against high-

fidelity models has been

completed. Some

improvements in

response to findings

have been made; others

are being prioritized.

New beta version will


of user experience


made as part of that

new version.




2020.

Collection and

analysis of tank

car accident data

Ongoing effort

since the

beginning of the

RSI-AAR Tank

Car Safety

Project in 1970


Engineers

University of

Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

Accident

investigation and

database

population: n/a

Study: June 2021


many sources and









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.

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(s)

Completion

Target Status

Railroad Tank Car

Nondestructive

Methods

Evaluation

Evaluation and

validation of

nondestructive

evaluation methods


and the

quantification of

the NDE process to

improve the

probability of

defect detection.

FRA AAR TTCI December 2021 Published:

DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35

and 16/13



_z50_gD

Final report under

FRA/TTC review.

Tank Car

Environment

Study

The main goal of

this project is to

have the

instrumented tank

car couple with the

FRA’s T16 high-

speed research

vehicle and record

the track geometry

and train handling

along with the


complete picture of

the environment.

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

ENSCO Ongoing

Tank car

inspected, working

on calibrate the

instrumentation

Report Published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39



_z50_gD

Ongoing

Phase II ongoing.

Published report on

yard switching



data-analysis-load-

environment-



yard

Full scale Crash

test of tank cars

Conduct four tank



The specimens will

be four different

specification tank

cars

FRA TTC, VOLPE December 2022 Conducted a test on a

DOT 113, November

2019




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































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on an UN-T75

ISO tank (LNG

service)

Obtain

experimental data


test. Provide a

realistic fire

exposure to the

tank and flatcar.

FRA SwRI, Sharma

& Associates


in May 2017. Draft


Phase II started.

Second test is

postponed till later in

2020 or 1st Q 2021

LNG Tender

Railroad Crossing

Accident Scenario

Test.


test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004


S&A, TTC,


shipped to TTC.

Plans to do the test at

TTC December 2020 or

1st qtr. 2021

Risk Analysis and

Mitigation for

Hazardous

Material Unit

Trains.

2018 Broad

Agency

Announcement.

Risk analysis on


hazardous

materials, and also

on mix trains

carrying HM.

FRA 1.-Rutgers

University

2.- Thornton

Tomasetti


Reviewing Phase I.

Improving Crash

Energy

Management

(CEM) of Tank

Cars

The main objective

of the proposed


and investigate the

most promising

mitigation

concepts for tank

cars, aimed at

improving their


FRA Thornton

Tomasetti,

ArcelorMittal

December 2022 Contract issued.

Contact:



Office of Research and Development

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, MS-20, Washington, DC 20590

[email protected]

Tel (202) 493-6076, Fax (202) 493-6333








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• 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]



date Status



Crude Oil












TC /

CCQTA

and

research

partners

CCQTA and

various

research

partners -

Natural

Resources

Canada,

Alberta

Innovates

Technology

Futures,

Albert

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

Winter 2021

The overall goal is an ASTM

method for this tester.




completed in November 2018.

Preliminary results are being used to

modify the prototype for improved

accuracy and a more robust

analyzer. An advanced prototype

will also be built to the final design

specifications, with the next

prototype to be completed in Winter

2021. Project is delayed due to lack

of crude oil samples for testing and

validation work.

An ASTM method will be drafted

concurrently with the final design

build.

Extended crude oil


campaign










TC Inno Tech

Alberta

October 2020 TC collected 25 Canadian crude oil

samples that include a distribution of

heavy, medium and light oils from

tight and conventional sources.

Samples were obtained as close as

possible to point of transport.

Analysis of crude oil samples was

completed (compositional, vapor

pressure, boiling point, etc.). Data

analysis included statistical

assessment of crude oil properties to

evaluate differences among crude oil


dissemination is expected in late Fall

2020. Crude oil properties will also

be available as part of TC’s crude oil

database.


and other complex


exposed to fire


pool fire testing)







conditions.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada,

Sandia

National Labs

Literature

Review

Complete.

Testing:

2017-2019

Data analysis

& reporting

2019-2020

Two meter pool fire tests were

conducted using Bakken and diluted

bitumen crude oil Report of

comparisons between crude oil

characteristics and fire

characteristics has been finalized

and is in the process of publication.

Data from these tests (heat flux, heat

release rate, flame temperature) will

also be used as input to TC’s crude

oil in tank car computational model.



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date Status

Crude oil pool fire

numerical modelling






exposed to containers will be

developed. This will also allow

for analysis of additional crude

oil types that were not

investigated experimentally.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada

Phase 1 to be

completed in

February

2021

The numerical model is currently

being constructed and validated by

simulating the experimental pool

fire tests that were conducted at

Sandia National Labs. Heptane,

Bakken and diluted bitumen fires

will all be simulated in the model

before any scaling or scenarios are

attempted.


State Modeling and

Experimental Test

Validation











and heating rates.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Initial

modeling and

experimental

validation

work

completed in

March 2018.

Further

scenario

modeling

ongoing

2018-2021


was developed to simulate crude oil

as a tank car lading. This model

incorporates kinetic reactions, and

detailed heat flux and PRV

information using inputs from the

CFD model (below) to more

accurately capture the behavior of

various crude oils in tank cars

exposed to fire conditions. Scenarios

will continue to be run in this model

to assess certain crude oil or tank car

variables using radiation as the heat

transfer boundary condition (as

opposed to flame temperature).

Computational 2D

Modeling of Behavior

of Tank Cars Carrying

Crude Oil in Fires






fires.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021

2D computational fluid dynamics


in conjunction with the Aspen

HYSYS model to assess accident

behavior of crude oil lading in

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.

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date Status

Tank Car Steels &


Model










tank failures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)



model was created. A simpler

engineering model has also been

developed. Current work includes

refining the engineering model and

running scenarios. 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.

Tank Car Weld

Performance Project






meeting the AAR


temperatures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021 Additional testing of TC128B steel

samples for low temperature weld

characteristics will be initiated to

test circumferential welds at -34°C.

Modelling of a















TC Friedman

Research

Corporation

(FRC)

Phase 1

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2

completion

has been

delayed.









in March 2018.









postponed.

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date Status

Validation of

Dangerous Goods Car

Location in Train

Literature Review






TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

March 2020

(Phase I)

March 2021

(Phase II)

Phase I (information gathering to



complete.

Tasks for Phase II have begun,

including a deeper analysis of

literature on buffer cars and


detailed accident analysis for

different buffer car rules.







TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)


review, additional work has begun

to simulate temperature-dependent

material properties and dynamic

impact simulations focusing on stub

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

advanced non-



tanks








TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)



has been reviewed by TC.

TC is now planning a technology

feasibility study using sample plates

with known defects, cracks and

flaws and having them undergo

ACFM inspection.

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• 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.

53 | 227


July 2020 update,




Target Status

AFFTAC thermal

model

improvements

A variety of

upgrades being

made to the

model will

improve its use

as a research tool

and a planning

tool for future

fire tests.


Associates (Dr.

Scott Runnels)


fidelity models has been

completed. Some

improvements in


have been made; others

are being prioritized.

