PHMSA to DOT-111 defender: Justify Bakken testing
Written by David Thomas, Canadian Contributing EditorThe Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulator has quickly challenged the refinery lobby's contention that Bakken crude falls comfortably within existing "Class 3 Flammable Liquid" and should continue to be transported in the DOT-111 general purpose tank car.
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