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Tank Car Committee

Main Session

Agenda and Docket

October 15, 2019

Addison, TX

October 2019 Tank Car Committee Main Agenda/Docket 2

MEETING SCHEDULE

Wednesday: October 16, 2019

Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Addison TX

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Main Session

Thursday: October 17, 2019

Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Addison TX

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Main Session

AAR TANK CAR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Railroads: Affiliation:

Chris Machenberg (Chair) CSX Transportation

Bruce Siebold (Vice-Chair) BNSF Railway Company

Andy Ash Railway Association of Canada

Jim Kozey Canadian Pacific Railway

Ryan Clark Kansas City Southern Railroad

John Birkmann Union Pacific Railroad

Anthony Ippolito Canadian National Railway

Alvaro Almaguer Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.

David Schoendorfer Hazmat Committee Liaison (NSR)

Paul Williams Norfolk Southern Railway

Joseph Caccamo Consolidated Rail Corporation

JR Gelnar ASLRRA

Non-Railroad Shippers:

Kevin Flahive The Fertilizer Institute (Koch Fertilizer)

N. Scott Murray ACC (ExxonMobil Chemical Company)

Robyn Kinsley The Chlorine Institute

Stoy Taylor U.S. Clay Producers Traffic Association

D. Elliot Apland American Petroleum Institute

Craig Jorgenson The Sulphur Institute

Kelly Davis Renewable Fuels Association

Non-Railroad Tank Car Builders:

Joe Perez UTLX

Tony Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

John Byrne RSI

AAR

Ken Dorsey Association of American Railroads


MAIN AGENDA

Docket Subject Discussant Notes

Safety Briefing, Anti-Trust Introductions Dorsey &

Machenberg

Government Regulation Update

T59.1 Government Regulations FRA/TC/PHMSA/N

TSB

AAR M-1002 Standards

T1.1.4 Procedures for Securing Approval Forister

T1.3.1 Consider M-1003 Recommended

Practice for Sample Plans Forister

T5.32 Review Tank Car Requirements in the

AAR Office and Field Manual Siebold

T50.57 Operational Effects on Safety Relief

Device Performance Schultz

T59.2.2 TCID Template Review Schultz

T60.17 Review of Volume Determination for

Tank Cars Hopper Attachment

T80.2.4 Welding Task Force Proposals Untermeyer Attachments

T87.6.1

Proposed Pressure Relief Valve

Requirements for Ethanol and Crude

Oil Tank Cars

Sisto

T87.8 Develop Standards for Flammable

Liquid Tank Cars (DOT-117) Dorsey

T87.9 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan Ippolito

T88.1-93 Evaluation and use of Nondestructive

Evaluation Techniques Ronzani

T90.39 Rupture Disc Tolerance Requirements McKisic


T91.2.4 Review Core Elements of Appendix B Dorsey

T92.18 Review Stencil Placement

Requirements for Tank Cars Rader

T92.19 Review Appendix C for Compliance

with Federal Regulations Forister

T93.20

Review Appendix D for Compliance

with Current 49 CFR 180 Inspection

Requirements

Loman

T94.31

Review M-1002 Appendix E

paragraph 3.3 Design- Covers for

Non-Pressure Cars

Dorsey

T95.26.1 Review Appendix M Material for

Tank Car Tanks Dorsey

T95.26.2 Review Appendix M Materials for

Service Equipment Loman

T100.9.3 Retention Interval of Radiographic

Film Hopper

T100.22.1 Service Equipment Component

Tracking- PRV Edmonds

T148 Review Appendix P of M-1002 (Tank

Car Committee Procedures) Forister

Standing Updates

T5.31 Review Tank Car Elements in

UMLER Siebold

T15.1 AAR Circular Letters/MA &EW Dorsey

T55 Service Trials Dorsey

T79.3.1 Designation DOT130AW For New

Car Class Dorsey

T79.3.2 Consider New DOT113A90W

Specification Dorsey

T79.37.1 Recommendation for Revision of 49

CFR Part 179 Dorsey


T79.37.2 Recommendation of Revision of 49

CFR Part 180 Dorsey

T79.40 Review of the DOT113 Specification Dorsey

T95.7.4

Consider new steels and modifications

to current steel specifications for tank

car tank

Hybinette

T146.1 Notification of Tank Car Committee

Meeting Schedule Dorsey

T147 Tank Car Committee Structure and

Procedures Dorsey

Inter-related Committee Updates

T1.3 Quality Assurance Committee

Activities Guillen

T15.9 Equipment Engineering Committee

Update Saxton

T80.4 AAR Hazardous Materials Committee

Liaison Brady

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

T80.22 Asset Health Edmunds & Siebold

Tank Car Research Program

T59 Tank Car Research Program RSI-AAR/FRA/TC

FRA, TC and

RSI-AAR

Updates Provided


DOCKET T59.1

Government Regulations

At the July 2019 meeting, the following are highlights of the presentations.

W. Segat provided an update for TC:

• Canadian election in October so most regulatory activity is on hold

• Beniot Turrcote is the new Director General, Madonna Raddi and Nicholas Roy have also joined

TC

• TP-14877 has come into forced on July 2018 to the prohibition for the use of non-normalized

constructed TIH tanks after July 2nd, 2021.

• TP-14877 will transition to CGSB 42147 beginning in 2020

• CSB-43151 has been published for explosives transportation

• CSB-4265 is close to being published for intermodal tanks. Shippers will have 6 months to

comply after publication.

• ERAP standards have been updated. The update clarifies the responsible parties and the

minister’s powers with respect to ERAP’s

R. Keltz provided an update for FRA:

• Karl Alexy has been confirmed as the Associate Administrator for Safety. Refer HazMat issues

to Mark Maday.

• 2019 OTMAs: Total =3535; OTMA 1= 248; OTMA 2=71; OTMA 3=3216

• DOT will conduct two audits over its delegated authority to the TCC in August and September

2019. Plan is to conduct the audit against published AAR processes and issue a 96 report

immediately following.

• DOT QA team audited 29 facilities in 2019 YTD. 15 new facilities are a priority. Deviating from

car owner QMP instructions, lack of Function Specific Training, and owners not providing all

information continue to be issues during facility audits.

• Tank car owner audits- 11 YTD 2019, 290 to go for initial. Major findings – no program at all

and not plugging OTMA data into their reliability program.

• DOT is sharing information quarterly facility and equipment non conformances with AAR/TCC

leadership (good progress).

L. Majors provided an update for PHMSA:

• HM-233- G Rulemaking covering SP conversion. NPRM drafted and is at OMB.

• HM-219-C covering the phase out of legacy TIH tank cars and the elimination of the I car is due

to be published shortly. At OMB and publish NPRM Fall 2019. AAR/Shipper has commented

on the delimiter.

• HM-264 covering the transportation of LNG by rail (P-1694). DOT is reviewing 1400 comments

and answering questions posed by OMB. FRA wants to have a discussion on operational

controls in this rulemaking.

Government Regulation Update


• DOT has a request to allow DOT class 117 cars to be used for the transportation of elevated

temperature material.

• DOT is working on a letter of interpretation 18009 on the scope of pre-trip inspections.

• Ethanol reclassification – additional chemistry research project (to justify designation). Letter of

Interpretation cleared to PHMSA for guidance (AAR petition for recommendation to align with

TC.

At the April 2019 meeting, FRA gave an update on audit activities for the last quarter. It was noted

that DOT had received information that there were over 175 McKenzie 3” vales reported to still be in

hazmat service.

M. Maday reported that because of internal DOT review and question to the government, a TCC

oversight group has been formed in DOT. The group includes members from FRA and PHMSA. It was

noted that the TCC delegated authority for certain functions has it roots in the 1927 delegation from the

ICC. It was reiterated by DOT that the ultimate responsibility for the condition of a tank car rests with

the car owner regardless of what entity owns the service equipment or lining.

TC reported that the 2018 edition of TP 14877 was published in Gazette 2 and will come into force on

July 2, 2019. TC and DOT are discussing harmonization of requirements for TC/DOT 111 specification

cars transporting PG I and II materials other than flammable liquids. Currently TC requires an enhanced

111 class car for this service.

Question was asked by TCC Chair - We just heard DOT reiterate their delegated authority to the TCC –

this new version of TP-14877 appears to deviate from that. Is there interest or effort at TC to realign

and harmonize TP-14877 with DOT delegated authority? TC response - that was not meant to change

the intent – if we need to revise the definition, then this can be done during the transition to CGSB.

L. Majors (PHMSA) gave the following update;

• International harmonization rule NPRM 11/18.

• HM-219A petition rule extended service life of TIH cars to 50 years.

• HM-233B will included 113 and 130/131 standard. At OST.

• HM-219C – TIH tank car phase out. Behind schedule. Working on a NPRM. Scheduled for fall

of 2019. Will be in a petition rule.

• HM-254 – LNG by rail. NPRM at OST. Part of Executive Order

Letters of interpretation – DOT 111 conversion to 117R and minimum thickness Has been reviewed.

AFFTAC study on fiberglass insulation.

The definition of ethanol is still being worked on.

NTSB, P. Stancil, reported the following;

Information is available at NTSB website.

• New Martinsville, WV-Report published 2/11/19. NTSB report DCA16SH0002. The cause is

listed as an undetected preexisting crack which propagated to failure. Insufficient stub sill

inspection was noted as a finding. Additionally, the low fracture resistance of non-normalized

steel was mentioned. Local post weld heat treatment control was found to be not adequate during

a recent repair on the incident tank.


• Graettinger, IA-March 7, 2017. Report published October 30, 2018. Denaturant is an issue in

derailments. The creation of a mixture causes more involved cleanup of a much larger scale.

Probable cause of the derailment is reported as broken rail, track maintenance, and FTSS

oversight.

• Doon, IA-Docket for this is now public. One car released from the bottom outlet valve and

NTSB is investigating various types of disengaging handles to see if there are design best

practices that can be leveraged.

• Hyndman, PA- Docket available 3/6/19-Involved propane car.

• Fredericksburg, VA-DOT-111 car that experienced buckling at the inboard cradle pad.

TSB, M. Kotchounian, reported that a report is being worked on for the derailment at St. Lazare

Manitoba. 37 DOT111R cars were derailed with no resultant fire, injuries or evacuations. The train

speed was 40 mph and 35 cars were damaged of which 14 released product. 5 cars had significant

damage. Coupons were sent to the lab for analysis from the cars that were punctured.

At the January 2019 meeting, Transport Canada’s Shaun Singh provided an update. DOT

representatives were not present due to government shutdown.

The following update was provided by Transport Canada:

• TP14877 standard

• Is scheduled to be published in Gazette One in the spring 2019. TP14877 will be

transitioned back into the CGSB-43.147 standard int the first quarter of 2019. As part of

this effort, ton tank standards will be split off into CGSB -43.149.

❖ Staff note: The CGSB standards meeting has been delayed to evaluate changes in the scope of

the effort)

• Other standards

• New editions of CSA B625 (portable tanks) and CGSB-43.151 (explosives) are expected

to be published in March 2019. These will automatically come into force upon

publication with a 6-month transition period.

• Post PD39 working group with industry

• CAPP is chairing a TAG charged with exploring the potential for an accelerated phase-

out of jacketed CPC-1232's in crude and condensate service. Data is being gather at this

time, but no proposal has been developed.

• Training (TDG Regs Part 6)

• A standard for training is being developed. It is expected that the proposed requirements

would be published in Canada Gazette Part I in the spring of 2020.

• ERAP (TDG Regs Part 7)

• In response to ERTF recommendations the ERAP requirements are being modified. A

proposal was published in Canada Gazette Part I June 30, 2018 with a 60-day comment

period. The final amendment is planned for to be included Canada Gazette Part II, March

2019.

• Fee Modernization

• TC has implemented a cost-recovery initiative that may impact the fees for the

registration program for tank car and other means of containment facilities. The

preliminary consultations ended in Nov 2018. The Phase 1 fee proposal will be available

Jan 2019, with the Phase 2: Regulatory process is expected in the winter of 2021. The


Phase 3 implementation is to follow.

• TDG Research Symposium

• Additional money has been allocated for research in 2019. There will be a consultation

with industry on potential project will be held Feb 27-28 in Ottawa, CA.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/tdg-research-symposium.html

At the October 2018 meeting, Randy Keltz (FRA), Leonard Majors (PHMSA), Wali Segaf (TC), Paul

Stancil (NTSB), and Manuel Kotchounian (CTSB). Here are the reports provided to the AAR:

FRA

Randy Keltz provided the following report:

• FRA Staffing- Chain of Command

• Karl Alexy is not “HAZMAT” DAA for the Office of Safety

• Primary POC for all things “HAZMAT” – Mark Maday

• Primary POC for all things TANK CAR” – Randy Keltz

One Time Movement Approvals

• 2018 OTMA (Jan 1 – Sept 30)

• Total = 5,404

• OTMA 1 = 378

• OTMA 2 = 78

• OTMA 3 = 4,948

TC Facility & Owner Audit Activities

Tank Car Facilities

2018 Audits (Jan 1– Sept 30)

45 Facility audits by Tank Car Team.

~21 “New” Facilities remain to be audited by Tank Car Team. Major – Consistent Findings

• Facilities not obtaining all required documents. o (e.g. AAR Approvals, Applicable Drawings,

Written Instructions, etc.)

• Deviating from required documents. o (e.g. DOT Regulations, AAR Standards, Car owner QMP

and Facility QA procedures, etc.)

• Training - function specific. o (e.g. Training on car owner QMPs, Facility QAP procedures, etc.)

Tank Car Owners

2018 Audits (Jan 1 – Sept 30)

12 Owners audits by Tank Car Team.

~290 Owners remain to be audited by Tank Car Team.

Major Findings

• No program at all. (Mid. - Small owners)

• Not analyzing service data to set appropriate intervals.

• OTMA RCAs do not determine true root cause.

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/tdg-research-symposium.html


RWD(s)

FRA RWD Notice No. 1 – 3/13/2015

McKenzie Valve – Still monitoring.

Found one in Class 3 service – September 2018

FRA RWD Notice No. 2016-01 – 11-18-2016 (REVISED)

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

– FRA to monitor.

Tank Car Safety Issues

No Report

Other Projects

• Working w/ Transport Canada on NAR reduction program coordination.

• Shipper audits.

• NAR Investigations.

• Starting to develop approval process for DOT117 “P” specification. Working with AAR.

• Develop and implement a formal process to inform the AAR TCC on bad actor findings. Tank

car facilities.

• Tank cars and/or components. (e.g. Midland 720 valve issue)

• DOT Letter(s) of Interpretation

• 18-0029 - 09-04-2018 - RSI Tank Car Components, QA Requirements for Component

Mfg., Rulemaking under the Hazmat Transportation Act

• 18-0036 – 09-18-2018 – AAR DOT 111 eligibility for retrofit, Analysis for fiberglass

insulated only tank cars, Tank Shell Thickness requirements

• Tank Car Facilities major findings: Not retaining all the required AAR approvals, written

instructions from the owners. Function specific training.

