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By Ilana R. Morady and Craig B. Simonsen

Oil Tanker Train CarsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday released details of a “comprehensive rulemaking proposal to improve the safe transportation of large quantities of flammable materials by rail – particularly crude oil and ethanol.”

According to DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx “safety is our top priority, which is why I’ve worked aggressively to improve…
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By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

In a recent U.S. General Accountability Office (GAO) whistleblower protection program report, the GAO recommends that the Secretaries of Labor and Transportation evaluate their current and in-process memoranda of agreements (MOAs) to ensure that the MOAs incorporate key practices for collaboration. “Opportunities Exist for OSHA and DOT to Strengthen Collaborative Mechanisms…
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