New beta version will

appear in 2020. A more

generalized PRV mode

is in alpha test.

Collection and

analysis of tank

car accident data

Ongoing effort

since the

beginning of the

RSI-AAR Tank

Car Safety

Project in 1970


Engineers

University of

Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

Accident

investigation and

database

population: n/a

Study: June 2021


many sources and









appreciated.

New fields added




securement, fire











tank cars.

Contact:

Todd Treichel- Director

RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project

(540) 822-4800 [email protected]

54 | 227





(s)

Completion

Target Status

Railroad Tank Car

Nondestructive

Methods

Evaluation

Evaluation and

validation of

nondestructive

evaluation methods


and the

quantification of

the NDE process to

improve the

probability of

defect detection.


DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35

and 16/13



_z50_gD

Final report under

FRA/TTC review.

Non-pressure tank

car fittings

protection

FRA Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

Sharma

Associates

Phase II

Completed.

Working on Phase

III

Report published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-16/12



_z50_gD

Report published:



rollover-test-and-

corresponding-

analytical-modeling-

survivability-top-

fittings

Tank Car

Environment

Study

The main goal of

this project is to

have the

instrumented tank

car couple with the

FRA’s T16 high-

speed research

vehicle and record

the track geometry

and train handling

along with the


complete picture of

the environment.

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

ENSCO Ongoing Report Published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39



_z50_gD

Ongoing

Phase II ongoing.

Published report on

yard switching



data-analysis-load-

environment-



yard







https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/full-scale-rollover-test-and-corresponding-analytical-modeling-survivability-top-fittings

















55 | 227


Full scale Crash

test of tank cars

Conduct four tank



The specimens will

be four different

specification tank

cars

FRA

TTC

December 2022


DOT 113, November

2019




113-tank-car


surrogate DOT-113



on an UN-T75

ISO tank (LNG

service)

Obtain

experimental data


test. Provide a

realistic fire

exposure to the

tank and flatcar.

FRA SwRI, Sharma

& Associates


in May 2017. Draft


Phase II started.

Second test is

postponed till later in

2020

Evaluating

Performance of

Tank Car Pressure

Relief Devices

Under Fire

Conditions

The intent of this

project is to

evaluate PRD

performance under

fire 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.

FRA Sharma and

Associates

Collaboration

with Transport

Canada

December 2020 Test was conducted on

October 2019

Test with Ethanol was

conducted on August

2019 report under

review.

Published Research

Results:


/elibrary/performance-

tank-car-pressure-relief-

devices-under-fire-

conditions





https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/performance-tank-car-pressure-relief-devices-under-fire-conditions





56 | 227


LNG Tender

Railroad

Crossing Accident

Scenario Test.


test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004

FRA,

PHMSA,

TWA, SWrI,

S&A, TTC,

December 2020

Working on building

tender and plans to

do the test at TTC

November 2020

Risk Analysis and

Mitigation for

Hazardous

Material Unit

Trains.

2018 Broad

Agency

Announcement.

Risk analysis on


hazardous

materials, and also

on mix trains

carrying HM

FRA 1.-Rutgers

University

2.- Thornton

Tomasetti

December 2021 Currently underway

Contact:





[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






57 | 227



Transport Canada – Research update – July 2020 Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642

[email protected]



date Status



Crude Oil









the vapour space of a

petroleum crude oil container

under equilibrium conditions.

TC /

CCQTA

and

research

partners

CCQTA and

various

research

partners -

Natural

Resources

Canada,

Alberta

Innovates

Technology

Futures,

Albert

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

Winter 2021










analyzer. An advanced prototype

will also be built to the final design


prototype to be completed in Winter

2021. Project is delayed due to lack

of crude oil samples for testing and

validation work. An ASTM method

will be drafted concurrently with the

final design build.

Extended crude oil


campaign










TC Inno Tech

Alberta

July 2020 TC has collected 25 Canadian crude

oil samples that include a

distribution of heavy, medium and

light oils from tight and

conventional sources. Samples were

obtained as close as possible to point

of transport. Analysis of crude oil

samples has been completed

(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.


and other complex


exposed to fire


pool fire testing)




tank cars containing crude oil

and other complex mixtures

behave when exposed to fire

conditions.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada,

Sandia

National Labs

Literature

Review

Complete.

Testing:

2017-2019

Data analysis

& reporting

2019-2020

Six 2-m pool fire tests were

conducted using Bakken crude oil in

January 2018. Six 2-m pool fire tests

were conducted using diluted

bitumen (dilbit) in February 2019.

The pool fire tests for the dilbit

replicated the conditions of the

Bakken tests. Report of comparisons


fire characteristics will be finalized

shortly. Data from these tests (heat

flux, heat release rate, flame




58 | 227



date Status




State Modeling and

Experimental Test

Validation











and heating rates.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Initial

modeling and

experimental

validation

work

completed in

March 2018.

Further

scenario

modeling

ongoing

2018-2021

A model for crude oil in

containment has been developed and

validated, called the equation of

state (EOS) model.

It can predict oil properties and

reactions at temperatures up to 450

°C and under venting conditions

(i.e., release through PRV).

2018-2019 work focused on

modelling various crude oils in a

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



Crude Oil in Fires






fires.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021 2D computational fluid dynamics


in conjunction with the EOS model

to assess accident behavior of crude

oil lading in 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.



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.

59 | 227



date Status

Tank Car Steels &


Model










tank failures.

Additional experimental

materials testing to

characterize weld toughness

for TC128B steels from a

TC/DOT-117 tank car was

performed and is being

continued under a separate

project for FY19/20.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)



model was created. Current work

includes refining the material model

and running scenarios. Progress this

year is as follows:

Advanced material testing has been

competed at high temperatures to

further refine the FEA material

model. The DOT/TC-117 tank car

geometry model is being updated in

areas that have been determined to

be structurally significant to the

FEA simulations.

A variety of scenarios will be run to


fire exposure once the model has

been updated. Inputs for fire

exposure scenarios will come from

the CFD and Equation of State


Tank Car Weld

Performance Project






meeting the AAR


temperatures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

July 2020

Testing of TC128B steel samples for

low and high temperature weld

characteristics has been completed

and final report is being reviewed by

TC, with assessment of results at

low temp defined in standard.

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.

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date Status

Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release

testing to improve

understanding and fill critical

knowledge, data, and

capability gaps for chlorine and

toxic inhalation hazard (TIH)

chemical releases, which have

never been experimentally

tested or validated at scales

represented by rail car, tanker

truck, barge, or storage tank

release scenarios.

TC/US

Departme

nt of

Homeland

Security

(DHS)

(project

lead)

US DHS and a

number of

government

and industry

partners,

University of

Arkansas

Large scale

release tests

completed in

2017.

Chamber

study results

received June

2020.

Large scale chlorine releases

completed in Fall 2016.

Current work is small scale (test

chamber) and has a focus of

quantifying the reactivity of chlorine

with organic materials and on

chlorine deposition to impact on

dispersion.

Experiments took place at

University of Arkansas in early 2019

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















TC Friedman

Research

Corporation

(FRC)

Phase 1

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2

completion

has been

delayed.









in March 2018.









postponed.

