Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Cars |
Subpart D - Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW) |
§ 179.202-3 - Approval to operate at 286,000 gross rail load (GRL).
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§ 179.202-3 Approval to operate at 286,000 gross rail load (GRL).
A tank car may be loaded to a gross weight on rail of up to 286,000 pounds (129,727 kg) upon approval by the Associate Administrator for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). See § 179.13.
[80 FR 26749, May 8, 2015]