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Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)1

Subpart F—Specification for Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car Tanks and Seamless Steel Tanks (Classes DOT-113 and 107A)1

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49 CFR 179.102-10

ECP brakes.

Current as of 2017-10-01 Government source

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationOfficial agency material

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(a) By January 1, 2021, each rail carrier operating a high-hazard flammable unit train as defined in § 171.8, comprised of at least one tank car loaded with a Packing Group I material must ensure the train meets the ECP braking capability requirements as prescribed in § 174.310 of this subchapter.

(b) By May 1, 2023, each rail carrier operating a high-hazard flammable unit train as defined in § 171.8, not described in paragraph (a) of this section must ensure the train meets the ECP braking capability requirements as prescribed in § 174.310 of this subchapter.

(c) Alternate brake systems may be submitted for approval through the processes and procedures outlined in 49 CFR part 232, subpart F.

[80 FR 26749, May 8, 2015]