61 | 227



date Status

Validation of

Dangerous Goods Car

Location in Train

Literature Review






TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

March 2020

(Phase I)

March 2021

(Phase II)

Phase I (literature and jurisdictional

review, accident report review) is

complete.

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

coupling (including cold

weather effects, hump yard vs.

flat switching, and past tank

car impact tests) to identify

research gaps, followed by

tank car simulations and

physical testing.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)


review, additional work is required

to simulate temperature-dependent

material properties and dynamic

impact simulations focusing on stub

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

advanced non-



tanks

Literature review on non-

destructive testing (NDT)

methods and techniques not yet

approved by the AAR and the

CSA (Canadian Standards

Association) to aid in the tank

car inspection process,

assessment of applicability of







TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)



has been reviewed by TC.

TC is looking into a technology

feasibility study utilizing sample

plates with known defects, cracks

and flaws and having them undergo

ACFM inspection by newly trained

in ACFM.

Work is being done to secure access

to sample plates, ACFM procedures,

technicians and other resources

necessary to perform the technology

feasibility study.

62 | 227



• 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.

63 | 227


April 2020 update,




Target Status

AFFTAC thermal

model

improvements

A variety of

upgrades being

made to the

model will

improve its use

as a research tool

and a planning

tool for future

fire tests.


Associates (Dr.

Scott Runnels)


fidelity models is in

final stages.

Improvements in


have been made. New

beta version will appear

in 2020. A more


is in alpha test.

Collection and

analysis of tank

car accident data

Ongoing effort

since the

beginning of the

RSI-AAR Tank

Car Safety

Project in 1970


Engineers

University of

Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

n/a

Study: June 2021


many sources and









appreciated.

New fields added




securement, fire











tank cars.

Contact:


RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project (540) 822-4800 [email protected]

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(s)

Completion

Target Status

Railroad Tank Car

Nondestructive

Methods

Evaluation

Evaluation and

validation of

nondestructive

evaluation methods


and the

quantification of

the NDE process to

improve the

probability of

defect detection.


DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35

and 16/13



_z50_gD

Final report under

FRA/TTC review.

Non-pressure tank

car fittings

protection

FRA Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

Sharma

Associates

Phase II

Completed.

Working on Phase

III

Report published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-16/12



_z50_gD

Report under review

Tank Car

Environment

Study

The main goal of

this project is to

have the

instrumented tank

car couple with the

FRA’s T16 high-

speed research

vehicle and record

the track geometry

and train handling

along with the


complete picture of

the environment.

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)


DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39



_z50_gD

Ongoing

Phase II ongoing.

Published report on

yard switching



data-analysis-load-

environment-



yard

















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Small scale fire

testing

Demonstrate by

scaled testing that

in rail tank cars

loaded with Sodium

Hydroxide solution

(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.

FRA Sharma &

Associates, Dr.

Burke, The

Chlorine

Institute

Completed Final Report

published.

https://www.fra.dot.gov

/eLib/details/L19736#p

1_z10_gD_lRT_s23

Full scale Crash

test of tank cars

Conduct four tank



The specimens will

be four different

specification tank

cars

FRA

TTC

December 2021

Side Impact Test and

Analyses of a DOT-117

Tank Car



1_z10_gD_lRT_s23


DOT 113, November

2019

https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/full-

scale-shell-impact-test-dot-113-tank-

car


on an UN-T75

ISO tank (LNG

service)

Obtain

experimental data


test. Provide a

realistic fire

exposure to the

tank and flatcar.

FRA SwRI, Sharma

& Associates


in May 2017. Draft


Phase II started.

Second test

will be May 2020

Evaluating

Performance of

Tank Car Pressure

Relief Devices

Under Fire

Conditions

The intent of this

project is to

evaluate PRD

performance under

fire conditions

through high

temperature fire

testing. No

analytical

evaluations of PRD

performance are


will be

delivered through

the development of

a test matrix, the

FRA Sharma and

Associates

Collaboration

with Transport

Canada

December 2020 Test was conducted on

October 2019

Test with Ethanol on

was conducted on

August 2019 report

under review.

https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L19736#p1_z10_gD_lRT_s23











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development of a

suitable fire test

setup,

confirmatory/demo


the setup, followed

by execution of the


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

Railroad

Crossing Accident

Scenario Test.


test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004

FRA,

PHMSA,

TWA, SWrI,

S&A, TTC,

December 2020

Working on building

tender and plans to

do the test at TTC June

2020

Risk Analysis and

Mitigation for

Hazardous

Material Unit

Trains.

2018 Broad

Agency

Announcement.

Risk analysis on


hazardous

materials, and also

on mix trains

carrying HM

FRA 1.-Rutgers

University

2.- Thornton

Tomasetti

December 2021 Awarded contracts

Contact:





[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


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

http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/Find#p1_z10_lRT_s23


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• 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]



date Status



Crude Oil











under equilibrium conditions

TC /

CCQTA

and

research

partners

CCQTA and

various

research

partners -

Natural

Resources

Canada,

Alberta

Innovates

Technology

Futures,

Albert

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

Fall 2020










analyzer.

An advanced prototype will also be

built to the final design


prototype to be completed in Fall

2020. An ASTM method will be

drafted concurrently with the final

design build.

Extended crude oil


campaign










TC InnoTech

Alberta

June 2020 TC has collected 25 Canadian crude








(compositional, vapour pressure,





Draft report is currently being

reviewed.


and other complex


exposed to fire


pool fire testing).







conditions.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada,

Sandia

National Labs

Literature

Review

Complete.

Testing:

2017-2019

Data analysis

& reporting

2019-2020

Six two metre pool fire tests were


January 2018. Six two metre pool

fire tests were conducted using

diluted bitumen (dilbit) in February

2019. The pool fire tests for the

dilbit replicated the conditions of the



fire characteristics has been

reviewed and is currently being

finalized. Data from these tests (heat



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date Status

flux, heat release rate, flame





State Modeling and

Experimental Test

Validation











and heating rates.

TC

Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Initial

modeling and

experimental

validation

work

completed in

March 2018.

Further

scenario

modeling

ongoing

2018-2020




state (EOS) model.

It can predict oil properties and

reactions at temperatures up to 450

°C and under venting conditions

(i.e., release through PRV).











orientation.

Additional variables are being

evaluated this fiscal year, as well as

comparison of model against

AFFTAC model.

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date Status

Computational 2D



Crude Oil in Fires






fires.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

September

2020

2D computational fluid dynamics





conditions.

The heat transfer is evaluated for

variety of crude oil types and for a

variety of bare tank and thermally

protected scenarios.



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 &


Model










tank failures.









TC

Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2021



model was created.

Current work includes refining the

material model and running

scenarios. Progress this year is as

follows:








FEA simulations.




been updated.


will come from the CFD and

Equation of State models for crude

oil in a tank car.

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date Status

Tank Car Weld

Performance Project






meeting the AAR


temperatures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020



characteristics has been completed.

Final report is being reviewed by

TC.


testing to improve










release scenarios.