Transport Canada

Wali Sagef provided a detail presentation on the following items:

• Personnel Update

• France Bernier – New Superintendent of the Tank Car Program

• Standards Update

• Update on TP 14877 including migration to CGSB 43.147

▪ TP 14877 planned for Canada Gazette by Spring 2019

▪ CGSB 43.147 planned for publication by March 2020

• Protective Direction No. 39

▪ Accelerates phase-out of unjacketed CPC 1232 for crude oil and condensate

service

• CSA B625 – UN Portable Tanks (ISO Tanks)

▪ Final Public Consultation planned for October 2018

▪ CSA B625 planned for publication March 2019

• Regulatory Update

• TDGR – Part 6 – Training


• TDGR – Part 7 – ERAP

• Contraventions Regulations

• Inspection and Enforcement Update

• 7 tank car facilities completed

• 26 corrective actions / 2 opportunities for improvement

• Emergency Response Guidebook

• Next edition in 2020

• Client Identification Database (CID)

• Policy / Regulatory Development of System

• Fee Modernization

PHMSA

Leonard Majors provided a detail report on the following items:

• HM- 219A Petitions Rule. Includes the Extension of TIH to a full 50-year life is expected to be

published under final rule. This rule is still under review with the Department. Publication Fall

2018

• HM-215O International Harmonization Rule. It is currently under development. NPRM is

expected to be published by end of 2018.

• HM-233G Special Permits Conversion Rule. The special permits being considered for

incorporation into the 49 CFR are being review. NPRM is expected to be published by Spring

2019.

• HM-219C Petitions Rule. The following petitions may be considered in the NPRM: P- 1646

Phase out of non-normalized TIH tank cars and P-1691 Interim TIH tank cars will be final TIH

specification. NPRM is expected to be published by Spring 2019.

• HM-264 LNG by Rail Transportation. This rule will authorize a rail tank car. The rulemaking

may discuss and request comments for operational controls for LNG Rail Transportation. NPRM

is expected to be published Spring 2019.

• Notice of Update Thermal Protection Systems was published on June 8th, 2018. The notice will

add four systems currently not on the list and will seek revisions to older systems. Changes and

revisions to the list will be handled through the federal register notice.

NTSB

Paul Stancil reported on the following topics:

1. There have been no new reports related to tank car accidents

2. Five accidents under investigation

3. Only two hazmat staffing currently and one remaining in pipeline.

CTSB

Manuel Kotchounian reported that there are 11 new rail investigations not related to hazmat. 2019

watch list is going to be announced on October 20, 2018. Continue to monitor the performance of

hazmat packages. Staffed two vacancy recently.

• Facility QA procedures.

• Training - function specific.


Tank Car Owners

2018 Audits (April 1 – June 30)

5 Owners audits by TC Engineers/QA Specialist.

Major Findings

• Fully compliant programs.

• No program at all.

• OTMA RCAs do not determine true root cause.

RWD(s)

FRA RWD Notice No. 1 – 3/13/2015

McKenzie Valve – Still monitoring.

FRA RWD Notice No. 2016-01 – 11-18-2016 (REVISED)

ID and inspection of ARI/ACF built tank cars w/ cast sump/skid, outlet saddle welds.

AAR issued MA – FRA to monitor.

Tank Car Safety Issues

Currently investigating tank shell weld defects from one car builder.

~3.75% defects rate (~2700 cars inspected).

Defects exceed AAR Apx. W requirements.

Other Projects

• FRA HAZMAT Seminar - Houston, TX August 21st through 23rd 2018. Sold out – over 700

participants.

• Doon, IA BNSF Derailment.

• Damage assessment operations.

• Working w/ Transport Canada on NAR reduction program coordination.

• Shipper audits.

• NAR Investigations.

• Starting to develop approval process for DOT117 ”P” specification.

• FRA - PHMSA internal meetings w/ Sr. Leadership.

• Industry bad actors – TC facilities and TC equipment.

• Industry concerns.

• AAR Appendix B.

• DOT’s position on tank car components.

• DOT’s position on tank car maintenance.

• Develop and implement a formal process to inform the AAR TCC on bad actor findings.

• Tank car facilities.

• Tank cars and service equipment.

• (e.g. Midland 720 valve issue)

Mark Maday reported that the FRA will start providing quarterly reports to the AAR Tank Car

Committee on any non-compliances found on the Quality Assurance Program audits at a tank car

facility for handling. FRA’s position, by delegation under 49 CFR part 179.7 is that the TCC is

responsible for the approval of the Quality Assurance Program therefore moving forward the

expectation from the FRA is to have the AAR Tank Car Committee handle any non-compliance found

at a tank car facility.


Transport Canada:

TC has a regulatory amendment published in Part I of Gazette with a 60-day comment period. This

amendment includes the recommendations regarding the ER TF efforts for ERAPs.

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

TC is working with FRA on a NAR’s reduction program. The catalyst that started this effort was the

inconsistency in reporting and performing inspections. This will be an internal NAR reduction

inspection standard.


Docket T1.1.4

Procedures for Securing Approval

At the July 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported that a strawman is being completed to distribute to the

TF. Charges from T55.5 have been folded into this group.

At the April 2019 meeting, this docket was COD

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

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

TF list needs to be updated. COD

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

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

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

Handbooks.

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

TF.

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

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

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

Handbooks.

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

strawman. COD

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

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

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

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

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

what is exactly approved under service equipment.

AAR M-1002 Standards


Task Force:

Name Company Name Company

Forister

(Discussant)

Association of American

Railroads Morgan GBW Railcar Services

Becherer Transquip Muellner Fort Vale Engineering

Clugg Salco Products Walker Federal Railroad

Administration

Foley Metso Automation USA Nunez Kelso Technologies

Segaf Transport Canada Prince Flowserve Corporation

Gentile Engineered Controls Prunty McKenzie Valve & Machining

Hoang Midland Manufacturing Rader Greenbrier Management

Services

Loman AllTranstek Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

RG Ashton BOE L Culligan ARI

McAbery Metal Goods Manufacturing Keltz Federal Railroad

Administration

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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


DOCKET T1.3.1

Consider M-1003 Recommended Practice for Sample Plans

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

At the April 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister provided the background and TF charge. RG Ashton and

Shaun Singh were added to TF during this meeting. COD

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

TF.

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported that at the July 2018 executive session new

business docket T100-18 the TCC took the following action:

Action Taken: Motion approved to open a docket under main session. TF Charge: To develop a

recommendation from the TCC to the QAC on making an M-1003 recommended practice for Sample

Plans. Possibly using the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard. This action was taken based on TCC

efforts ongoing within private docket matters.

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

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting.

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

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

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:


Forister Association of American

Railroads Hoyt Salco Products

Allen AllTranstek Prochnow Salco Products

Geneva ARI Becherer Transquip

Strouse FRA Croson Transquip

Morgan Greenbrier Verhey Trinity Corporate Services,

LLC

Ricketts Rescar White Trinity Rail

Standish Rescar Ashton AAR BOE

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 To develop a recommendation from the TCC to the QAC on making an M-1003 recommended

practice for sample plan. Possible using the existing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard.


DOCKET T5.32

Review Tank Car Requirements in AAR Office & Field Manual

October 2019 update, B. Siebold provided an update regarding docket T5.32 via email. Refer to the

attached document.

• TCC Docket T5.32- 8-13-19 Proposal too TCC

At the July 2019 meetings, B. Siebold summarized the addition of two charges to the TF at the April

meeting. He requested that docket T5.32 be moved to the interrelated committee section of the October

TCC agenda. It was noted that the timing of the publication of the next Office and Filed manual will

require that the TF forward proposals to EEC/ ARB prior to the October 2019 meeting. The committee

agreed that the TF should proceed with the proposal development.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF has met, and the chair requested that Office

manual be included to charge 3. The chair also requested a 4th charge as an “interface / liaison on TCC

matters that affect or involve CRB/ARB committee. TCC approved both requests and this Standards

Docket will move in the TCC agenda to an inter-related committee docket. The TF is considering

Charge 1 related to Rule 88b.2 inspections as priority. COD

ACTION: AAR to update TF charges

At the January 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the October 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported on the following:

• The group will reconvene in 4Q18 and I will ask my TF to consider making progress in a 2

phased approach.

• Phase 1 will tackle charge #3 which is mostly what the TF developed under previous TF chair

Mr. Rader, with exception of Rule 81. We will give this a double check against the current field

manual / office manual to ensure the proposal is still viable.

• Phase 2 will then handle our charges #1 & 2 that specifically relate to Rule 81 / 88.

❖ AAR Staff Note: Greenbrier requested to remove Tony Warwick and replace him with Tyler

Chambers. TF chair also approves addition of Larry Golden (GATX) and Larry Culligan (ARI)

At the July 2018 meeting, COD

At the April 2018 meeting, COD

TF Addition: Jim Smith (Transco Railway Products).


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


Railroads Warwick The Greenbrier Companies

Leiby Quality Transportation Services Smith The Andersons Rail Group

Loman AllTranstek Smith Transco Railway Products

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review January 2014 decision to change Rule 88

2 Review Rule 81

3 Review any other section within AAR Field Manual and office manual related to tank cars.

4 Interface/Liaison on TCC matters that involve CRB and ARB committees


DOCKET T50.57

Operational Effects on Safety Relief Device Performance

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

with 75 psi.

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

year.


At the 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


Task Force:


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

Controls

Cozzolino Girard Equipment Lacroix Kelso Technologies

Gonzalez Federal Railroad Administration Loman AllTranstek

Harm Girard Equipment Raj Federal Railroad Administration

Herbel Trinity Industries Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

Hoang Midland Manufacturing Thompson Sims Professional Engineers

Johnson McKenzie Valve & Machining

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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.


DOCKET T59.2.1

Appendix R Review to Address TCID Requirements

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that the proposed revisions to appendix R made by the

T80.2.4 were being reviewed by the TF and additional changes proposed to incorporate the TCID

database. A proposal is expected for the October 2019 meeting.

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

seeking new members.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that there is ongoing work in Appendix W and

Appendix R that impacts the TCID requirements. Appendix R needs to be revised and updated to reflect

the location of the TCID system at Railinc. The templates and instructions will be posted on the Railinc

website for industry access and Appendix R would refer to those templates and instructions.

TCC received an attachment from K. Dorsey on the 2019 projects scheduled to the TCID system at

Railinc. J. Byrne explained the details of the proposed projects.

Action Taken: a motion was made, seconded to approve the scope as written. The vote passed on

majority with the following “NO” votes recorded on the principle that approving a Railinc project

budget (as presented) was outside purview of this technical committee: BNSF, UP, CP (BNSF proxy) &

CN.

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

ongoing will impact the proposal.

At the July 2018 meeting, update provided in background. TCID transition from Simms Engineering to

Railinc is underway. Prior to the January 2019 TCC meeting the plan is to have it programmatically

complete and then a decision will be made on when to implement. A list of upgrades is being developed

by the industry and those will be handled in the future once a timeline and budget has been allocated.

Budget will come by way of user fees. Once complete with the decision on the implementation

timeframe AAR will publish a CPC on Appendix R.

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

• The task force will continue the work to remove outdated references and fully incorporate TCID.

This began as a rewrite of Appendix R but required changes have been identified in multiple

other Appendices. All proposed changes will be completed and then provided to the tank car

committee to determine implementation as other task forces are currently working on these same

Appendices.

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


• 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.

Task Force:


Shultz (Chair) UTLX Morgan GBW Railcar Services

Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Schultz Union Tank Car Company

Jachim Rescar Companies Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

Johnson AllTranstek Student Gunnison, LLC

Loman AllTranstek

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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


DOCKET T59.2.2

TCID Template Review

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that future templates would be provided as part of a builder’s

approval package for a new stub sill design.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF needs to provide a recommendation on when a

new template is required and instructions to EEC on the requirements for a template when a new sill

design is proposed.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey discussed the need for a standing Railinc TCID Template

Review Tag. TCID form 1 would stay with Railinc and any change made to the database would also be

made to this form.

M. Forister reminded the TCC of the action from July 2017 meeting which stated “At the July 2017

meeting, TCC agreed on the following additional TF charge: to develop a process in Chapter 1 for

when TCID templates are required to be submitted. One method to consider is to require the template to

be submitted when the design is submitted to the EEC for approval.”

Action Taken:

1. To add the TF charge agreed to in July 2017 to this docket as follows: TF to develop a proposal

for Chapter 1 specifying the process of stub sill design approval associated with the stub sill

inspection template and when that would be added to the TCID online portal.

It is unclear today when a new approval is required if an existing approved stub sill is modified or if an

existing approved stub sill is repaired to a condition not previously approved.

Action Taken:

1. RSI (lead by AD McKisic) will develop strawman language for when new stub sill approval is

required if an existing approved stub sill is modified or if an existing approved stub sill is

repaired to a condition not previously approved. Once RSI is complete the TF will develop a

proposal to the TCC for consideration.

At the October 2018 meeting, J. Schultz reported that in November 2018 TCID is migrating over to

Railinc from Simms Engineering. The TCID Template effort may reside with the Railinc Tag efforts

soon. The executive committee needs to decide administratively how to report from the Railinc Tag to

the TCC. Do we keep this docket or open a new docket?

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

and the EEC.

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

• Task force completed work that was not able to be published before the transition of the

database to Railinc was initiated and task force is currently on hold until after the transition

published before the transition of the database to Railinc was initiated and is currently on hold

until after the transition.


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

TCID Templates. COD

Task Force:


Shultz (Chair) UTLX Mozingo Trinity Industries

Batchelor National Steel Car Limited Perez Union Tank Car Company

Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

Dalske American Railcar Industries Saxton Greenbrier/ Gunderson

Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

Johnson AllTranstek Strouse Federal Railroad Administration

Moloodi National Steel Car Limited

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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

to Sims Professional Engineers with respect to TCID logic.


DOCKET T60.17

Review of Volume Determination for Tank Cars

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

Task Force Charge: Determine if the current M-1002 requirements for determining the volume of a tank

need to be modified or expanded.

August 21-22, 2019

The AAR task force members met at the AllTranstek offices in Downers Grove, IL from August 21-22,

2019 to work on an updated draft proposal. Weekly conference calls have been organized by the API

2554 Chair, Valerie Hobson. Weekly calls will continue until the 2019 Fall Committee on Petroleum

Measurement Standards Meeting, to be held the week of October 14th, 2019.


Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier

Companies

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 The Greenbrier

Companies

At the July 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

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

resumed. COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, COD.

