FRA Issues Emergency Haz Mat Order

On Behalf of | Aug 15, 2013 | Firm News

The FRA has issued an emergency order in response to the tragic July 19 runaway, derailment, and explosion in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. FRA notes that the provisions of  its order are similar to an emergency order issued by Transport Canada, the federal agency responsible for rail operations in Canada.Here is a copy of the FRA order:[gview file=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Lac-Mégantic-Order.pdf”]