TC/US

Departme

nt of

Homeland

Security

(DHS)

(project

lead)

US DHS and a

number of

government

and industry

partners,

University of

Arkansas

Large scale

release tests

completed in

2017.

Chamber

study

expected

March 2020.


completed in fall 2016.






dispersion.

Experiments took place at

University of Arkansas in early 2019

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.

71 | 227



date Status

Modelling of a










thermal loading and two-phase





TC

Friedman

Research

Corporation

(FRC)

Phase 1

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2 will

be completed

in July 2020.









in March 2018.








A second fire test is scheduled for

early 2020.

Validation of

Dangerous Goods Car

Location in Train

Literature Review






TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

March 2020

(Phase I)

March 2021

(Phase II)

Phase I includes literature and

jurisdictional review, as well as

accident report review.

A draft document has been written

for TC review, which will help

guide the work for phase II.


coupling that will include cold



car impact tests (including

FRA 2018 experimental

testing). The literature review

will identify research gaps and

propose a test plan (physical

testing and/or modelling) if

necessary.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)


review, additional work would be

required to simulate temperature-

dependent materials properties and

potential damage as a result of

coupling.

Additional considerations may

include the impact of fatigue on stub

sills and draft gear performance.

Assessment of

advanced non-


tank car steels and

highway tanks






Association) to aid in the tank

car inspection process.

Literature review aims to

assess applicability of two

methods for tank car



Infrared Thermography.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020 Reviewed applied research of

ACFM & Infrared Thermography to

understand their applicability in the

inspection of tank cars. The

reviewed research shows that

ACFM can detect fatigue cracks,

including through some coatings.

Infrared thermography could also be

used for tank car inspection

purposes, but additional work is

required to evaluate areas of

applicability.

The work did not evaluate the

probability of detection of each

method. The final report is currently

under review by TC.

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• 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.

73 | 227


January 2020 update,


RSI- AAR Research Projects


Target Status

AFFTAC thermal

model

improvements-

A variety of

upgrades being

made to the

model will

improve its use

as a research tool

and a planning

tool for future

fire tests


Associates (Dr.

Scott Runnels)


fidelity models is in

final stages.

Improvements in


have been made. New

beta version will appear

in early 2020. A more


is in alpha test.

Development and

Operation of Tank

Car Integrated

Database (TCID)

TCID is required

for reporting

certain

inspection and

repair events. It

is now

programmed,

operated and

maintained by

Railinc.

Current

version: Tank

car owners

through per-car

fee paid to

Railinc

T59,

T59.2.1,

T59.2.2

Original version:

Sims Professional

Engineers

New version:

Railinc

Startup at Railinc:

November 2018 –

target met

Phase 2

improvements:

November 2019 –

target met

Presentation of

potential Phase 3

to TCC: January

2020

New TCID is in service

at Railinc. Users should

create Railinc user IDs

and request TCID

access, and all questions

should be directed to

Railinc customer

service. Phase 2

improvements are

complete, and a list of

potential Phase 3 tasks

will be presented to

TCC.

Collection and

analysis of tank

car accident data

Ongoing effort

since the

beginning of the

RSI-AAR Tank

Car Safety

Project in 1970


Engineers

n/a Sims collects data from

many sources and









appreciated. New fields

added regarding top

fittings protection

varieties, bottom outlet

handle securement, fire



are being backfilled for

previous years

Contact:


RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project (540) 822-4800 [email protected]


74 | 227



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


(s)

Completion

Target Status

Railroad Tank Car

Nondestructive

Methods

Evaluation

Evaluation and

validation of

nondestructive

evaluation methods


and the

quantification of

the NDE process to

improve the

probability of

defect detection.


DOT/ORD/FRA-16/35

and 16/13



_z50_gD

Final report under

FRA/TTC review.

Non-pressure tank

car fittings

protection

FRA Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

Sharma

Associates

Phase II

Completed.

Working on Phase

III

Report published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-16/12



_z50_gD

Report under review

Tank Car

Environment

Study

The main goal of

this project is to

have the

instrumented tank

car couple with the

FRA’s T16 high-

speed research

vehicle and record

the track geometry

and train handling

along with the


complete picture of

the environment.

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)


DOT/FRA/ORD-16/39



_z50_gD

Ongoing

Phase II ongoing.

Testing for Coupling

Load Analysis finished.

Reviewing data

Small scale fire

testing

Demonstrate by

scaled testing that

in rail tank cars

loaded with Sodium

Hydroxide solution

(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.

FRA Sharma &

Associates, Dr.

Burke, The

Chlorine

Institute

Completed Final Report published.



1_z10_gD_lRT_s23













75 | 227


Full scale Crash

test of tank cars

Conduct four tank



The specimens will

be four different

specification tank

cars

FRA TTC December 2021 Report published on



Tank



1_z10_gD_lRT_s23



Tank Car



1_z10_gD_lRT_s23


DOT 113, November

2019


on a UN-T75 ISO

tank (LNG

service)

Obtain

experimental data


test. Provide a

realistic fire

exposure to the

tank and flatcar.

FRA SwRI, Sharma

& Associates

May 2020 Test performed at SwRI

in May 2017. Draft


Phase II started.

Second test

will be March 2020

Evaluating

Performance of

Tank Car Pressure

Relief Devices

Under Fire

Conditions

The intent of this

project is to

evaluate PRD

performance under

fire conditions

through high

temperature fire

testing. No

analytical

evaluations of PRD

performance are


will be

delivered through

the development of

a test matrix, the

development of a

suitable fire test

setup,

confirmatory/demo


the setup followed

by execution of the


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.

FRA Sharma and

Associates

Collaboration

with Transport

Canada

May 2020 Test was conducted on

October 2019

Test with Ethanol on

was conducted on

August 2019







76 | 227


LNG Tender

Railroad

Crossing Accident

Scenario Test.


test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004

FRA,

PHMSA,

TWA, SWrI,

S&A, TTC,

December 2020

Working on building

tender and plans to

do the test at TTC June

2020

Risk Analysis and

Mitigation for

Hazardous

Material Unit

Trains.

2018 Broad

Agency

Announcement.

Risk analysis on


hazardous

materials, and also

on mix trains

carrying HM

FRA 1.-Rutgers

University

2.- Thornton

Tomasetti

December 2021 Awarded contracts

Contact:


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



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




77 | 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]



date Status



Crude Oil











under equilibrium conditions.

TC /

CCQTA

and

research

partners

CCQTA and

various

research

partners -

Natural

Resources

Canada,

Alberta

Innovates

Technology

Futures,

Albert

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

June 2020










analyzer.

An advanced prototype will also be

built to the final design


prototype to be completed in Spring

2020. An ASTM method will be

drafted concurrently with the final

design build.

Extended crude oil


campaign










TC InnoTech

Alberta

June 2020 TC has collected 25 Canadian crude








(compositional, vapour pressure,






and other complex


exposed to fire


pool fire testing)







conditions.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada,

Sandia

National Labs

Literature

Review

Complete.