At the October 2018 meeting, S. Hopper reported that unfortunately the API chair passed away and

thus docket is on hold.

At the July 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that there is additional work being done by the TF.

K. Warner reported that the API TF met in Houston on 5/24/2018 to outline the scope. COD

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

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

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.

Task Force:


S. Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Company Jones American Petroleum Institute

Alderson AllTranstek Matzo Trinity Industries

Batchelor National Steel Car Limited Meyer Exxon Mobil

Carlson Measurement Strategies Philley Exxon Mobil

Edgel Union Tank Car Company Warner American Petroleum Institute

Sixkiller The Greenbrier Companies

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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

modified or expanded.


DOCKET T80.2.4

Welding Task Force Proposals

October 2019 update, M. Untermeyer provided an update regarding docket T80.2.4 via email. He

reported that task force is considering the removal of the provision for patch plate repair from Appendix

R. In view of the current requalification requirements for AAR tank cars, the task force is questioning

whether patch plates should be allowed going forward. They are still in the process of gathering

information from various car owners, so no proposal is ready for TCC consideration at this time. Refer

to the attached documents.

• Comprehensive proposed changes to Appendix R and W (Same proposals that were submitted to

the TCC for consideration during the July 2019 executive session)

• Current task force membership list

• Task force comment form with proposals for fused and unfused backing to be added to

Appendix W

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that the Appendix R proposals of this task force were being

amended by the T59.2.1 TF and the combined proposal should be complete by October. The TF is

considering adding flash welding criteria to appendix W.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF met the day prior. The TF is discussing the

requirements for welding TC-128 after post weld heat treatment. COD

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that he will seek all final TF proposal from the

Appendix W TF chair so that action can be taken by the TCC on the most current TF proposals. Goal is

to try and have this reviewed and approved during the monthly TCC calls prior to the April 2019 TCC

face-to-face meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Untermeyer reported that the TF met 10/16/2018 and the local post

weld heat procedure requirements are being addressed. A replacement R.4 figure (placement of heating

pads) is completed and will soon be proposed. The TF identified a hard stop maximum temperature of

1250F, but if LPWHT exceeds this temperature the affected area will need to be replaced by a tank

insert. The TF is still working on how to determine the extent or magnitude of the affected area. The TF

is also recommending AWS 3.0 Standard for terms and definitions be incorporated as a mandatory

reference in Appendix W of M-1002. Regarding those materials listed in Appendix M, the TF has added

verbiage to Table W.8 for procedure qualification. Not all the materials are listed in M-1002 and

therefore a recommended proposal is forthcoming.

At the July 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey is working with BNSF’s Bruce Siebold on improving the

organizations of Appendix W welding requirements. Discussions on the proposals remains in the

executive committee.

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

attachment for update.


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.


Task Force:


Untermeyer (Chair) AllTranstek J. Pasqua Salco Products

D. Allbritten Salco Products R. Morgan Greenbrier

V. Costanzo GATX D. Smook Midwest Railcar

Gallant American Railcar Industries L. Strouse Federal Railroad Administration

B. Hale American Railcar Industries J. Strong Federal Railroad Administration

J. Russell Trinity Rail V. Walker Federal Railroad Administration

S. Hopper GBRX A. Willaredt Midwest Railcar

S. McCullough AllTranstek M. Tait AllTranstek

Gronberg Watco McFarlane Midwest Railcar

D. Edgel UTLX C.Meeker UTLX

R. Delgatty UTLX C.Gamblin GBRX

L. Welander Trinity Rail J. Lehmann Quality Testing

J. Killion UTLX N. Mitchel Trinity Rail

M. Forsstrom CIT

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Consider changes in Appendix W requirements


DOCKET T87.6.1

Proposed Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for Ethanol & Crude Oil

Tank Cars

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

• At the July 2019 Executive TCC meeting docket T87.6.1 stands approved as written using a 75

psi STD PRD. This was based on the fact that no hard evidence or NAR data was found to

indicate the 75 psi STD PRD causes more NARS. At the April 2019 General TCC meeting a

shipper had questioned the use of 75 psi PRD and had concerns it increased NARS. Todd

Treichel reviewed the NAR data and reported there was no trend or records collected that

indicated the 75 psi PRD is causing more NARS than a 165 psi PRD. The 75 psi PRD was

chosen as a safer alternative on class 3 flammable cars to maintain a lower internal tank pressure

in a pool fire event.

At the July 2019 TCC meeting, it was reported that some shipper groups asked that the committee

reconsider the requirement for 75 psi STD valves. The stated reason was to prevent a NAR’s. The TF

chair noted that the TF had reviewed the available NAR data from the Safety Project database and that

no measurable NAR issues were reported on 75 psi valves vs. 165 psi valves. He further noted that

although cars equipped with either valve would discharge significant amounts of lading if the tanks

were subjected to a fire event, tanks equipped with a 165 psi valve would allow internal tank pressure to

increase resulting in a significantly higher release of energy when the tank finally failed. It was

suggested that if there was any data to support the increased NAR risk it should be forwarded to the

TCC.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF has been asked to look at NAR data for PRV’s.

There is some concern that removing 165 psi valves and replacing them with 75 psi valves could lead to

an increase in NAR’s from cars operating in manifest trains.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that the TF proposed language has been approved by

the TCC for publishing in a CPC for comment (April 2018); but instead of releasing this CPC separately

from the efforts of T87.8 it was decided this meeting to release the changes under one CPC for both this

docket and T87.8 since it effects the same Chapter 2 requirements. Due to the urgency of getting the

AAR standard updated to reflect current federal regulations, the goal is to have this proposal complete

no later than the October 2019 TCC meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, AAR reported the need to publish a CPC for comment based on the

action taken during the April 2018 executive session meeting.

At the July 2018 meeting, AAR reported the need to publish a CPC for comment based on the action

taken during the April 2018 executive session meeting.

At the April 2018 meeting, T. Sisto provided the summary report to the TCC in February 2018. The

TF proposal is ready for action by the TCC under executive docket.

During the April 2018 executive session meeting, the TCC discussed the revised proposal as provided in


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

was taken:

Action Taken: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the propose rule update as edited

below and for AAR to issue a CPC for comment. Edits made since previous approved language is

identified in underline for add and strikethrough for remove. All other text including the italicized

strikethrough was already approved to remove at the January 2018 meeting.

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

M-1002.

❖ Staff Note: See T87.8 Action Item 2 from January 2018. AAR staff might want to include within this

same CPC for comment the cleanup as agreed by the TCC under docket T87.8 to reflect the final

rulemaking HM-251 and final rulemaking HM-251C. Federal regulations have been implemented and

paragraph 2.7 has been overcome by these final federal rulemakings.

Proposed rule updates:

2.7.3 Pressure Relief Devices for DOT111 Class cars in flammable liquid service

Class 111 tank cars used to transport packing Group I and II material with the proper shipping names

"petroleum crude oil," "alcohols, n.o.s.," and "ethanol and gasoline mixture" must be equipped with

reclosing pressure relief devices. Upon approval of Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration

(PHMSA), non-reclosing device can be used where the applicant demonstrates that a non-reclosing

device is required and affords an equivalent level of safety.

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

cars in Class 3 Flammable Liquid service ordered date converted or constructed ordered date built new

after July 1, 2018 January 1, 2019 must be equipped with a reclosing pressure relief device having a

nominal start-to-discharge (STD) of 75 psig. with a reclosing pressure relief device sized in accordance

with M-1002 Appendix A and must meet the

thermal protection requirements of 49 CFR 179.18(b). The following exception for conversion to

DOT117R, is when a DOT111 tank car is equipped with only fiberglass as a thermal protection system

it must have a design intended to hold the fiberglass securely in place to prevent sagging and resists

voids. Otherwise, the pressure relief device is limited to 75 psig start- to- discharge (STD).

At the January 2018 meeting, the TCC discussed the TF proposal.

Action Taken 1: TCC request that the TF chair provide an executive summary of the technical results

of the AFFTAC runs to the TCC members ASAP.

Action Taken 2: TCC made edits to the TF proposal as shown below. Motion made, seconded, and

passed to introduce the revised executive committee proposal during the April 2018 TCC meeting and

then move to the executive committee for disposition.

Proposed rule updates:

2.7.3 Pressure Relief Devices for DOT111 Class cars in flammable liquid service

Class 111 tank cars used to transport packing Group I and II material with the proper shipping names

"petroleum crude oil," "alcohols, n.o.s.," and "ethanol and gasoline mixture" must be equipped with


reclosing pressure relief devices. Upon approval of Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration

(PHMSA), non-reclosing device can be used where the applicant demonstrates that a non-reclosing

device is required and affords an equivalent level of safety.

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

DOT117 class tank cars in Class 3 Flammable Liquid service converted or constructed after July 1,

2018 must be equipped with a reclosing pressure relief device having a nominal start-to- discharge

(STD) of 75 psig. with a reclosing pressure relief device sized in accordance with M- 1002 Appendix A

and must meet the thermal protection requirements of 49 CFR 179.18(b). The following exception for

conversion to DOT117R, is when a DOT111 tank car is equipped with only fiberglass as a thermal

protection system it must have a design intended to hold the fiberglass securely in place to prevent

sagging and resists voids. Otherwise, the pressure relief device is limited to 75 psig start- to- discharge

(STD).

Task Force:


Sisto (Chair) GATX Rail Corporation Ippolito Canadian National Railway

Bolds Bolds & Associates Nunez Kelso Technologies

Dorsey Association of American

Railroads Perez Union Tank Car Company

Gambow Kelso Technologies Rader Watco Companies

Heidkamp GATX Rail Corporation Reckker American Railcar Industries

Herbel Trinity Industries Strouse Federal Railroad Administration

Johnson McKenzie Valve Treichel RSI-AAR

Loman AllTranstek Welch SMBC Rail Services

Machenburg CSX Transportation Woodall AllTranstek

McKisic Trinity Industries

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Proposed pressure relief valve Requirements for Ethanol and Crude Oil Tank Cars


DOCKET T87.8

Develop Standards for Flammable Liquid Tank Cars (DOT-117)

At the July 2019 meeting, this docket was COD.

• E. Apland was added as a task force member.

At the April 2017 meeting, this docket was COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that the requirements in M-1002 under both Chapter 1

and Chapter 2 must be reviewed and revised to address tank cars produced prior to HM-251 and after

HM-251. Included in this is a comprehensive review of federal regulations to make sure there is not a

conflict in AAR standards.

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

TF Charge: Perform a gap analysis and make a recommendation for standards in M-1002 Chapter 1

and Chapter 2 for non-pressure tank cars in flammable liquid service and other commodities in packing

group 1 & 2.

TF Members: (TBD) Transport Canada, AD McKisic, Joe Perez, Rob Benedict, Scott Murray, Kelly

Davis, Alice Koethe, Anthony Ippolito, Andy Ash, Paul Williams, Ryan Clark, Tony Sisto

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that the language under 2.7 of Chapter 2 of M- 1002

related to DOT-117 specification needs to be updated based on the July 2018 TCC meeting action item

and the recent DOT interpretation reference number 18-0036 dated 9/18/2018.

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

Action Item: Ken Dorsey will develop updated language under paragraph 2.7 of Chapter 2 of M-1002

related DOT-117 specification which will encompass all related regulation language from Transport

Canada, US DOT, and TCC actions.

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

TCC meeting.

At the January 2018 meeting, AAR needs to perform action item 1 and 2 as stated in the minutes from

the July 2017 meeting. B. Fronczak presented the current fleet make up of DOT-111 and DOT-117 tank

cars shipping petroleum crude oil, ethanol, and all other flammable liquids. Two action items:

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

material and public publications.

Action Item 2: A motion made, seconded, and passed to have AAR staff update Chapter 2 paragraph

2.7 to reflect the final rulemaking HM-251 and final rulemaking HM-251C. Federal regulations have

been implemented and paragraph 2.7 has been overcome by these final rulemakings.


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.






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.






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


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:



Railroads TBD Transport Canada

McKisic Trinity Industries Perez Union Tank Car Company

Benedict Murray Exxon Mobil

Davis Renewable Fuels Koethe Association of American

Railroads

Ippolito CN Ash RAC

Williams NS Clark KCS

Sisto GATX Apland Marble Rock Company


TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1

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.


DOCKET T87.9

TIH Tank Car Transition Plan

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that the non -normalized tanks had become prohibited in

interchange beginning July 1, 2019. The only issue reported was a group of tanks manufactured from

stainless steel that were showing as non-normalized in Umler. The equipment tracking systems appear

to have been updated as no new reports of stopped cars have occurred.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF noted that on July 1, 2019 non-normalized cars transporting TIH

would be prohibited in interchange. The Canadian regulations will prohibit those same cars in July of

2021. The TF is concerned that a number of these cars are still in service. Some mechanism for

verifying that cars built before 1989 are constructed of normalized steel. It is noted that there were some

cars built of normalized steel before 1989 but it was not a common practice.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that DOT is developing an NPRM on the specification

change from an “I” car to what is believed to be an “M” car designation.

B. Siebold stated that the T5.31 TF is working on the TIH matrix as the next priority, however there will

be challenges on developing that matrix from special permit variations and lack of a final tank

specification marking for HM-246 compliant cars.

New TF Charge: Develop a recommendation to DOT and TC to facilitate the transition to the new TIH

specification and transition plan. (See below TF Charge 2)

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

Sloane, Justin Louchhiem

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that AAR issued CPC-1336 on July 27, 2018 which

updates CPC-1325 and changes the implementation date of new Chapter 2 paragraph 2.8.1 from July 1,

2023 to December 31, 2027.

Outstanding Action Item:

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

cars.

At the July 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey and B. Fronczak reported on the AAR’s plans to issue an update

to CPC-1325 changing the implementation date of paragraph 2.8.1 from July 1, 2023 to December 31,

2027. There were no objections to the revision to the TIH Tank Car Transition Plan.

Action Item:

1. AAR to publish updated version of CPC-1325 to reflect the above.

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

cars.


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:



Railroads Flahive Koch

McKisic Trinity Williams NS

Perez UTC Slone ACC

Louchhiem TFI Koethe AAR

Ippolito (Chair) CN

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 TIH Tank Car Transition Plan


DOCKET T88.1-93

Evaluation and Use of Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF is looking at including new techniques to evaluate weld quality. The

committee asked that information including sensitivity and reliability of any new techniques being

proposed for inclusion.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF met the day prior. Making progress. It is

planned to have a proposal by the July 2019 meeting.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that he will seek all final TF proposal from the

Appendix T task force chair so that action can be taken by the TCC on the most current proposals. Goal

is to try and have this reviewed and approved during the monthly TCC calls prior to the April 2019

TCC face-to-face meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, D. Ronzani reported on the draft proposal provided by TF on

10/16/2018. Proposal to be considered by the executive TCC in January 2019.

