Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act, or DERAIL Act, mandates that the Secretary of Transportation issue new regulations within 90 days of its enactment. These regulations will significantly modify the definition of a "high-hazard flammable train" (HHFT) in federal code. Under the revised definition, an HHFT will include any single train transporting one or more loaded tank cars of a Class 3 flammable liquid or a Class 2 flammable gas, along with other materials deemed necessary for safety by the Secretary. Furthermore, the bill establishes new reporting requirements for railroad carriers involved in derailments. If a train carrying material toxic by inhalation derails, the railroad carrier must report all such materials on the train within 24 hours . This information must be provided to the National Response Center, State officials, local officials, and Tribal governments, enhancing immediate response capabilities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public Works
DERAIL Act
USA119th CongressHR-854| House
| Updated: 2/1/2025
The Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act, or DERAIL Act, mandates that the Secretary of Transportation issue new regulations within 90 days of its enactment. These regulations will significantly modify the definition of a "high-hazard flammable train" (HHFT) in federal code. Under the revised definition, an HHFT will include any single train transporting one or more loaded tank cars of a Class 3 flammable liquid or a Class 2 flammable gas, along with other materials deemed necessary for safety by the Secretary. Furthermore, the bill establishes new reporting requirements for railroad carriers involved in derailments. If a train carrying material toxic by inhalation derails, the railroad carrier must report all such materials on the train within 24 hours . This information must be provided to the National Response Center, State officials, local officials, and Tribal governments, enhancing immediate response capabilities.