Testing:

2017-2019

Data analysis

2019-2020

Six two metre pool fire tests were


January 2018. Six two metre pool

fire tests were conducted using

diluted bitumen (dilbit) in February

2019. The pool fire tests for the

dilbit replicated the conditions of the



fire characteristics has been drafted

and is currently under review. Data

from these tests (heat flux, heat



78 | 227



date Status

release rate, flame temperature) will

also be used as input to TC’s crude

oil in tank car computational model.


State Modeling and

Experimental Test

Validation











and heating rates

TC

Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Initial

modeling and

experimental

validation

work

completed in

March 2018.

Further

scenario

modeling

ongoing

2018-2020




state (EOS) model. It can predict oil

properties and reactions at

temperatures up to 450 °C and under

venting conditions (i.e., release

through 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

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety-menu-1242.html

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety-menu-1242.html

79 | 227



date Status

Computational 2D



Crude Oil in Fires

I Investigate using computation





fires.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020 2D computational fluid dynamics





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 &


Model










tank failures.









TC

Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020



model was created. Current work

includes refining the material model

and running scenarios. Progress this

year is as follows:








FEA simulations.




been updated.

Tank Car Weld

Performance Project






meeting the AAR


temperatures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020



characteristics has been completed.

Further testing is underway for

completeness of tests. Final report is

being drafted.

80 | 227



date Status


testing to improve










release scenarios.

TC/US

Departme

nt of

Homeland

Security

(DHS)

(project

lead)

US DHS and a

number of

government

and industry

partners,

University of

Arkansas

Large scale

release tests

completed in

2017.

Chamber

study

expected

March 2020.


completed in fall 2016.






dispersion. Experiments took place

at University of Arkansas in early

2019 and additional experiments

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















TC

Friedman

Research

Corporation

(FRC)

Phase 1

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2 will

be completed

in July 2020.









in March 2018.








A second fire test is scheduled for

early 2020.

Validation of

Dangerous Goods Car

Location in Train

Literature Review






TC National

Research

Council of

Canada (NRC)

March 2020

(Phase I)

Phase I includes literature and

jurisdictional review, as well as

accident report review.


coupling that will include cold


TC Natural

Resources

Canada


review, additional work would be

required to simulate temperature-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQk_vdjq7lw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQk_vdjq7lw

81 | 227



date Status


car impact tests (including

FRA 2018 experimental

testing). The literature review

will identify research gaps and

propose a test plan (physical

testing and/or modelling) if

necessary.

(NRCan) dependent materials properties and

potential damage as a result of

coupling. Additional considerations

may include the impact of fatigue on

stub sills and draft gear

performance.

Assessment of

advanced non-


tank car steels and

highway tanks






Association) to aid in the

inspection process.

Literature review aims to

identify probability rates of

detection for two methods:

Current Field Measurement

(ACFM) & Infrared

Thermography.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020 Currently reviewing applied

research of ACFM & Infrared

Thermography to understand their

applicability in the inspection of

tank cars, including understanding

each method’s probability of

detection. This is an effort to then

provide reasonable comparisons to

the approved tank car inspection

methods.

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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.


• 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.

Active Docket Updates

83 | 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

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

At the January 2019 meeting, W. Sagaf (TC) and RG Ashton (BOE) have been added to the

TF. The TF list needs to be updated. COD

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister continues the development of the TF strawman and

plans to get this effort introduced to the TF after the completion of Appendix B, the related

online application/certification tool, M-1003 standard revision via the AAR QA TF, and AAR

Auditor Handbooks.

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

Mario on TF.

At the July 2018 meeting, M. Forister continues the development of the TF strawman and plans

to get this effort introduced to the TF after the completion of Appendix B, the related online

application/certification tool, M-1003 standard revision via the AAR QA TF, and AAR Auditor

Handbooks.

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

strawman. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the AAR strawman development with the input

from the FRA. Next step is to hold a TF teleconference to go over the procedures for securing

approval.

At the January 2018 private docket meeting, The TCC agreed that the M-1002 standard needs

to be revised to take into account any change to the valve that involves how it performs requires

a new approval. This goes directly into what the T1.1.4 TF is trying to resolve with acceptance

criteria and what is exactly approved under service equipment.

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Task Force:

Name Company Name Company

Escobar (Chair) Neles USA Morgan GBW Railcar Services

Becherer Transquip Muellner Fort Vale Engineering

Clugg Salco Products Walker Federal Railroad

Administration

Foley Metso Automation USA Nunez Kelso Technologies Inc

Khalid Association of American

Railroads Prince Flowserve Corporation

Gentile Engineered Controls Prunty McKenzie Valve &

Machining

Keltz Federal Railroad

Administration Rader

Greenbrier Management

Services

Loman AllTranstek Byrne RSI

Killian BOE Culligan ARI

McAbery Metal Goods Manufacturing Forister Association of American

Railroads

Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Develop criteria for approval of all items of service equipment.

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DOCKET T1.3.1

CONSIDER M-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



▪ 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.

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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:


Clark (Chair) KCS Prochnow Salco Products

Allen AllTranstek Becherer Transquip

Geneva ARI Croson Transquip

Strouse FRA Verhey Trinity Corporate Services,

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

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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:


Clark (Chair) Kansas City Southern Prochnow Salco Products

Allen AllTranstek Becherer Transquip

Geneva American Railcar Industries Croson Transquip

Strouse Federal Railroad

Administration Verhey

Trinity Corporate Services,

LLC

Morgan Greenbrier Management

Services White Trinity Rail

Ricketts Rescar Companies Ashton AAR BOE

Standish Rescar Companies Forister AAR

Schultz Union Tank Car

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 To develop a recommended practice in M-1002 for statistically valid sample plan. Possibly use the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard

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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.


• 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:


Dorsey Association of American

Railroads

Rader GBRX

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1

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).

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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.


• 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.


• 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

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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.


This docket was not discussed at the October TCC meeting due to time constraints


• 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.


• 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

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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.


• 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

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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

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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

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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.

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Task Force:


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.

3 Perform gap analysis between what is on the 4-2 and what is in UMLER, and

determine if certain information should be added, changed, or modified.

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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.


• 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.


• 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.

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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.

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• 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:


Siebold (Chair) BNSF Railway Company Morgan GBW Railcar Services

Alderson AllTranstek Perez Union Tank Car Company

M. Forister Association of American

Railroads Warwick The Greenbrier Companies

Leiby Quality Transportation Services Smith The Andersons Rail Group

L. Loman AllTranstek Smith Transco Railway Products

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review Appendix D of M-1002 regarding Rule 88.b.2 and stub sill

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.

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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


• Member information corrected:

▪ John Birkmann – Union Pacific Railroad

▪ Roger Dalske – American Industrial Transport


▪ 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.


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.

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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.

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• 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:


Birkmann (Chair) Union Pacific Railroad Mustapha Ghazal-

Tokko Union Tank Car Company

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

1

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)

2 Review Appendix E, paragraph 9.1.2.8- Bottom Outlet Actuation for effects on overall

bottom fitting protection performance

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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


• 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.


▪ Cozzolino- Girard Equipment

▪ Johnson- McKenzie Valve

▪ Hoang- Midland Manufacturing

At the July 2020 teleconference meeting, COD


April 2020 update,

TF change: Name Company



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.