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

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.

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.

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:


Ronzani (Chair) AllTranstek Morgan GBW Railcar Services

Alderson AllTranstek Pasqua Salco Products

Allbritten Salco Products Richards Midwest Railcar Repair

Cole American Railcar Industries Riggs Union Tank Car Company

Churchwell ARI Smith American Railcar Industries

Dinell AllTranstek Smith Transco

Edgel Union Tank Car Company Strouse Federal Railroad Administration

Gamblin Greenbrier Management Services Tait AllTranstek

Hopper Greenbrier Management Services Trevett GBW Railcar Services

Huber Union Tank Car Company Walker Federal Railroad Administration

Johnson GATX Corporation Walters NDT LIII

Lehmann Quality Testing Services, Inc Welander Trinity Rail

McCullough AllTranstek Woloszyk Salco Products

Meeker Union Tank Car Company


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]


DOCKET T90.39

Rupture Disc Tolerance Requirements

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that AD. McKisic and K. Dorsey are working with TC to allow

ASME tolerance bands. The remaining task is to develop petitions for DOT and TC proposing changes

to regulatory requirements for rupture disks.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF chair reported that he would be seeking a petition for rulemaking to

allow different tolerances for rupture disks than allowed in the regulations. There remain 3 tasks to

adopt the ASME tolerance standard as the AAR rupture disk standard.

At the January 2019 meeting, AD McKisic discussed the four recommendations via the PowerPoint

presentation discussed during the October 2018 TCC meeting. Recommendation 4 was removed for

consideration by the TCC per request form TF chair because data is needed back from the valve

manufacturers.

Recommendation 1

• The Tank Car Committee should adopt rupture disc tolerances of ±5% as specified in ASME

Section VIII, Division 1 (UG 127(a)(1)).

• M-1002 Appendix A should be modified to the following:

▪ 4.2.2 The permissible tolerance for the burst pressure of a rupture disc must be ±5%.

▪ Update Table A.3 to reflect new values

Recommendation 2

• The Tank Car Committee should petition the Department of Transportation to adopt the ASME

tolerances and modify 49 CFR Part §179.15(f)(4) to the following:

▪ The non-reclosing pressure relief device must be closed with a rupture disc that is

compatible with the lading and manufactured in accordance with Appendix A of the

AAR Specifications for Tank Cars. The tolerance for a rupture disc is ±5 percent of the

burst pressure marked on the disc

Recommendation 3

Petition TC to incorporate CGSB standard 43.147

• The Tank Car Committee should petition the Transport Canada to adopt the ASME tolerances

and modify TP14877E-2018 paragraph 8.2.6.7 to the following:

▪ A rupture disc must:

o d. have an actual burst pressure within ±5% of the burst pressure marked on the

disc

Action Taken: a motion made, seconded, and passed to have K Dorsey, AD Mckisic, and A. Koethe to

develop petitions to DOT and TC on recommendation 2 and 3. Then the changes will be made to M-

1002 Appendix A 4.2.2 if adopted by both TC and DOT and published via CPC.

At the October 2018 meeting, AD McKisic provided a PowerPoint presentation on current TF efforts

which included four TF recommendations to be considered by the TCC executive committee. TF

proposal was provided only a few days before the TCC meeting.


Action Taken: A motion made, seconded, and passed to move the four TF recommendations to the

TCC executive committee for consideration.

AAR staffed asked if the TF considered the railroad transportation environment in the proposal since

ASME criteria is typically standards for stationary tanks. TF chair stated it was reviewed.

FRA asked if the data represented by the charts in the presentation had any failure data to prove the

charts were accurate, the response was no by the TF chair, the charts are just there for visual purposes.

At the July 2018 meeting, AD McKisic reported that the TF has not met yet, however will soon with

the focus on drafting language prior to the October 2018 TCC meeting.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR discussed the action from the January 2018 meeting. Rupture disc

combo valves will be included in the second TF charge.

TF member additions: Brian Ricketts (Alltranstek), Tom Richardson (Marsh Rail Car Services, Inc.,

Kaleb Hoyt (Salco Products), Khiem Hoang (Midland)

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

At the January 2018 meeting, the TCC agreed to add a new TF charge to draft new language for

rupture disc tolerance requirements considering the existing federal regulations, AAR standards, and

ASME standards. TF participation will be solicited during the April TCC meetings.

Task Force:


McKisic (Chair) Trinity Hoang Midland

Ricketts AllTranstek Richardson Marsh Rail Car Services

Hoyt Salco Products

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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


DOCKET T91.2.4

Review Core Elements of Appendix B

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated this will be presented in another town hall format at the

October 2019 meeting. It is anticipated that the new release of M-1003 will be published and will be

part of the presentation in October.

❖ Staff note: It is proposed that a second town hall meeting be held at the October 2019 meeting.

The town hall is proposed to include Appendix B issues, the online facility application system

and the new release of M-1003.

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

meeting.

At the January 2019 meeting, discussed under executive session.

At the October 2018 meeting, AAR reported that the revised Appendix B, associated Chapter 1 and

AAR Appendix B response summary document was provided to industry with the meeting material

online. TCC will consider next action during the executive session.

At the July 2018 meeting, discussed under executive session.

At the April 2018 meeting, M. Forister (AAR) on behalf of the TF Chair Kirk Warner and the TF

members provided the industry with a presentation on the T91.2.4 TF approved proposal of Appendix B

of M-1002 and associated Chapter 1 definition proposals. Here is the highlights of the presentation:

• Recognition of TF members

• Recognition of the TF 2-year and 9-month effort

• Recognition of the TF charge

• Reminded industry of the T91.2.2 Tank Car Facility Application System and T91.2.3

Tank Car Facility that Perform Lining and Coatings TF work that was brought within

T91.2.4.

• Summary of M-1002 Appendix B\

• Full Transparency of the AAR Tank Car Facility Certification Process.

• Clarity on the AAR Tank Car Facility Certification Requirements.

• Alignment of AAR M-1002 and M-1003 program requirements.

• One online AAR facility certification system.

• One audit report requirements.

• Overview of M-1002 Appendix B

• Scope, Objective, Definitions and Context Meaning.

• M-1003 QA Requirements.

• M-1002 Technical Approval Requirements (i.e. certification elements, publications,

personnel qualifications, subcontracting, mobile operations, demonstration capability).

• Administrative provisions (i.e. AAR M-1003 online application system, reference M-

1003 for administrative procedures (i.e. responses to audit findings, request for


reconsideration, denial or withdrawal of certification, and appeal) , 3-year certification

cycle, change in ownership, adding certification elements, withdrawing certification

elements, and live certification registry).

• Summary of Chapter 1 Definitions

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

Benefits of the T91.2.4 TF Approved Proposal Structure and Effect

• Chapter 1 Definition proposal is the foundation to the benefits.

• The benefits below are either directly or indirectly applicable to all of industry (domino effect)

Benefits:

Chapter 1 Definitions:

• Provides the foundation for which the requirements in Appendix B apply.

• Provides clarity and intent

Appendix B

• Alignment with AAR MSRP Section J (M-1003) resulting in:

• One audit schedule, instead of two

• One comprehensive audit, instead of two

• One single audit report, instead of two

• One expiration date of certification, instead of two

• One administrative process, instead of two

• Clarifies the minimum demonstration capability to be performed by each facility to obtain and

maintain certification.

• Clarifies how the demonstrations directly coincide with the M-1003 Chapter 2 Quality

Assurance Program Requirements.

• Allows for certification to comply with existing rules and regulations

Integration of M-1002 Appendix B into Existing M-1003 Online AAR System

• One system for facilities, auditors, and committee members to use related to the process

• One AAR system for Managing AAR Facility Certification Programs

• Elimination of recertification applications

• One application process, instead of two

• One ballot process for the TCC and QAC, instead of two

• One system with a communication tool between TCC, QAC, and Auditor on report balloting

• One system with a communication tool between auditor and facility on handling audit finding

reports

• One system with a communication tool to display a “live registry” of certified tank car facilities.

Eliminates the need for CPC’s listing approved facilities

• One system for auditors to integrate mobile application software, retrieval of previous audit

reports, schedule audits, issue fee letters, upload audit report, communicate with TCC/QAC on

ballots, manage AAFR’s, creates transaction log of events, and receive notifications.

• Improvement in AAR’s ability to communicate internally and externally to industry.


• Each facility will have a status indicator for the certification process, this doesn’t exist today.

• One system for handling change request (adding certification elements, change ownership or

location, withdrawing certification elements)

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

facility certification program.

Industry representatives provided feedback to the proposal during the meeting.

Action Item: The Tank Car Committee to consider the approved T91.2.4 approved TF proposal during

tomorrow’s TCC executive meeting for publishing a CPC for comment.

At the January 2018 meeting, the TF proposal, once AAR’s law department completes their review, is

expected to be released four weeks prior to April 2018 TCC meeting. Task Force:


Warner (Chair) American Petroleum Institute McKinley GATX Rail Corporation

Bui GATX Rail Corporation Morgan GBW Railcar Services

DeLafosse Salco Riggs Union Tank Car Company

RG Ashton AAR Bureau of Explosives Siebold BNSF Railway Company


Railroads Standish Rescar Companies

Keltz Federal Railroad Administration Dudar AllTranstech

Lawler Trinity Industries


TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review Core Elements of Appendix B

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


DOCKET T92.18

Review Stencil Placement Requirements for Tank Cars

October 2019 update, J. Rader provided an update regarding docket T92.18 via email:

• Task force met on September 11th, 2019 to discuss the new charge with respect to amending the

proposal to include the marking requirements for the Class 113 tank car.

• Addition to the task force: Scott Nason, Chart Industries, Tyler Chambers, Greenbrier

• Scott Nason will provide “Qualification Stencil” drawings for Class 113 tank car for inclusion

into Appendix C of the Specifications for Tank Cars. See for example Appendix C, Figure C7,

C8 and C9. T. Chambers will update the current AutoCAD drawings in the proposal to reflect

the current federal marking requirements based on Scott’s work.

• Task force will also recommend adding several new paragraphs to Appendix C to reflect the

federal marking requirements for the Class 113 tank car. (e.g. “Do not Hump or Cut Off While

in Motion”, and the date on which the rupture disc was last replaced and the initials of the

person making the replacement on the outer jacket).

• Status report will be presented at the October TCC 2019 meeting in Addison, TX.


At the 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.

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 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.


DOCKET T92.19

Review Appendix C for Compliance with Federal Regulation

At the July 2019 meetings, COD

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that work is ongoing, and DOT and AAR need to complete

work on the stenciling requirements for DOT 113 and DOT 115 cars.

At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported this docket is currently COD. The TF concept is to

keep AAR car requirements and perform gap analysis with regs such that AAR requirements for DOT

tank cars is a simple supplement to the regulations. B. Siebold expressed concern that this docket

continues to be stagnant and that industry is now 6+ years beyond HM- 216B. BNSF would like to see

the TF prioritize this for 2019.

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

At the October 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported on this new docket and summarized the following

items from the July 2018 TCC meeting:

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

• During a recent AAR audit the following intent of paragraph 2.3.3.2.6 of Appendix C of M-1002

was questioned. It was brought to AAR’s attention by the BOE auditor and AAR staff notified

Ken Dorsey and TCC Chair Andy Ash. It was decided it should be discussed here.

Here is the background:

2.3.3.2.6 Valves and fittings may be replaced in kind on tank cars without changing the qualification

dates marked on the tank when performed by a certified facility. The facility replacing the valve or

fitting shall maintain records of the valve or fitting replacement throughout the qualification interval.

AAR recently had an auditor audit a facility under C6 initial certification. Found the facility replacing

all service equipment on a Chlorine car on year 5 yet the qualification stencil on the side of the car was

set for 10 years. The facility responded to the auditor and said they are allowed to due this per 2.3.3.2.6

of Appendix C. This appears to be a gap in our standard because per federal regulation under 49 CFR

180.509(K) the tank car owner is responsible for determining service equipment inspection and test

frequency for qualification based on the design level of reliability and safety of the equipment are met.

The facility told the auditor that the reason why they are switching them out is because it is the safe

thing to do, but when asked by the AAR auditor if they are following car owner instructions the facility

responded that they could not find the authorization from the car owner as required by 49 CFR

180.513(b). It is AAR’s understanding that they have been doing this for the past 5 years following

2.3.3.2.6. This AAR paragraph is in conflict with the federal regulations for qualification of service

equipment since the facility is removing all valves and ordering new valves to replace on the car every

five years.


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.


NEW 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

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

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.


DOCKET T93.20

Review Appendix D for Compliance with Current 49 CFR Part 180

Inspection Requirements

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that L. Loman and M. Forister are in the process of

reviewing appendix D. Attempts to remove federal regulations from Appendix D and align

qualifications requirements on AAR and DOT tank cars will be proposed.

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

The original task force charge was based on a request to add a flow chart for valve and fitting

qualification process for valves not integral to the tank. A previous task force rewrote App D

• 3.2 and created two flow charts. One of these was accidentally not added to Appendix D upon

final publication.

Instead of adding the flow chart and reviewing for any other missing information, some of the task force

members wanted to revisit the topic of having to rebuild valves and fittings at the time of qualification.

Tom Phemister of FRA was consulted and advised that the subject was not open for discussion. All

valves and fittings must be rebuilt (or replaced) at time of qualification.

Afterwards, the TF was asked to review section 4.0 and 5.0

• 4.2 Tank Hydrotest – the TF decided it would be best to have the Appendix T TF review

hydrotesting. It was approved to move this section review to Appendix T.

Questions:

1. Does Appendix D need to keep a reference indicating when a hydrotest is required?

2. Appendix T provide the method requirements for hydrotesting?

• 4.3 PRV Testing – Is this still needed, or should it now require the tank car facility to use

the equipment owner’s procedures? (like App D 3.2.1.1)

• 4.4 Interior Heater Coil Hydtrotest – do the same questions from 4.2 above apply?

• 4.5 Test Gauges – no comments from the TF. Does this stay here? IF so, some STD

pressures need to be added. Should it be reviewed by Appendix T TF?

Currently, note e/ exists mentioning “digital or dial gauges of greater range may be used …” Does this

need to be reviewed or better, yet information added about the digital gauge requirements. If so, this

should probably be reviewed by Appendix T TF.

• 5.0 Certificate of Test Form

Does anyone use these instructions or the form anymore? They were created before the concept of

qualification and when tank car facilities were required to make sure that tank cars were inspected and

tested per the federal regulations and industry standards. Car owners are now required to have

procedures/instructions and forms with much greater detail.

