Rail hazmat shipments targeted by PHMSA reg proposal.

The article reports on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that would impact rail operations, such as tankcars and tank containers with hazardous materials. It says that the rulemaking suggests responding to petitions for rulemaking over electronic shipping papers and extinguishing the Association of American Railroad's (AAR's). It mentions the proposed changes related to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).