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At the October 2018 meeting, J. Schultz reported that the FRA is currently performing the

study on environmental effects. COD

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

On June 20, 2018 Jon Schultz provided the following update to AAR via email:

• Analysis of data collected by the task force on in-service failures has been inconclusive.

Task force is awaiting outcome of ongoing FRA project to study the environmental

effects of ladings (crude oil and ethanol) upon these safety relief valves to take further

action.

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

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

• Analysis of data collected by the task force on in-service failures has been inconclusive.

FRA has an ongoing project to study the environmental effects of ladings (crude oil and

ethanol) upon these safety relief valves. Task force is awaiting outcome of this testing to

take further action.

At the January 2018 meeting, COD.

At the October 2017 meeting, P. Raj from FRA gave a detailed presentation on the FRA testing

of pressure relief valves. COD

At the July 2017 meeting, FRA reported that their environmental testing of pressure relief

valves continues. COD

July 2017 Update:

AAR received the following update on 7/7/2017 from TF Chair:

• FRA conducted environmental testing of pressure relief valves that were provided by task

force members is ongoing.

At the April 2017 meeting, J. Perez reported on the update provided to AAR on 4/4/2017

AAR received the following update on 4/4/2017 from TF Chair:

• FRA project for environmental testing of pressure relief valves is ongoing.

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Task Force:


Schultz (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Kazakewich RegO Products/ Engineered

Controls

TBD Federal Railroad

Administration Lacroix Kelso Technologies Inc

Harm Girard Equipment Loman AllTranstek

Hamilton Trinity Industries TBD Federal Railroad

Administration

Thompson Sims Professional Engineers Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1

Collect, analyze and review data of field failures and determine commonalities. Review

AAR current design requirements of Appendix A. Review current AAR design and testing

requirements of safety valves in relation to recent in service failures, with a focus on

vibration and harmonics effects from the operating service environment.

2 Investigate the distortion of 165 psi pressure relief valve to determine if the valves are

defective. If they are found defective recommend the action needed to be taken.

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DOCKET T59.2.1

APPENDIX R REVIEW TO ADDRESS TCID REQUIREMENTS At the 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.


• 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.

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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.


• 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.

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Task Force:


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

1 Review Appendix R to determine if there is a need to update, revise or remove paragraphs

or references to the SS-1, SS-3, R-1, and R-2 forms with respect to TCID

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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


• 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

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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.


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

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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.


Hopper (Chair) Greenbrier Management

Services

McKisic Trinity Industries

Alderson AllTranstek Aldredge Trinity Industries

Batchelor National Steel Car

Limited

Hobson (API Chair) Plains All American

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

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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.


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

1 Determine if the current M-1002 requirements for determining the volume of a tank need to

be modified or expanded.

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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.


• 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 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.

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Task Force:


Dorsey (Chair) Association of American

Railroads Loman AllTranstek

Alexy Federal Railroad

Administration Majors PHMSA

DeLacerda Union Tank Car Company McKisic Trinity Industries

Gagnon Consultant Reiner Chlorine Institute

Ghazal-Tokko Union Tank Car Company Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Develop specification for a tank car class in general that also covers the tank car

manufactured under DOT- SP15036.

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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.


• 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 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

1 Develop changes to the regulations to include tank cars authorized by special permits

DOT-SP11803 and 15131.

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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.


• 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


• 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.

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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:


Siebold BNSF Railway Company Singh Transport Canada

Ippolito (Chair) Canadian National Railway Perez Union Tank Car Company

Dalske American Railcar Industries Forister Association of American

Railroad

Majors PHMSA Dorsey Association of American

Railroad


Administration Taylor Clay Producers Association

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Clarify 49 CFR 179.24(a)(3) on the need for and use of a variable identification plate.

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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 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.


• 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:



Railroads

Purpose of docket: document the development of the AAR/TCC audit plans for FRA/TC

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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.


▪ 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


CPC soliciting industry comment. Motion made by BNSF, seconded by RSI, and passed.


• Attachment: 80.2.4 TF proposal


• 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.


• 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


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


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

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Gamblin (Chair) Greenbrier Management

Services Pasqua Salco Products

Allbritten Salco Products Morgan Greenbrier Management

Services

Costanzo GATX Rail Corporation Smook Midwest Railcar

Gallant American Railcar Industries Strouse Federal Railroad

Administration

Hale Greenbrier-GMO Strong Federal Railroad

Administration

Wenninger Trinity Rail Walker Federal Railroad

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

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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.


• 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

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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.


• 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.


▪ 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


▪ Scott Nason- Charter Industries

▪ David Clugg- Salco Products

▪ John Heater- DOW Chemical Company

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▪ 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

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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


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

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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

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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).

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Task Force:


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


Railroads Perez Union Tank Car Company

Domaratzki Transport Canada Murray ExxonMobil

Edmonds ExxonMobil McCann CSX Transportation

Gonzalez Federal Railroad

Administration Nason Charter Industries

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

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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

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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 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.

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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.






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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.






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:


Perez (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Singh Transport Canada

McKisic Trinity Industries Dorsey Association of

American Railroads

Benedict American Fuel & Petrochemical Murray Exxon Mobil

Davis Renewable Fuels Apland Marble Rock Company

Ippolito Canadian National Railway Ash Railway Association of

Canada

Williams Norfolk Southern Railway Clark Kansas City Southern


TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Perform a gap analysis and make a recommendation for additional requirements in M-

1002 for non-pressure tank cars (DOT 117 & DOT111).

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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?


• 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:

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• 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

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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


▪ Cole – American Railcar Industries

▪ Churchwell – American Railcar Industries

▪ Smith- American Railcar Industries


▪ 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.

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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

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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.

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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.


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.

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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:


Meeker (Chair) Union Tank Car Company Morgan Greenbrier Management

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

Forister Association of American

Railroads N. Smith

Greenbrier Management

Services

Gallant Midwest Railcar Repair Standish Rescar Companies

Gamblin Greenbrier Management

Services Strouse

Federal Railroad

Administration

Gronberg Watco Companies Tait AllTranstek

Hopper Greenbrier Management

Services Trevett Watco Companies

Huber Union Tank Car Company Walker Federal Railroad

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.

2 Establish a best practice to determine the Probability of Detection (POD) (this would result

in a recommended practice) [Charge added to TF at the July 2017 TCC meeting]

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DOCKET T90.39

RUPTURE DISC TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS At the 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)



• 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,


▪ Khiem Hoang- Midland Manufacturing


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

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• 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)

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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:


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

1 Perform a gap analysis on the tolerance of rupture disc requirement of AAR M-1002 and

ASME

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DOCKET T91.2.6

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


• This docket was not discussed at the February TCC meeting due to time constraints


• 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.


• 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

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• 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.

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Task Force:


Stein (TF Chair) Olin Corporation Dorsey Association of American

Railroads

Kinsley The Chlorine Institute Keltz Federal Railroad

Administration

Apland American Petroleum Institute Forister Association of American

Railroads

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Identify the types of fasteners related to tank car service equipment and related to tank car

tank components.

