I am not waiting around hoping the next big crude oil accident doesn’t happen in the Pacific Northwest. That’s why I’m pushing the U.S. Department of Transportation through letters and meetings with Secretary Foxx to improve the standards for the tank cars carrying crude oil. I also led our state’s Congressional delegation in urging the administration to implement new tank car standards as quickly as possible. These tank cars should have thicker walls and protective shields at the front and back to stop them from puncturing so easily. We also need to phase out the older, less safe rail cars as soon as possible.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:11:00 +0000
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