PHMSA and the Federal Railroad Administration have issued several safety advisories related to the safe
transport of crude oil by rail, including the recent January 2 Safety Alert and is currently engaged in the ongoing rulemaking to improve the design of the DOT 111 tank car.
Bill Barr, who lives on Livingston Street in the village, also said the pipeline would not replace train or
barge transport of crude oil and would pose a great risk of contaminating aquifers.
«These grants are just the latest step in our comprehensive approach to improving the
safe transport of crude oil and other hazmat by rail.»
The Downstream segment comprises refining of crude oil into petroleum products; marketing of crude oil and refined products;
transporting of crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car; and manufacturing and marketing of commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives.
In light of the March 7 CSX train derailment in Newburgh, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli wrote to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao requesting that she consider additional safety measures to reduce risks and protect New Yorkers from
the transport of crude oil and any hazardous materials by rail.
Hawkins said as Governor that he would issue an Executive Order halting
all transport of crude oil by rail in the state and would use law enforcement if necessary to carry out this order.
He said he lives near the CSX tracks in Newburgh and has worries about
the transport of crude oil.
66 actions have been implemented to strengthen standards, regulations and procedures to make
the transport of crude oil by rail and water in New York safer, and to improve spill preparedness and response.
The parade begins at 6:30 ------------------------------- Governor Cuomo received a status report outlining progress by State agencies to protect New Yorkers from the potential risks with
the transport of crude oil.
Additionally, the Administration has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, a major infrastructure project that would decrease bottlenecks in
the transport of crude oil, ensure availability and continued access to critical petroleum resources, and create jobs and increase local tax revenues.
The Department of Transportation continues to pursue a comprehensive, all - of - the - above approach in minimizing risk and ensuring the safe
transport of crude oil.
The US State Department has issued a Presidential Permit to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to enable construction of the Alberta Clipper pipeline for
the transport of crude oil from the Canadian oil sands to US refineries.