2 For each fastener determine if the work performed is considered a maintenance or

qualification event

3 Based on TF Charge 1 and 2 determine if any revisions are required to M-1002

Appendix B either as a requirement or exception.

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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


• 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


• Action item: Members to be added to the TF:

▪ Brian Bartley- Dow Chemical Company

▪ Amy Hamilton- Trinity Industries

▪ SMBC- TBD

▪ TSI-TBD

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Task Force:


Perez Union Tank Car Dorsey Association of American

Railroads

Bartley DOW Chemical Company Hamilton Trinity Industries

TBD SMBC TSI TBD


Railroads

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1

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.

Purpose of Docket: Discuss M-1002 qualification requirements of exterior heater coils

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DOCKET T91.2.8

LOCOMOTIVE FUEL TENDER INITIATIVE-

ACTIVITY CODES B87 & C12 At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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:


Siebold BNSF Railway Company Forister Association of American

Railroads

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Develop minimum demonstration requirements for activity codes B87 and C12”. B.

Siebold to be Chair. Motion made by BNSF, CN seconded and passed.

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DOCKET T92.18

REVIEW STENCIL PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK

CARS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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.


• 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

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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 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 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.

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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:


Rader (Chair) Greenbrier Management Services Ronzani AllTranstek

Martin DuPont Company Sech Wells Fargo Rail

Morgan GBW Railcar Services Thomas Greenbrier/Gunderson

Richardson U.S Clay Producers Traffic

Association

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review the stencil placement and height from top of rail with respect to the call-out letters

Y, Z, N, O and P in Fig. C.2 of the AAR MSRP Specifications for Tank Cars, Appendix C.

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DOCKET T92.19

REVIEW APPENDIX C FOR COMPLIANCE

WITH FEDERAL REGULATION March 2021 teleconference update,

• K. Dorsey reported that progress is being made with J. Rader on the development of this

docket and M-1002




• 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.


• 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 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:


M. Forister

(Discussant)

Association of American

Railroads T. DeLafosse Salco Products, Inc

C. Edmonds Exxon Mobil R. Sarrazin ChemTrade

J. Schultz Union Tank Car Company C. Blanton Andersons Rail

L. Strouse Federal Railway

Administration J. Standish Rescar

B. Bartley AllTranstek J. Rader Greenbrier

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P. Zozzaro Chicago Freight Car Leasing

Company A. Anderson Koch Industries

D. Bass H.C Chandler & Son, Inc M. Untermeyer AllTranstek

P. White TrinityRail D. Welch SMBC Rail Services

L. Culligan American Railcar Industries,

Inc D. Ronzani AllTranstek

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

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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.


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

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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:


Forister

(Discussant)

Association of American

Railroads DeLafosse Salco Products, Inc

Edmonds Exxon Mobil Sarrazin ChemTrade

Schultz Union Tank Car Company Blanton Andersons Rail

Strouse Federal Railway

Administration Standish Rescar Companies

Bartley AllTranstek Rader Greenbrier Management

Service

Zozzaro Chicago Freight Car Leasing

Company Anderson Koch Industries

Bass H.C Chandler & Son, Inc Untermeyer AllTranstek

White TrinityRail Industries Welch SMBC Rail Services

Culligan American Railcar Industries,

Inc Ronzani AllTranstek

Golden GATX Rail Corporation

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1

Review A Review Appendix C on service equipment qualification, lining/coating

qualification, and DOT113 stenciling requirements with the focus on performing a gap analysis between federal regulations and AAR standard and if necessary, propose changes

to M-1002.

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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




• 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


▪ 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


▪ Jesse Gordon- McKenzie Valve

▪ Roger Dalske- American Railcar Industries

▪ Tyler Chambers- American Railcar Industries


▪ Alex- Federal Railroad Administration

▪ Humphrey- McKenzie Valve

▪ Jachim- Rescar Companies

▪ Sandheinrich- American Railcar Industries

▪ Verhey -Trinity Industries

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▪ 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

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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

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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:


Welch (Chair) SMBC Rail Services Hoyt Midland Manufacturing

Loman AllTranstek Gordon McKenzie Valve


Administration Taylor

U.S Clay Producers Traffic

Association

Dzolovic Salco Products Ronzani AllTranstek

Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Dalske American Railcar Industries

Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Schultz Union Tank Car Company


Railroads Standish Rescar Companies

Hamilton Trinity Industries Chambers The Greenbrier Companies

Warner American Petroleum Institute

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 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.

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DOCKET T94.31

REVIEW M-1002 APPENDIX E PARAGRAPH 3.3 DESIGN-

COVERS FOR NON-PRESSURE CARS At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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.


• 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.

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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:


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

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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.


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.

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Task Force:


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

Nunez Kelso Technologies Inc Reckker Greenbrier Management

Service

Schneider Gaskoa Edmonds ExxonMobil


Railroads Kinsley Chlorine Institute

Davis RFA Jorgensen The Sulphur Institute

AJ Conrad Federal Railroad

Administration McKisic Trinity Industries

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers for Non-pressure Car

requirements

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DOCKET T95.26.1

REVIEW APPENDIX M MATERIAL FOR TANK CAR TANKS 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


• 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.



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


• TF members added: Larry Strouse- FRA

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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.


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


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

1 Clarification needed on Table M.10 Approved materials for tanks fabricated by welding

regarding P-valve

2 Evaluate the need for a table for listing approved material for tank car jackets

3 Perform a gap analysis between HMR and AAR M-1002. Appendix M regarding nozzles

since nozzles are considered part of the tank car tank.

4

Assign P-Number/M-Number and group numbers to Appendix M materials for

classification with regard to weld procedure and performance qualification.

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.

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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:


G. Saxton (Chair) Greenbrier Management

Service Strouse

Federal Railroad

Administration

McKisic Trinity Industries Dorsey Association of American

Railroads

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Clarification needed on Table M.10 Approved materials for tanks fabricated by welding

regarding P-valve

2 Evaluate the need for a table for listing approved material for tank car jackets

3 Perform a gap analysis between HMR and AAR M-1002. Appendix M regarding nozzles

since nozzles are considered part of the tank car tank.

4

Assign P-Number/M-Number and group numbers to Appendix M materials for

classification with regard to weld procedure and performance qualification.

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.

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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 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


April 2020 update,

• TF change:

Added

Name Company

M. Nunez Kelso

R. Hurley Occidental Chemical


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.

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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:


Nunez (chair) Kelso Technologies Inc Hurley Occidental Chemical

Loman AllTranstek Dorsey Association of American

Railroads

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Evaluate the materials approved for service equipment

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DOCKET T100.9.3

RETENTION INTERVAL OF RADIOGRAPHIC FILM 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.


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

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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

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.

Document Retention Period

Radiographs and radiographic reports Next Qualification Inspection

UT Report 10 years

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COD.

On March 19, 2018 AAR received FRA’s position from L. Strouse on this docket: He will

provide an update at the meeting.