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


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

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:


Loman (Chair) AllTranstek Paniewicz Midland Manufacturing

Alexy Federal Railroad Administration Richardson U.S Clay Producers Traffic

Association

Borowski Salco Products Ronzani AllTranstek

Clayton GATX Rail Corporation Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

Edmonds ExxonMobil Chemical Schultz Union Tank Car Company


Railroads Standish Rescar Companies

Herbel Trinity Industries Verhey Trinity Industries

Humphrey McKenzie Valve & Machining Warner American Petroleum Institute

Jachim Rescar Companies Welch SMBC Rail Services

Muller American Railcar Industries

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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


DOCKET T94.31

Review M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design – Covers for Non-

Pressure Cars

At the July 2019 meeting, DOT discussed testing on different types of manway covers. The

preliminary results of the testing should be available for the October 2019 TCC meeting.

At the April 2019 meeting, the need to determine the relative performance of manway types. It is noted

that there may be a significant reliability difference between cast and fabricated manway covers.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated that a modification is need to the charge. (SEE

DOCKET T95.28)

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

Combine with T95.28.

Docket Title Change:

Old: Consider Removal of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt Hinged and Bolted Manway Assembly New: Review

M-1002 Appendix E paragraph 3.3 Design – Covers for Nonpressure Cars

TF Charge:

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

TF Members: Joe Caccamo, Joe McCann, Elliot Apland, Exxon Mobil, Tony Sisto, Anthony Ippolito,

ARI TBD, UTC TBD, Ken Dorsey

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

charges at the executive session.

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

Discussions were held again on the possibility of removing the allowance of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt

hinged manway cover.

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to open a new docket under main session on

the possibility to remove the allowance of the 6-bolt and 8-bolt hinged and bolted manway assembly.


K. Dorsey will lead the discussions on this docket.


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.

Task Force:



Railroads Apland API

Caccamo ConRail TBD Exxon Mobil

Sisto GATX Ippolito CN

ARI TBD UTC TBD

J. McCann N. Elhart Garlock Seal

C. Blanton The Andersons A.Hall Chu Dow

M. Nunex Kelso C. Reckker ARI

H. Schneider Gaskoa

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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


DOCKET T95.26.1

Review Appendix M Material for Tank Car Tanks

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF Chair has proposed exploring the use of foamed steel in the

construction of tank cars. The committee agreed that the TF can proceed with the investigation.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was noted that this docket was opened to review the allowable materials

used to construct tank car tanks as allowed by appendix M. As the definition of tank car tank has been

changed to included nozzle material the types of materials allowed for nozzles need to be included.

This is a new docket opened for the April 2019 meeting to review the materials listed in Appendix M

for tank car tanks. This is to include the materials allowed for nozzles and to consider inclusion of

allowable materials for tank car jackets.

Action Taken: TCC agreed under docket T95.26 to open a new docket for Appendix M to review tank

car plate material this will include this TF charges 1, 2, and 4. A new docket will be opened on

Appendix M for TF charge 3.

Task Force:


AD McKisic Trinity M. Nunez Kelso

R. Hurley Occidental Chemical K. Dorsey AAR

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.


DOCKET T95.26.2

Review Appendix M Service Equipment Materials

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

COD

❖ Staff note: The requirements for washers in M4.2.3 and M4.3.5 need to be consolidated and

reviewed for possible inclusion of differing specifications as allowable for use.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was noted that this docket was opened to review the materials allowed in

appendix M for service equipment.

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

Action Taken: TCC agreed under docket T 95.26 to open a new docket for Appendix M to review tank

car plate material this will include this TF charges 1, 2, and 4. A new docket will be opened on

Appendix M for TF charge 3.

Task Force:


Loman (Chair) AllTranstek

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Evaluate the materials approved for service equipment


DOCKET T100.9.3

Retention Interval of Radiographic Film

At the July 2019 meeting, the committee agreed to have the TF review the requirements of Chapter 1,

table 1.20 to determine if it should reflect the same retention periods proposed for of table 1.19.

At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that there had only been one comment to the CPC. The

comment requested that the changes in table 19 should be reflected in table 20. It was noted that it

would only make sense the retention requirement for UT would be the same as radiography. The

retention interval for local post weld heat treat records was discussed. The docket will be considered by

the TCC.

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

AAR TCC cannot accept a proposal that conflicts with a federal regulation. The Canadian TDG requires

that inspection results be retained for the interval of qualification. Thus, the direction taken below by the

TCC is consistent with the federal regulations that the retention interval of radiographic film is retained

by the car owner for the full qualification period and the next qualification inspection is completed.

Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed to reject the TF proposal for 5 years and instead

harmonize with TC on “current qualification interval”.

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

T.1.19 Documents retained by car owner

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.

Document Retention Period

Radiographs and radiographic reports Next Qualification Inspection

UT Report 10 years


At the July 2018 meeting, COD.

At the April 2018 meeting, S. Hopper asked if the T100.9.2 TF decision can be reviewed by AAR.

FRA has asked that 10 years remain for this rule. TF continues to develop the proposal. COD.

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

update at the meeting.


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 car

owners to 5 years and align the interval for the retention of radiographic reports for both car owners and

registered tank car facilities to 10 years. The counter proposal also includes verbiage for record

retention for digital radiography and Phased Array UT in order to update to current NDT technology.

The TF plans to meet in early April to discuss the counter proposal. If consensus cannot be reached by

the majority of the group, a White Paper will be prepared and submitted to FRA Council for

clarification of the record retention requirements contained in 49 CFR §180.517 (b).

Updated Task Force List:


Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Companies Konrad Federal Railroad

Administration

Alderson AllTranstek Strouse Federal Railroad

Administration

Churchwell American Railcar Industries Verhey Trinity Industries

Task Force:


Hopper (Chair) The Greenbrier Companies Konrad Federal Railroad Administration

Strouse Federal Railroad Administration Alderson AllTranstek

Verhey Trinity Industries Churchwell American Railcar Industries

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review Chapter 1 record retention of radiographs


DOCKET T100.22.1

Service Equipment Component Tracking - PRV

October 2019 update, C. Edmonds provided an update for docket T100.22.1 via email.

• Pilot program is progressing. Several companies, both non-task force members and task force

members are participating. There are representatives from manufactures, rebuilders, as well as

applicators. Milestone Charts have been generated, and companies continues to register with

Railinc’s test environment. Methodology for incorporation of the PRV CID program has been

established to ensure the smooth transition from Pilot program to official implementation.

Expectation are that PRVs will be supplied by some Pilot manufacturing participants to the

industry by years end. By the January TCC meeting the final recommendation for industry

implementation will be formalized. Currently it is expected the Task Force will recommend a

Jun 1, 2020 implementation date, barring no major issues.

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that TF has volunteers testing the registration of PRV

components. Timelines and schedules are developed for the pilot program. The committee has

expressed interest in expanding to other types of service equipment.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the pilot program for PRV’s had been initiated. The TF

is looking for volunteers to expand the program to other components.

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

Action Taken: motion made, seconded, and passed the following:

“The portion of a PRV that mounts (connects) to the tank car and that has the serial number affixed, is

the “valve”. When that portion of the valve is no longer serviceable by reconditioning or re-

manufacturing, the “valve” with its serial number is to be removed from service.”

Action Item: AAR to publish a CPC reflecting this position in M-1002. Following that, there was

further discussion with COD on:

• Remanufactured vs Reconditioned. Cannot enforce what is not yet mandatory in App B.

• Serial number reassignment if other than the manufacturer. Although allowed today per App A,

no interest or support in assigning a new serial number to a PRV which overrides the original

serial number (if discovered illegible or missing). Likely could use CID to re-establish and

remark original serial number.

• Two piece valve body designs (solution could be for the OEM to mark both top / bottom halves

with same serial number – top half could be exempt from a name plate).

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

project timeline on PRVs.

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

Component Tracking project.

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


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


NEW DOCKET

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

October 2018 TCC meeting.

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

Action Taken: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to RFD this docket and open a new docket

T100.22.1 to report on the activities of Service Equipment PRV Tag. Below is the report given by AAR

staff for PRV TAG on component tracking. This effort has potential to reduce car owner burden

(Exhibit R1s)

Meeting Number of Occurrences

PRV TAG 6

PRV Mini- TAG for data glossary definition 7

Attendance list (attached) details: participants, company, project charter signoff, committee members

and stakeholder groups represented as well as all meeting attendance.

Status on TAG: Within the next 3 weeks we will have a prototype of the UI screens that the TAG can

use to provide feedback and updates. Type of updates will include:

• Permissible values for PRV data elements

• Business rules to ensure data accuracy

Status on data glossary (mini-TAG): The PRV data glossary is 80% complete. I don’t anticipate any

new data elements to be defined at this point. Current task is to make sure each definition of the defined

data elements are clear and accurate.

At the April 2018 meeting, AAR continues to work with Railinc on the Project Charter in preparation

for the TF review. TAG Kick off meeting scheduled for April 26, 2018. Consider at the July 2018 TCC

disposition of RFD of this docket and track the PRV component tracking through a new docket with the


Railinc TAG.

On March 14, 2018 AAR received the following update from the TF chair: Railinc task group being

formed. Work to begin in April 2018.

AAR Update: M. Forister working with TF members to establish stakeholder representation on the

pressure relief valve component tracking project with Railinc. AAR continues to work with Railinc on

the Project Charter in preparation for the TF review.

At the January 2018 meeting, RPSWC approved as 2018 project. M. Forister is AAR liaison for this /

K. Dorsey will lead TCID. AAR reminded the TCC that the upcoming billing to tank car owners will

occur during the February Umler billing timeframe. As discussed to the industry during the October

2017 TCC meeting this will cover the cost of program development.

Action Item: The next step is for AAR staff to work with Railinc staff on project charter document.

Once this is complete AAR will determine new TF charge.

Updates forthcoming on Railinc PRV TAG Members:

Task Force:


C. Edmonds (Chair) ExxonMobil K. Woloszyk Salco

B.Siebold BNSF R. Jachim Rescar

J. Wall Railinc Derekk Caltrax

B.Paine CIT M. Nunez Kelso

S. Collins CRDX C.Machenberg CSX

D. Clayton GATX A.Ash RAC

S. Madden Railinc K.McMillan Railinc

B. Fleming Olin L.Culligan ARI

G. Boklewski GATX B.Childs Railinc

D. Edgel UTLX J.Kerber BNSF

M. Forister AAR T. Epperson AIC Rail

T. McCreery CIT M. Leary Railinc

T. Scrarrow OPW K. Cook OPW

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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

PRVs.


DOCKET T148

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

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

be made on Appendix P.

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

the TCC charter is updated.


At the 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


At the January 2017 meeting,

Action Taken:

• A motion was made, seconded, and passed to adopt the revised TCC charter as written with

• the single editorial change to add the ethanol shipper association seat.

• A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve Kelly Davis for the ethanol shipper

association seat.

• The TCC supported the AAR in the administrative process of handling TF recommendation to

change the AAR M-1002 standard. AAR will put together guidance for the industry on the

format that should be submitted by TF chairs to AAR on recommendations to change or add


Point of Contact:

Number Company

Forister Association of American Railroads

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


DOCKET T5.31

Review of Tank Car Elements in UMLER

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF chair updated the committee of the current progress of the Umler TF.

Three pop up items were handled in April and those are in the programming pipeline at Railinc. The TF

met face to face for 2- ½ days at The Andersons in May and is focused on three items currently.

• CPC- 1343 phases out of PV “unknown” and all variations (which is effective at next tank

qualification after Jan 1, 2020 and no later than 2030).

• Validation matrix for HM-246 compliant car (considering a new tank major class but could

really use the new suffix delimiter (I, W, or F) from DOT).

• General updates to the Tank equipment group in coordination with UC DQTF

Sara Maples is the assigned Railinc resource and can pull real time industry data to facilitate TF

discussions. The group is mindful of long-term goals and future concepts such as EIN integration,

“TankFAX”, and pre-population of Umler based on the approved CoC.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF chair reported that the TF had met, and an update was provided for

the agenda. The TF chair presented three proposals related to the Umler Data Specification Manual.

All three motions approved by TCC and these will now advance to the Umler DQTF for adoption and

programming.

At the January 2019 meeting, B. Siebold reported that AAR issued final action on CPC-1331

comments (via CPC-1343) regarding phase out of “unknown” permissible values by January 1, 2030.

Other items reported on:

The DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC was implemented in 4Q18. TF chair noted some

gaps / missing information in the DSM and will work with UC chair to resolve.

Next priority is to develop a CPC-1187 I-car (HM-246) matrix similar to DOT117 matrix regarding the

mandatory elements that allow the approved operating configuration.

Additional actions to be considered by the TF -AAR staff received an email on 1/27/2019 requesting

that a value for stainless steel be added to the jacket material drop down in UMLER.

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

drop down in UMLER.

T5.31

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

Note - In addition to the general status update, the TF will make three proposals to the executive

committee (for approval same meeting) on the three pop-up issues (per our emails).

Standing Updates


The Task Force has scheduled two face-to-face meetings for later this year (May at The Andersons and

July at GATX) to address the following priorities:

• Develop a validation rule matrix for HM-246 compliant cars.

• Review all elements with permissible values of “Z”, “unknown”, “1997UNK” and identify gaps.

• Perform a gap analysis between the 4-2 and Umler (Charge #3).

• Complete previous work on general updates to the data specification manual for the Tank

equipment group (which is a coordinated effort with the Umler DQTF).

With respect to Charge #4, the Task Force recently met via teleconference and achieved consensus on

the following three proposals for consideration this meeting by the Executive Committee.

• Element A142 – add two new permissible values of “EM – Evacuated (Vacuum) with Multi-

Layer” and “EP – Evacuated (Vacuum) with Perlite” to better describe the insulation systems

used on DOT113 / AAR204 class, cryogenic tank cars.

• Element A142 – delete the current validation rule that places an unnecessary restriction on 112A

or 112S class tank cars such that they may only be reported with a permissible value of UE –

Unequipped.

• Element B204 – add permissible value of “S - Stainless Steel” as a new jacket material category.

At the October 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported the following:

• The DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC has been vetted through the DQTF and the

main UC. Expected implementation in 4Q18.

• Request from DDCT request for a new permissible value of “unlined” for Umler element A315.

• Next priority is to develop a CPC-1187 I-car (HM-246) matrix similar to DOT117 matrix

regarding the mandatory elements that allow the approved operating configuration.

• From Docket T92.18, also will review special permits / FRA AIP requirement. (Industry

mentioned that the FRA AIP is related to the maintenance activity)

• Four comments were received on CPC-1331. AAR will develop language for Chapter 1,

paragraph 1.3.5 regarding Umler registration requirements as well as text for maintenance of

Umler for consideration in Appendix D.

At the July 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported on this docket.

• The DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by TCC has been vetted through the DQTF and the

main UC. Expected implementation in 3Q18.

