http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/12/13/oil-by-rail-canada_n_4439264.html
Crude Oil Rail Transport Could Get New Hazard Standards
CBC | Posted: 12/13/2013 9:21 am EST | Updated: 12/13/2013 11:02 am EST
The federal transport minister is considering a number of changes to how
crude oil is transported across Canada by rail.
The move would come after last summer's tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Que.,
where 47 people died after a runaway train carrying tankers of crude oil
derailed and set off massive fireball explosion in the centre of town.
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt set up three working groups in November
that are looking at, among other things, how crude oil is classified.
Right now, crude oil is listed as a flammable substance, but not a
highly explosive one.
Another working group is examining whether companies should be required
to have emergency response assistance plans for the shipment of crude oil.
That exists now for hazardous goods, and includes having specialized
response teams along the route in case there is an accident.
It's also a sign Transport Canada understands there is a need to treat
crude oil differently.
The working groups will report back with recommendations in January. The
department will then come up with proposed regulations for consultation
in February.
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