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

discarded) 5 years

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

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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:


Hopper (Chair) Greenbrier Management

Services Konrad

Federal Railroad

Administration

Strouse Federal Railroad

Administration Alderson AllTranstek

Verhey Trinity Industries Churchwell American Railcar Industries

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review Chapter 1 record retention of radiographs

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DOCKET T100.22.1

SERVICE EQUIPMENT COMPONENT TRACKING- PRV 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.


• Discussant changed to Matt Forister.

• Finalize handling of CPC-1373 comments.


• 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.


• 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.


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.

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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


• 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

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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:


C. Edmonds

(Chair) ExxonMobil K. Woloszyk Salco

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


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

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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

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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

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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:


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


Railroads Epperson AIC Rail

McCreery CIT Leary Railinc

Scrarrow OPW Zimmerman Midland Manufacturing

Reckker Greenbrier Management

Service

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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

for PRVs.

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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



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


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


▪ Jeremiah Zimmerman- Midland Manufacturing

▪ Matt Johnson- Alltranstek

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▪ 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


▪ 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

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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:


Zimmerman

(Chair) Midland Manufacturing Machenberg CSX Transportation

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


Railroads Loman Alltranstek

Scrarrow OPW Caulfield Railinc

Johnson Alltranstek Deibler Association of American

Railroads

O’Brien Railinc Harm Girard

Miller Railinc Collins CRDX

Gordon McKenzie Valve McMullin AIT

Bailey Fort Vale Zozzaro UTLX

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DOCKET T147

TANK CAR COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



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.

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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)

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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


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.

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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.


▪ 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.

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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 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 April 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the action item approved during the January

2017 TCC still needs to be accomplished (see below):

For Reference from January 2017:





At the January 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the action item approved during the January

2017 TCC still needs to be accomplished (see below):





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

At the July 2017 meeting, any future work is pending the resolution of the shipper petition to

the PHMSA, which was reported at this meeting to be under review at the Office of Secretary.

COD

At the April 2017 meeting, any future work is pending the resolution of the shipper petition to

the PHMSA. COD

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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

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DOCKET T15.1

AAR CIRCULAR LETTERS/MA AND EW At the February 2021 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.

Standing Docket Updates

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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


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


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:

CPC- 1335 Midland Manufacturing 720 Series Valve Modification and

Replacement 7/11/2018

CPC-1334 ARI Sump and Bottom Outlet Valve Skid Weld Inspection 5/11/2018

CPC-1333 AAR Exhibit PC-1 Comment Form Update Related to CPC-1332 5/7/2018

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(T91.2.4)

CPC-1332 Solicitation of Comments for Appendix B and Associated Chapter 1 Definitions of AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices

(MSRP), Section C Part III, Specifications for Tank Cars (M-1002)

5/1/2018

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the latest AAR circular letters and the need to issue

those agreed upon by the TCC within the TCC dockets.

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the latest AAR circular letters and the need to

issue those agreed upon by the TCC.

Task Force: N/A

Purpose of Docket: Update the Committee on recent AAR circular letters related to tank cars.

Responsibility for Report: AAR

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DOCKET 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.


• 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.




• COD. No update was provided.



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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.




• 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

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DOCKET T15.12

CRB/ARB COMMITTEE UPDATE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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

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DOCKET T55

SERVICE TRIALS April 2021 update,

• Attachment: Service trials updates




• Need to set up a meeting with the leadership members to review extension requests on

service trials.


• 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.




• 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

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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.

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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

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DOCKET T59.2.2

TCID TEMPLATE REVIEW At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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.



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.


▪ Perez- Union Tank Car Company


• 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


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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

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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:


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

Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Strouse Federal Railroad

Administration

Johnson AllTranstek

Moloodi National Steel Car Limited

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review and approve changes to the TCID underframe templates and provide engineering

support to Sims Professional Engineers with respect to TCID logic.

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DOCKET T79.36

LOCOMOTIVE FUEL TENDER INITIATIVE At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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.




• New discussant to be determined.


• 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.

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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

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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:



Railroads Siebold BNSF Railway Company

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

N/A Information Only

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DOCKET T80.4

AAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMITTEE LIAISON At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,



• 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 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.


• 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

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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.

https://www.aar.org/boe/

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DOCKET T80.12

NORTH AMERICAN N.A.R. PROGRAM At the February 2021 teleconference meeting,


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.


• J. Caccamo reported that RCA report was presented to HMC. Currently under review.

• Holden- Proefrock award was presented to Ron Gould


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.

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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.

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

NAR Reduction Task Force:


Caccamo (Chair) CSX Transportation TBD (Communications

Chair) TBD

Treichel (Data chair) RSI- AAR TBD (Process Chair) TBD

TBD (Hardware Chair) TBD Wyler Eastman Chemical

Company

Elkins AAR Smith UMC

Barken University of Illinois Call UMC

Mccaslim Eastman Blumrick Eagle Gasket and

Packing

Aliota Trelleborg Verhey Trinity Corporate

Services, LLC

Byrd Alabama Railcar Services,

Inc Sarrazin Chemtrade

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.


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

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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.

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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:


Caccamo (Chair) CSX TBD (Communications

Chair) TBD

Treichel (Data chair) RSI- AAR TBD (Process Chair) TBD

TBD (Hardware Chair) TBD Wyler Eastman Chemical

Company

Elkins Association of American

Railroads Smith UMC

Barken University of Illinois Call UMC

Mccaslim Eastman Blumrick Eagle Gasket and Packing

Aliota Trelleborg Verhey Trinity Corporate

Services, LLC

Byrd Alabama Railcar

Services, Inc Sarrazin Chemtrade

Freeman GBW Railcar Buckley STARS consulting

Grandy BG Global Castings Allen Eastman

Wall GATX Rail Corporation Barrios Caltrax, Inc

Schneider Gaskoa Vergis Wheeling and Lake Erie

Railway

TF Charge:

Name Company

1 Identify the causes and propose solutions to reduce NAR’s

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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.



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.



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.



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.

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January 2020 update, R. Fronczak provided an update regarding docket T80.21 via email.



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:

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TWP-11 Development of the Relationships between Conditional Probability of Release


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

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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 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.


July 2020 update,


▪ 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:

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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.

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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:


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


Railroads Eamonn PHMSA


Administration Singh Transport Canada

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.

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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.



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.

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• 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

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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:


Sisto (Chair) GATX Rail Corporation Dorsey Association of American

Railroads

Murray Exxon Mobil Konrad Federal Railroad

Administration

Byrne Railway Supply Institute Perez Union tank Car Company


Administration Flahive/Monger

Koch Industries / The

Fertilizer Institute

Point of Contact:

Number Company


TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Develop interim guidance for certified facilities to comply with the requirement for

approvals and drawings when performing service equipment work

2

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

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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


• 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.



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.

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• Attachment: Proposal for 95.7.4

• TF is requesting approval of the proposal attached


• 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.





▪ Sim- Sims Professional Engineers


• 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.


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

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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


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.


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❖ 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:


Hybinette Consultant McKisic Trinity Industries

Barkan University of Illinois Nason Chart Industries

Francisco Federal Railroad

Administration Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

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

Tank Car Committee Closed Meeting Agenda and Docket

Documents

Transcript of Tank Car Committee Closed Meeting Agenda and Docket