• Next priority is to develop a CPC-1187 I-car matrix similar to DOT 117 matrix regarding

mandatory elements that allow the approved operating configuration.

• TF will address the DDCT request for a new permissible value of “unlined” for Umler element

A315.

• New request from T92.18 to consider AIP (Alternate Inspection Program) and / or Special

Permit documentation or element in Umler.

On June 22, 2018 Sara Maples from Railinc staff for Umler Committee sent a request to make Umler

element A315 Tank Lining Material a mandatory field with a new permissible value of “unlined”. See

attached request.


At the April 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported that on April 11, 2018 AAR published CPC-1331 with

subject Umler System Notification to Tank Car Owners and Solicitation of Comments on the

Permissible Value of “Unknown” related as agreed upon actions of the TCC. Comment period is 30

days. The TF plans to start back up shortly with the review of the tank car elements as defined by the TF

charge.

At the January 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported that the DOT117 phase III proposal as approved by

TCC in July has been vetted through the DQTF and the main UC. Expected implementation in 2Q18.

Next the TF will tackle Executive Docket T5.34 on Training Cars followed by Charge #1.

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

Action Item: The TCC agreed to have AAR develop a notification circular letter to the tank car owners

reminding them of the interchange requirement to update their Umler records in accordance with the

Umler data specification manual. Consider language that encourages / requires updates at time of next

qualification for any elements with an entry of “1997UNK” or “Z - Unknown, built prior to 7/1/1997”.

At the October 2017 meeting, B. Siebold reported that the Umler committee was asked to implement,

at the next regularly scheduled update cycle for Umler, the T5.31 Phase 3 DOT117 Final

Recommendation to UC 9-19-17. Final approved recommendation was provided with the agenda.

Estimate timeframe for Umler to implement the Phase 3 DO117 final recommendation by the TCC is

first quarter 2018.

Next Steps:

1. Now that the TF has completed the DOT117 edits the TF will resume the TF charges assigned.

2. TF needs AAR to complete the July 2017 action item. For reference here is the July 2017 TCC

action item:

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.


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

Herbel Trinity Industries Treichel RSI-AAR

Kerber BNSF Railway Company Williams Norfolk Southern Railway

Paine CIT Rail

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review data elements in UMLER, determine which should be mandatory and which should

remain optional.

2 Determine which elements to remain proprietary field to the car owner.

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

certain information should be added, changed, or modified.

4 Redirect any existing efforts when any emergency changes need to be addressed.


DOCKET T15.1

AAR Circular Letters/MA & EW

At the July 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey updated the committee of CPC’s that had been issued since the

last meeting.

• CPC-1348 recommended Railroad Operating Practices for Transportation of Hazardous

Materials.

At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on the CPC’s that had been issued in the previous

quarter.

• CPC1334 TC facility certification status.

• CPC-1337 for facility location change.

Since the January 2019 Meeting,

• CPC-1343 Final Action, Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M-1002, Specifications for Tank

Cars, Chapter 1, Appendix D and Appendix J

• CPC-1344 AAR M-1002 Tank Car Facility Certification Status CPC-1345 UTC Inspections

Required

• CPC-1346 Solicitation of Comments on Proposed Revision to MSRP Section C Part III, M-

1002, Specifications for Tank Cars, Chapter 1

• CPC-1347 Replacement for CPC-1339 – AAR Change in Location Requirements for AAR M-

1002 Tank Car Certified Facilities

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported the following:

• CPC-1342 published 12/12/2018 issued final action on the following:

• T50.34.2 Consider Requirements for Installation of Surge Suppression Devices

• T95.7.4 Consider new steels and modifications to current steel specifications for tank car tanks

Appendix A paragraph 3.7.5


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


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 (T91.2.4) 5/7/2018

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


DOCKET T55

Service Trials

At the July 2019 meeting, TCC agreed that docket T55 will be removed from the main session and

placed into the executive session agenda moving forward. It was also reported that two tear down

inspection had been scheduled.

At the April 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported stated that reports on service trials are required to be

submit quarterly. If reports are not provided the TCC will consider terminating the trial. BNSF

motioned and TCC approved for a “last call” that any ST on record at AAR that does not have activity

or an update by October 2019 will become null and void.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reminded the industry that the service trial reports must be

submitted per chapter 1 of M-1002.

❖ AAR staff also reminded industry that an effort planned after the first of the year 2019 is to reach

out to each proponent and seek the history of the reports to determine if the AAR has any gaps

in updated reports.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reminded the industry that the service trial reports must be

submitted per chapter 1 of M-1002.

❖ 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.

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.


DOCKET T79.3.1

Designation DOT130AW for New Car Class

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force:


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.


DOCKET T79.3.2

Consider New DOT113A90W Specifications

At the July 2019 meeting, the PHMSA representative indicated that the rule making that would address

this request was under final review.

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

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

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

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

pending resolution with PHMSA.

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

Task Force:

Name Company

Dorsey (Chair) Association of American Railroads

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

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

SP11803 and 15131.


DOCKET T79.36

Locomotive Fuel Tender Initiative

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that revisions to the M-1004 standards were made to include

CNG fuel tenders. It was noted that the standard would be modified if necessary, as experience was

gained with tenders.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the additions to M-1004 will be complete for

publication in the near future.

At the January 2019 meeting, D. Cackovic reported that on January 31, 2019 AAR issued Circular

Letter C-13272 solicitation for Comments to Revised MSRP Section T, M-1004 Specification for Fuel

Tenders, to include aspects for CNG style tenders, and for new standards S-5031 and S-5032 for Tender

Fill Electric Cables.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported that the NGFT TAG has scheduled a town hall

meeting for November 28, 2018 in Dallas, TX. Agenda to include finalizing M-1004 chapters and

appendices for CNG fuel type.

At the July 2018 meeting, F. Gonzales reported that FRA is in the planning stages for conducting a

full-size side impact test on an LNG fuel tender. The NGFT TAG efforts continue with developing M-

1004 requirements for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel tender.

At the April 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reported that Compress Natural Gas (CNG) is the next fuel type

being considered under this initiative. COD

At the January 2018 meeting, B. Siebold reminded AAR staff to change docket title to locomotive

fuel tender initiative from LNG tender initiative. Compress natural gas (CNG) is the next fuel type

being considered under this initiative. COD

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

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

tender initiative from LNG tender initiative.

Next steps:

• CNG fuel tanks (document is structured to easily accept)

• Appendix G – Wiring and Electrical Hardware

• Appendix J – Inspection and Maintenance worked with FRA develop

• Appendix M – tender health status protocols

• Safety appliances and Tender Fill Cable – still pending additional work

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

2018. See T59


At the July 2017 meeting, B. Siebold provided the following high-level summary of events:

• Second circular (C-12904) was issued on the main specification M-1004 on June 10th.

• NGFT TAG conducted a town hall meeting in DFW area the last week of June to review

comments / resolutions with all interested parties / proponents.

• Significant updates include:

▪ Fueling is to Locomotive / Filling is to a tender

▪ For LNG, a cryogenic pump is no longer specified as the primary fuel delivery mode.

▪ The tender must be designed to operate in a fuel delivery mode that supports the lowest

possible tank pressure given the state of the fuel.

▪ Less prescriptive on location of a bottom penetration to the inner tank.

• Implementation circular for M-1004 and 3 standards (2 hoses / TC-21 cable) is expected out next

week. This is a living document just like any other AAR specification or standard.

• All of this work will be housed in a new MSRP volume – Section T – Interoperable Fuel

Tenders

• Next steps:

▪ Lots of interest in CNG fuel tanks (document is structured to easily accept)

▪ Appendix G – Wiring and Electrical Hardware

▪ Appendix J – Inspection and Maintenance worked with FRA develop

▪ Appendix M – tender health status protocols

▪ Safety appliances and Tender Fill Cable – still pending additional work. Task Force:


Dorsey (Chair) Association of American

Railroads Siebold BNSF Railway

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

N/A Information Only


DOCKET T79.37.1

Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 179

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported this reorganizational activity was authored by DOT staff and

will be published as part of HM-265. It was emphasized that this first publication was simply a

reorganization. Anything that was deemed to be a content change will be held for the next phase of the

rework.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that DOT staff will be authoring a revision to part 179

which will go into HM-265, due out later in 2019. This revision will be a strict reorganization of the

regulations. No substantive changes will be proposed.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated the DOT has taken the effort back in-house to develop

an NPRM. This docket will remain open pending DOT proposals.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on this new docket. Industry interest provided

business cards to AAR staff to join the TF. TCC will determine the TF chair.

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

The TCC agreed that the T79.37 TF was too large and didn’t have equal representation. AAR TCC will

seek representatives at the October 2018 TCC meeting and will ask for no more than two representative

per stakeholder group with one being identified as the TF voting member: Tank car owners,

lining/coating owner, service equipment owner, tank car manufacture/repair, tank car service equipment

manufacture/repair, tank car interior lining/coating facility, shippers, and railroads to participate on the

following two new TCC dockets.

T79.37.1 Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 179

TF Charge: Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR

that link to Part 179. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit

must be included in the petition.

TF Members: TBD

FRA REMINDER: The FRA reminded the AAR Tank Car Committee that there needs to be a cost

benefit analysis performed on a petition to DOT/PHMSA. Also remember that there are links to other

part of 49 CFR when changes are made to 49 CFR Part 179 and Part 180.


NEW DOCKET

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting. This action was decided under docket

T79.37 in July 2018 TCC meeting.












TF Members: TBD




TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link

to Part 179. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit



DOCKET T79.37.2

Recommendation for Revision of 49 CFR Part 180

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

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that DOT staff will be authoring a revision to part 180

which will go into HM-265, due out later in 2019. This revision will be a strict reorganization of the

regulations. No substantive changes will be proposed.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey stated the DOT has taken the effort back in-house to develop

an NPRM. This docket will remain open pending DOT proposals.

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on this new docket. Industry interest provided

business cards to AAR staff to join the TF. TCC will determine the TF chair.

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











TF Members: TBD





NEW DOCKET

This docket was opened at the October 2018 TCC meeting. This action was decided under docket

T79.37 in July 2018 TCC meeting.












TF Members: TBD




TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1

Consider reorganization and changes of this section as well as other sections of the CFR that link

to Part 180. The product shall be a petition for rulemaking to DOT/PHMSA thus a cost benefit



DOCKET T79.40

Review of the DOT113 Specification for LNG Transportation

At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that the TF had met and that the charge had been divided

between two subgroups. A. Apland asked to be added to the TF.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that an considering the commercial transportation of LNG

is due out and an NPRM for PHMSA shortly. The President issued and Executive Order requiring the

same but set definitive time limits for the activity to be accomplished. COD.

At the January 2019 meeting, B. Fronczak reported that an NPRM is at OST for specification

DOT113A120W for authorized transportation of LNG by rail (which aligns with TC) and stated DOT

plans to have a final rulemaking out by end of 2019.

At the October 2018 meeting, P. Williams reported that the TF met in August to review the existing

standards on cryogenic tank cars. TF has a list of actions one of which is to perform a gap analysis

against federal regulations and then will review design parameters such as NER calculations and hold

time requirements, consider best use of material thicknesses (inner vs. outer tank), location of cabinets,

number of tank penetrations, and fire survivability. COD

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

Task Force:


William (Chair) NS Drosey AAR

Majors PHMSA Raj FRA

Nason Chart Industries TBD CVA

Singh TC Maday FRA

McKisic Trinity Dalske ARI

Francisco FRA

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

COD

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

At the January 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey discussed this new docket and current list of members on the

TF. FRA mentioned that there are companies interested in moving methane and have already submitted

application for a special permit. This TF charge will be solely focused on the appropriate tank car

packaging for rail transportation, not train operating rules.

TF chair will be determined at the April 2018 TCC meeting. P. Williams (NS), R. Dalske (ARI), and F.

Gonzalez (FRA) was asked to be added to the TF during the January 2018 TCC meeting.


At the October 2017 executive session TCC meeting under new business the TCC agreed to open this

new docket under the main session agenda. Chair to be determined at January 2018 TCC meeting.

Task Force:


William (Chair) NS Drosey AAR

Majors PHMSA Raj FRA

Nason Chart Industries TBD CVA

Singh TC Maday FRA

McKisic Trinity Dalske ARI

Francisco FRA

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Review the DOT113 Tank Car Specification


DOCKET T95.7.4

Consider New Steels and Modifications to Current Steel Specifications

for Tank Car Tanks

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

The Steels Task Force did not have activities regarding the tank car steel specifications review and

development. However, the Task Force is beginning to examine the utility of metallic foams as a

possible means of shell protection.

• The issues around the foams are:

1. Cost and availability. These materials are currently in laboratory development, although

small quantities may be available commercially.

2. Mechanical behavior. Yield strength tin and elongation are two major considerations. Even if

such materials are available, they would be of little use if fracture occurs without significant

blunting of the penetrating object. Hence, it would be necessary for such materials to have

the ability to deform significantly prior to fracture. This may not be possible with current

materials however, so that a review of the current state of the technology would be

necessary.

3. PHMSA has been looking into these materials as well. A report of PHMSA’s efforts would

be useful.

At the July 2019 meeting, the TF chairman has requested TCC approval to explore the use of foamed

steel for tank structure. The TCC agreed that the TF may investigate these new materials.

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF has discussed fracture toughness requirements. As a result, the issue

of inspection qualification and maintenance of tank cars has been reviewed. The TF is asking for TCC’s

concurrence to move forward developing a proposal. The goal is to develop guidance for maintenance

personnel that that are reasonable.


❖ 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

Gonzalez III Federal Railroad Administration Sandheinrich American Railcar Industries

Guzel BNSF Sims Sims Professional Engineers

Heitmann ArcelorMittal Steel Thompson

Manohar ArcelorMittal Steel Treichel RSI-AAR

McKeighan Exponent

TF Charge:

Number TF Charge

1 Investigate New Steels for Use in the Construction of Tank Car Tanks

2 Develop Modifications to Current Steel Specifications


DOCKET T146.1

Notification of Tank Car Committee Meeting Schedule

At the July 2009 meeting, the committee made decisions on future meeting locations during the

executive session which will be posted for information only under this docket in the main session.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that this docket was included for information only. The use

of some of future meetings for further Appendix B discussions was discussed.

❖ Staff note: It has been proposed that the October 2019 meeting will include a townhall to discuss

Appendix B, the online application system and the current release of M-1003.

At the January 2019 meeting, TCC will meet in Denver, CO in April 2019. The AAR is going to put

on a learning session on CPC-1338 Appendix B and the AAR certification process.

