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Lipinski hails new U.S. safety standards for rail tank cars
U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) praised new U.S. regulations unveiled on Friday for rail tank cars transporting crude oil, ethanol and other volatile liquids. The new rules, which correspond with Canada's standards, require thicker steel shells, gauge jackets and thermal protection, as well as improved pressure-relief valves and additional head shielding for rail tank cars transporting volatile liquids.