TCC meeting schedule as of January 2019:

Year Dates Meeting Location

2019 January 30-31st TCC Jacksonville, FL

2019 April 17-18th Main Denver, CO

2019 July 24-25th TCC Chicago, IL

2019 Oct 16-17th Main Addison, TX

At the October 2018 meeting, K. Dorsey reported on the TCC meeting schedule. AAR is actively

working on adding a new webpage on the AAR website at www.aar.org for public information about

the Tank Car Committee. Notices of the Tank Car Committee meetings will be posted there.

Point of Contact:

Name Company

Dorsey Association of American Railroads

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

http://www.aar.org/


DOCKET T147

Tank Car Committee Structure and Procedures

At the July 2019 meeting, it was noted that the proposed charter had been distributed and a ballot vote

would be held in August 2019.

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

At the January 2019 meeting,

The TCC approved the following members during the November 2018 monthly TCC call:

• Joe Caccamo – Conrail replacing Allen Richter

• Elliot Apland – API replacing Kirk Warner

Action Taken: Motion made, seconded, and passed to approve the following TCC members: Robert

“Stoy” Taylor – Clay Producers replacing Mike Richardson

John Byrne – RSI staff member replacing AD McKisic Ryan Clark – KCS Replacing Ryan Miller

❖ Staff note: Joseph Caccam of Consolidated Rail Corporation and D. Elliot Apland for the

American Petroleum Institute have been added to the committee. John Byrne, Steve McNealy

and Stoy Taylor are under consideration for committee seats.

At the October 2018 meeting, during the meeting Kirk Warner of API and Allen Richter of Conrail

was recognized at this meeting for their efforts on the Tank Car Committee. They announced this was

their last TCC meeting. Industry thanked them for their service.

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

At the July 2018 meeting, B. Fronczak reported that 23 of 24 members signed the AAR Safety and

Operations (S&O) Committee Handbook agreement to acknowledge full understanding and compliance

within.

Andy Ash and Jim Kozey were recognized for their two-year term as the TCC chair and vice- chair. At

the end of the July 2018 TCC meeting, the AAR announced the incoming leadership for the TCC will

be Chris Machenberg (CSX) as Chairman and Bruce Siebold (BNSF) as Vice- Chair based on seniority.

Here are the current 23 TCC Members:

Railroads: Affiliation:

Chris Machenberg (Chair) CSX Transportation

Bruce Siebold (Vice-Chair) BNSF Railway Company

Andy Ash Railway Association of Canada

Jim Kozey Canadian Pacific Railway

Ryan Miller Kansas City Southern Railroad

John Birkmann Union Pacific Railroad

Anthony Ippolito Canadian National Railway

Alvaro Almaguer Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.


David Schoendorfer Hazmat Committee Liaison (NSR)

Paul Williams Norfolk Southern Railway

Allen Richter Consolidated Rail Corporation

JR Gelnar ASLRRA

Non-Railroad Shippers:

Kevin Flahive The Fertilizer Institute (Koch Fertilizer)

N. Scott Murray ACC (ExxonMobil Chemical Company)

Robyn Kinsley The Chlorine Institute

Mike Richardson U.S. Clay Producers Traffic Association

Kirk Warner American Petroleum Institute

Craig Jorgenson The Sulphur Institute

Kelly Davis Renewable Fuels Association

Non-Railroad Tank Car Builders:

Joe Perez UTLX

Tony Sisto GATX Rail Corporation

John Byrne RSI

AAR

Ken Dorsey Association of American Railroads

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


Point of Contact:

Name Company

Fronczak Association of American Railroads

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

subcommittee.


DOCKET T1.3

Quality Assurance Committee Activities

At the July 2019 meeting, it was stated that over 300 comments were provided on M-1003 as part of

C-13343. Those comments continue to be reviewed by the QAC and incorporated as appropriate.

Implementation expected before October with an effective date of February 2020. Quality assurance and

AAR conference is scheduled for January 28-30th in Fort Worth, Texas. It was suggested that the TCC

have a joint meeting with the QA committee on Friday January 31, 2020 as part of the TCC January

meeting.

At the April 2019 meeting, it was reported that the next QAC meeting will be in January 2020. QAC

will be publishing a revision to the M-1003 standard in the second half of 2019. The standard should be

available for comment in May 2019.

At the January 2019 meeting, M. Forister reported that the AAR Quality Assurance Conference was

held January 21-24, 2019 in New Orleans. QA T6.4 TF continues to work on a proposal on the M- 1003

specification. The goal is to have this work product presented to the QAC by their March 2019 meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, R. Morgan reported on the ongoing effort of the QA TF regarding

revision to the M-1003. Efforts continue with multiple party inputs. Target release of M-1003 is early

2019. QA conference is scheduled for Jan 21-24 in New Orleans.

At the July 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported on the upcoming QAC meeting in August 2018. QA TF

continues their efforts on updating the M-1003 standard with input from the QAC.

This effort includes the administrative provision alignment for not only the Appendix B activities under

docket T91.2.4 but also for all AAR M-1003 QA activities so that AAR has one single administrative

provision process.

At the April 2018 meeting, QA committee is reviewing the M-1003 standard and plan to issue the

standard sometime in 2019. QA program continues to grow with over 1000 facilities in 21 countries.

The QAC is involved in providing training under root cause corrective action and look to improve that

program. The next annual QAC conference is January 21-24, 2019 in New Orleans.

At the January 2018 meeting, M. Forister reported that the QAC 2018 conference was scheduled for

the third week in January in Fort Worth, TX. COD.

Inter-related Committee Updates


Task Force:

Name Company

Guillen Association of American Railroads

TF Charge:

Name TF Charge

1 Report on QA Activities


DOCKET T15.9

Equipment Engineering Committee Update

At the July 2019 meeting, EEC is in the process of making modification to Rule 88 concerning what

changes to the stub sill initiate an EEC review.

At the April 2019 meeting, G. Saxton reported that the EEC has confirmed that a tank car stub sill

cannot be repaired with a stub sill of a deferent design than it was manufactured without approval. If

repairing one end of the car the sill must be replace in kind or the EEC must be contacted.

At the January 2019 meeting, D. Cackovic provided an update on this docket for G. Saxton. Here are

the highlights:

1. Retroreflective Tape. The handheld comparator card Standard S-916 is in place. The card is used

to evaluate the condition of tape on rolling stock.

2. AAR Freight Car Fatigue Task Force -- Freight Car Fatigue Environment Testing, Coupon

Testing.

a. The EEC FCFTF in conjunction with RSI/ARCI, are jointly conducting over the road

service testing of tank car in crude-by-rail unit train service. Longitudinal and vertical

coupler forces, and vertical bolster forces, are being recorded and reported remotely.

Data collected will be used to update MSRP C-II Chapter 7 This will provide

environment load data for fatigue resistance analysis as required in M-1001. The current

FCFTF CBR Fatigue test has obtained about 50% of the desired mileage of 10,000 –

12,000 miles. The test car will be leaving TTCI in one to two months, assuming BNSF

has a waiver extension for test car placement in the CBR train in place.

b. FCFTF fatigue joint coupon testing is underway at the University of Illinois. This will

provide design joint details for fatigue resistance analysis, as required in M- 1001.

3. AAR Safety Appliance Task Force (SATF). Approval from the EEC was granted, to add to S-

2044 new Appendices E3 and E4 for tank cars with low, side-mounted hand brakes. The revised

S-2044 will be submitted for approval in an AAR petition to the FRA. Note that the SATF is in

the process of being sunset. EEC will absorb the responsibility, including future S-2044

revisions and handling safety appliance questions that frequently come up, especially from the

FRA.

4. The AAR Equipment Engineering Committee began reviewing the Field Manual of AAR

Interchange Rules in its entirety to evaluate causes for attention that will require a freight car to

be removed from service for repair. There are three goals of this effort:

a. To stop cars for repair only when there is risk of derailment, line of road failure, or safety

appliance causes. A car should not be stopped for regular preventative maintenance.

b. To provide a list of regulatory related items that are no longer safety related, or

applicable, and for which regulatory relief should be sought.

c. To provide guidance on the use of wayside detectors to identify repairs for which cars

should be removed from service.

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

• The EEC submitted a request to FRA to allow for a performance standard on the replacement of

reflectorization. FRA has accepted the request, however the only item not clearly stated in the

acceptance letter is the timeframe. EEC believes industry can be ready in 6 months.


• Tank cars not equipped with long travel CCSB are no longer accepted in interchange after June

1. 2018. As of this report, roughly 2,000 cars still report conflict in Umler.

• The Safety Appliance TF has come to the EEC asking for a new Umler element identifying

safety appliance type. Additionally, a side-mounted handbrake application / figure for Tank Cars

is currently out for circular letter comment.

At the July 2018 meeting, G. Saxton reported:

• Waivers are in place for FRA-224 reflectorization – expect to implement comparator method by

January 1st.

• Tank cars not equipped with long travel CCSB are no longer accepted in interchange after June

1. 2018.

• 4 port receivers for single car air brake testing are now mandatory on new cars

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

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

1. Reminder that per Rule 90 of the Field Manual; effective June 1, 2018 tank cars not equipped

with long travel constant contact side bearing are prohibited.

2. On February 27, AAR submitted a waiver extension request to the FRA. That submission

includes a schedule stating that the industry will implement the comparator panel reflectorization

process within 6 months of FRA acceptance. We have not been able to move forward yet, as we

do not have formal acceptance.

3. AAR has not heard back since the submission. However, AAR has an understanding with the

FRA that the regulation will not be enforced, and we will be given an extension that allows us to

begin implementing the new process.

4. EEC will be submitting its most recent edits to Rule 66, to ARB, in anticipation that we will be

up and running on July 1.

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

1. On March 31, 2018 the FRA waiver expires on reflective material application on tank cars.

2. 4-port receiver for automated single car testing devices were required Jan. 1, 2018 on new

builds, however EEC is considering extending to May 1, 2018.

Action Taken: TCC agreed to have EEC issue an MA stating the compliance requirements of long

travel constant contact side bearing by June 1, 2018.

Task Force:

Name Company

Saxton (Chair) Greenbrier/Gunderson

TF Charge:

Name Company

1 Tcc to receive updates on EEC issues


DOCKET T80.4

AAR Hazardous Materials Committee Liaison

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

statistics.

At the April 2019 meeting, B. Fronczak resented the 4th quarter flammable liquid and TIH tank car

statistics. P. Brady of the BNSF has taken over as the Hazmat Committee liaison.

At the January 2019 meeting, D. Schoendorfer reported on the following:

1. Update was received by PHMSA during the meeting on AAR’s May 11, 2018 PHMSA petition

for rulemaking to remove the authorization for tank cars, including without limitation cars

meeting the requirements of DOT specifications 105J600W, 105J600I, or 112S600I, to be used

for the transportation by rail of hydrogen chloride, refrigerated liquid (“HCl-RL”). PHMSA

stated that the petition has not been accepted yet. The shippers have provided comments to the

petition which are being evaluated.

During the meeting, AAR B. Fronczak made the following update via two presentations:

1. Status of North American TIH Fleet

2. Status of North American Flammable Liquid Fleet

At the October 2018 meeting, D. Schoendorfer reported on the following:

1. Update on the latest OT-55 to incorporate the Ask Rail information.

2. Update was received by PHMSA during the meeting on AAR’s May 11, 2018 PHMSA petition

for rulemaking to remove the authorization for tank cars, including without limitation cars

meeting the requirements of DOT specifications 105J600W, 105J600I, or 112S600I, to be used

for the transportation by rail of hydrogen chloride, refrigerated liquid (“HCl-RL”). PHMSA

stated that the petition has not been accepted yet. The shippers have provided comments to the

petition which are being evaluated.

During the meeting, AAR B. Fronczak made the following update via two presentations:

1. Status of North American TIH Fleet as June 30, 2018

2. Status of North American Flammable Liquid Fleet as June 30, 2018

At the July 2018 meeting, D. Schoendorfer reported on the following:

1. The “Railroad HazMat Resource Toolkit” which can be accessed at https://www.aar.org/boe/

2. AAR on May 11, 2018 sent PHMSA a petition for rulemaking to remove the authorization for

tank cars, including without limitation cars meeting the requirements of DOT specifications

105J600W, 105J600I, or 112S600I, to be used for the transportation by rail of hydrogen

chloride, refrigerated liquid (“HCl-RL”).

3. Flammable Liquid presentation provided to the TCC prior to the July 2018 meeting and was

discussed high level during this meeting.

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


At the April 2018 meeting, B. Fronczak reported on the Status of North American Flammable Liquid

Fleet as December 31, 2017. D. Schoendorfer stated the AAR Hazmat Committee support of the NAR

reduction task force efforts.

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

Point of Contact: HazMat Committee Current Chair

Name Company

Brady BNSF

Purpose of Docket: For the AAR Hazardous Materials Committee to report to the AAR Tank Car

Committee related interest of the transportation of hazardous materials by tank cars.


DOCKET T80.12

North American N.A.R. Program

At the July 2019 meeting, J. Caccamo discussed a car carrying residue alcohol that caught fire causing

a PRV actuation. The TAG will report on the investigation into this issue. AAR asked that any similar

issues be brought to the committee attention.

At the April 2019 meeting, C. Machenberg reported that he is stepping off the NARR-TF. Joe

Caccamo has agreed to take over as chair. Todd Treichel gave an NAR update. It was reported that

manways continue to lead causes of NAR’s. Manway bolt loose is number one at 55, followed by

manway gasket misalignment and manway gasket missing.

At the January 2019 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the current NAR TF efforts. Goal is to have

a 2018 full year-end report by the April 2019 meeting. NAR TF is working on a root cause analysis

requirement for NAR’s.

At the October 2018 meeting, C. Machenberg reported on the current NAR TF efforts. Anyone has

any success stories to share please notify the NAR TF chair. Any information that can reduce NAR’s

please provide to C. Machenberg. NAR website can be updated with best practices once vetted by the

NAR TF. NAR awards were awarded to recipients during the TCC October meeting on 10/17/2018.

AAR awarded David Schoendorfer with the Holden-Proefrock Award.

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

NAR Reduction Task Force:


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 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 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 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.

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 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 Barrios Caltrax, Inc

H. Schneider Gaskoa

TF Charge:

Name Company

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


DOCKET T80.22

Asset Health

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

At the April 2019 meeting, the TF gave an update describing the pilot program for PRV’s and

requesting service equipment manufacturer volunteers to expand the program beyond PRV’s. The

challenge of increasing the functionality beyond product recall into asset management was presented.

At the January 2019 meeting, K. Dorsey reported this docket was opened to track the progress of

integrating tank components into the asset health system.

Asset Health Reporting:


Edmunds Exxon Mobil Siebold BNSF

TF Charge:

Name Company

1 Track the progress of integrating tank components into the asset health system


DOCKET T59

Tank Car Research Program

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

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 Validation against high-

fidelity models is in

final stages.

Improvements in

response to findings

have been made. New

beta version will appear

in 2019. A more

generalized PRV mode

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

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 underway, and a list

of potential Phase 3

tasks is under review

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

n/a 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 top fittings

protection varieties,

bottom outlet handle

securement, fire

exposure, unit trains

have been created and

are being backfilled for

previous years

Contact:

Todd Treichel- Director

RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project

(540) 822-4800 [email protected]


At the July 2019 meeting, F. Gonzalez updated TCC on FRA’s research.

• Testing on a DOT-113 car will be done in November.

• Testing on a tender highway grade crossing at TTCI in 2020

T. Treichel updated the committee on AAR/RSI projects.

At the April 2019 meeting, T Treichel reported for the safety project that there will be a test of the new

user interface for AFFTAC. It is anticipated that the new version will be available in the second half of

2019. The report used to determine CPR was published in February 2019.

Alison Butko updated the committee on research activities being conducted by TC. Work is progressing

on an H2S tester for use in the field. Once it is proven an ASTM standard will be progressed. A report

on Task 3, characteristics of crude oil has been complete and is in peer review. Task 4 is complete.

Francisco Gonzalez reported for FRA that there will be doing a crash test using an LNG tender which is

being constructed in accordance with M-1004. The test will simulate a highway rail crossing accident.

Plan to do that test in September or October of 2019 at TTCI. DOT will be investigating the

survivability of the valve cabinet.

DOT will be conducting PRV release tests. The test will be designed evaluate a full sized PRV on a

scale model tank car (1/3 scale) using water as lading. There may be the potential for future tests with

flammable liquid Plan to use ethanol instead of crude oil. Plan to look at 90 degrees, 45 degrees and 120

degrees. It is planned to protect the top half of the tank with thermal protection so the top metal does not

get damaged. DOT will use 75PSI low (11,000 SCFM) and high (32,00 SCFM) capacity PRV’s for the

tests.

At the January 2019 meeting, Shaun Singh (Transport Canada) and Todd Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety

Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

At the October 2018 meeting, Alison Butko (Transport Canada), Francisco Gonzalez (FRA), and Todd

Treichel (AAR-RSI Safety Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

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

Project) provided detail reports during the meeting.

At the April 2018 meeting, S. Garneau (Transport Canada), Francisco Gonzalez (FRA), and Todd


On March 16, 2018 AAR received the RSI-AAR Project report. On March 28, 2018 AAR received the

TC Research report.

On April 2, 2018 AAR received the FRA Research report.

At the January 2018 meeting, S. Garneau (Transport Canada), Francisco Gonzalez (FRA), and Todd



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

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 2020 Published:

DOT/ORD/FRA-

16/35 and

16/13

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

eLib/details/L18338#

p2_z50_gD

Final report

under FRA

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

http://www.fra.

dot.gov/eLib/d

etails/L17462#

p4_z50_gD

Phase III test performed

August 2017.

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

trainloads to have a

complete picture of

the environment

FRA (Note:

Results to

be shared

with TCC)

ENSCO Ongoing Report Published:

DOT/FRA/ORD-

16/39

http://www.fra.

dot.gov/eLib/d

etails/L18474#

p1_z50_gD

Ongoing Phase II

ongoing.Testing for

Coupling Load Analysis

finished.

Reviewing data

Evaluation of

Loading and

Unloading

Operations for

Sulphuric Acid

and Spent

Sulphuric Acid

Rail Tank Cars

The FRA wants to

work with The

Sulphur Institute

and with industry to

reduce

these occurrences

of solid

Sulphur residue on

molten

Sulphur rail tank

cars.

FRA TSI October 2017 The study is completed

and

Published:

https://www.sulphurinst

itute.org/pub/05d85466-

0806-c910-7be5-

d11a7a8856fc

Small scale fire

testing

Demonstrate by

scaled testing that

in rail tank cars

loaded with Sodium

Hydroxide solution

(NaOH)

FRA Sharma &

Associates, Dr.

Burke, The

Chlorine

Institute

Completed Final Report published.

https://www.fra.

dot.gov/eLib/details/L1

9736#p1_z10_gD_lRT_

s23

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

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

http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L18474#p1_z50_gD





or Potassium

Hydroxide

solution (KOH)

solutions

and not equipped

with a PRD can

survive a minimum

of 100 minutes in

a pool fire without

rupture

or otherwise release

any

lading.

Full scale Crash

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 December 2017 Report published on

DOT 112.

DOT/FRA/ORD- 16/38.

http://www.fra.

dot.gov/eLib/d

etails/L18451#

p1_z50_gD

Research Results

Published for DOT 111

https://www.fra.

dot.gov/eLib/det

ails/L19820#p1

_z10_gD_lRT_s

23_lRS

and DOT 105

https://www.fra.

dot.gov/eLib/det

ails/L19821#p1

_z10_gD_lRT_s

23_lRS

In October perform a

side test on a CPC 1232

Evaluation of Risk

Reduction from

Tank

Car Design &

Operations

This research

utilizes a

novel and objective

methodology for

quantifying

and characterizing

the

reductions in risk

(or

reductions in

puncture

probabilities) that

result

from changes to

tank car

designs or the tank

car

operating

environment.

FRA,TC Sharma &

Associates, Ltd.

Finished Completed

Phase I, and

Phase II,

Published

under the

docket (HM-

251) FAST act

tests finished

and results

published on

docket.


Full-scale fire test

on a 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

May 2020 Test performed at SwRI

in May 2017. Draft

report under review.

Phase II started.

Second test

will be Summer 2019

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

May 2020 Test was conducted on

October 2019 test with

Ethanol on Summer

2019

LNG Tender

Railroad

Crossing Accident

Scenario Test.

Perform a full-scale

test on a LNG

tender in

accordance with

AAR M1004

FRA,

PHMSA,

CVA, SWrI,

S&A, TTC,

December 2019 Working on building

tender and plans to

do the test at TTC

October 2019.

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 TBD Reviewing proposals

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

mailto:[email protected]


You can find all published report in this website:

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

There is a new section for Miscellaneous Hazmat papers, for reports not published by FRA, but

sponsored by FRA.

The SWRI report on the Properties of Tank Car steels retired from the fleet is in this section, ASME

papers and the NGRTC reports. http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0505

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

http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0505


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

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 Validation against high-

fidelity models is in

final stages. New beta

version will appear in

2019. New features

will include more

generalized PRV

model, stronger

capability for modeling

mixtures, and other

refinements.

Development and

Operation of Tank

Car Integrated

Database (TCID)

Current version:

FRA funded the

development.

The RSI-AAR

Safety Project

has added funds

to replace paper

R-1 and R-2

forms. The

Safety Project is

funding the

ongoing data

collection

process. New

version under

development at

Railinc.

Current

version: FRA,

RSI-AAR

New version:

Funded by 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

November 2018 –

target met

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.

Update and

expand study of

conditional

probabilities of

release

This work will

replace Report

RA 05-02 with

an updated study

incorporating a

broader group of

variables

pertinent to tank

car accident

performance

RSI-AAR n/a U. of Illinois at

Urbana-

Champaign

1Q2019 Final report was

published in February.

Project complete.

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

n/a 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.

Contact:

Todd Treichel- Director

RSI-AAR Railroad Tank Car Safety Research & Test Project

(540) 822-4800 [email protected]


Transport Canada – Research update – July 2019

Contact for information or a report copy: France Bernier: (613) 993-8642 [email protected]

Nathalie Péloquin: (613) 991-2078 [email protected]

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 vapour 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,

Albert

Department of

Energy,

Omnicon

Consultants

March 2020

The overall goal is an ASTM

method for this tester.

A preliminary prototype of the

automated field tester was finalized.

First round of prototype testing was

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 August

2019 with a portable version

expected in late 2019 or early 2020.

An ASTM method will be drafted

concurrently with the final design

build.

Extended crude oil

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 InnoTech

Alberta

March 2020 TC has identified 25 Canadian crude

oil samples that include a

distribution of heavy, medium and

light oils from tight and

conventional sources. Samples will

be obtained as close as possible to

point of transport. Sampling has

begun and will be completed in

August 2019. Analysis of crude oil

samples will begin in July 2019.

Data analysis will include statistical

assessment of crude oil properties to

evaluate differences among crude oil

types.

Behavior of crude oil

and other complex

mixtures in tank cars

exposed to fire

conditions (crude oil

pool fire testing)

A combination of 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

Literature

Review

Complete.

Testing:

2017-2019

Data analysis

2019-2020

Six two metre pool fire tests were

conducted using Bakken crude oil in

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

Bakken tests. Comparisons between

crude oil characteristics and fire

characteristics will be made. Data

from these tests (heat flux, heat

release rate, flame temperature) will

also be used as input to TC’s crude

oil in tank car computational model.

A draft report comparing different

the hydrocarbon fuels is expected at

TC in August 2019.

Crude Oil Equation of

State Modeling and

Experimental Test

Validation

A combination of experimental

work and computational

modelling to determine how

crude oil behaves when heated

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

Initial

modeling and

experimental

validation

Equation of state for crude oil in

containment has been developed and

validated. The model can predict oil

properties and reactions at





date Status

in a closed container (such as a

tank car). An equation of state

model has been developed and

validated to predict this

behaviour over time at

different temperature settings.

work

completed in

March 2018.

Further

modeling

ongoing

2018-2020

temperatures up to 450 degrees C

and under venting conditions (i.e.,

release through PRV).

Scenarios to combine these results

with the 2D computational model

for predictive accident analysis

began. Variables assessed include:

concentration of light ends in crude

oils (i.e., volatility), crude oil type,

level of thermal protection, and PRV

orientation. Additional variables will

be evaluated in the current year. The

text matrix is currently under

development.

Computational 2D

Modeling of Behavior

of Tank Cars Carrying

Crude Oil in Fires

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)

Initial

modelling

complete.

Scenario

modelling

will be

completed in

March 2020

Currently, 2D computational fluid

dynamics (CFD) model is being

used in conjunction with the EOS

model to assess accident behaviour

of crude oil lading in specific

accident conditions. The 2D CFD is

used compute the ramp up in heat

transfer to the lading from the time

the tank is exposed to fire until

either: the heat flux to the lading

reaches the heat output from the fire;

or the pressure in the tank reaches

the relief pressure. The heat transfer

is evaluated for variety of crude oil

types and for a variety of bare tank

and thermally-protected scenarios.

Hot Formed Steels and

Cross Section Welds

Experimental materials testing

will characterize weld

toughness for TC128B steels

from a TC/DOT-117 tank car.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020 TC128B steel samples from a

previously-tested tank car underwent

testing in FY2018/19 to assess weld

characteristics at various

temperatures with a focus on high

temperature testing. This year’s

testing will focus on expanding the

results set with low temperature

testing on samples from the same

tank car.

In FY 2018/19, all previous work on

the strength, creep, and toughness of

two tank car steels (A516-70 and

TC128B) was combined into a

single report which is being

finalized for public release.

Finite Element Analysis

Model on failure of a

Tank Car in Fire

Scenarios

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

tank car failure and to

characterize welds to assess

their effects on tank failures.

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2020

An FEA material model and TC-117

tank car geometry were created in

FY 2018/19. This year’s work will

update the model in areas that are

structurally significant to the FEA

simulations. Work in the latter half

of the FY will use the model to

assess a variety of situations to

determine failure points in pool fire

scenarios (and will use inputs from

another tank car computational

model).

Jack Rabbit II Project Large-scale chlorine release TC/US US DHS and a September Large scale chlorine releases



date Status

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.

Departme

nt of

Homeland

Security

(DHS)

(project

lead)

number of

government

and industry

partners,

University of

Arkansas

2019 completed in August/September

2016. Final public test report has

not yet been published by US DHS.

Current work is small scale and has

a focus of quantifying the reactivity

of chlorine with organic materials

and on chlorine deposition to impact

on dispersion. Experiments have

been taking place at University of

Arkansas in winter 2018 through

summer 2019. Project report for the

chamber studies is due in August

2019. The findings from the Jack

Rabbit program are primarily used

in two areas: emergency planning

and response and chemical

dispersion modelling refinement.

Modelling of a

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

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2 will

be completed

in March

2020.

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.

Rail Tank Car Hard

Coupling Study

Study hard coupling of

dangerous goods rail tank cars

to assess the adequacy of

current relative coupling speed

limits outlined in the

Transportation of Dangerous

Goods Regulations (10.7(3)).

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

January 2020 This year includes a literature

review to assess the adequacy of

current relative coupling speed

limits. The report will identify gaps

in the existing literature and propose

methods to address the gaps in the

form of a test plan.

Computational 2D

Modeling of Behavior

of Tank Cars Carrying

Crude Oil in Fires

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)

Initial

modelling

complete.

Current end

date March

2019.

Currently, 2D computational fluid

dynamics (CFD) model is being

used in conjunction with the EOS

model to assess accident behaviour

of crude oil lading in specific

accident conditions. The 2D CFD is

used compute the ramp up in heat

transfer to the lading from the time

the tank is exposed to fire until

either: the heat flux to the lading

reaches the heat output from

the fire; or the pressure in the tank

reaches the relief pressure.

Tank Car Steels Finite

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

TC Natural

Resources

Canada

(NRCan)

March 2019 FEA material model has been

implemented and tank car geometry

is under development. TC128B steel

samples from a previously-tested

tank car have undergone testing to

assess temperature weld

characteristics at high and low



date Status

failure and to characterize

welds to assess their effects on

tank failures.

Additional experimental

materials testing will

characterize weld toughness

for TC128B steels from a

TC/DOT-117 tank car.

temperatures. A draft report on weld

characteristics has been submitted

and is under review. Future testing

will include testing welds at multiple

temperatures.

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

March 2019 Large scale chlorine releases

completed in August/September

2016. Final test report has not yet

been published by US DHS.

Current work is small scale and has

a focus of quantifying the reactivity

of chlorine with organic materials

and on chlorine deposition to impact

on dispersion. This work has begun

and the experimental matrix is

finalized. Experiments will take

place at University of Arkansas in

fall/winter 2018. Project report for

the chamber studies is due in April

2019. The findings from the Jack

Rabbit program are primarily used

in two areas: emergency planning

and response and chemical

dispersion modelling refinement.

DHS has established a modelling

working group to ensure

adequate incorporation of the JR

data into existing dispersion

software.

Tank Car Lading

Structure Interaction

(Sloshing)

Assessing effect of sloshing on

probability of derailment

through accident report review,

literature review and

preliminary computer

modeling to analyze sloshing

in rail transportation.

TC National

Research

Council of

Canada

February

2018

(project is

complete)

Project is complete. Simulations

indicate that sloshing can have an

impact on wheel unloading in

specific operational circumstances.

Final report was provided to TC in

February 2018 and is being finalized

for

publication.

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

completed in

March 2018.

Phase 2 will

be completed

in March

2019.

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 accident

conditions.