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The items below are the currently open NTSB recommendations regarding rail and the OHMS responses. For copies of the specific letters containing the NTSB/OHMS dialog, click the link for the specific item and review the list of "Related Downloads" on the right.

NTSB Classifications:

  • OAR - Open Acceptable Response
  • OAA - Open Acceptable Action
  • OAAR - Open Acceptable Alternative Action
  • OUA - Open Unacceptable Action
  • OUR - Open Unacceptable Response
  • UCL - Unclassified (until NTSB Classifies)
Currently Open Recommendations
 
R-08-13 Derailment of Norfolk Southern Railway Company Train with release of hazardous materials and fire, New Brighton, Pennsylvania, October 20, 2006; UCL May 22, 2008
 
R-07-5 require HMEP recipients to conduct training exercises with railroads and other transporters of HM; OAR Apr 25, 2007
 
R-07-4 immediate notification to emergency responders; OAR Apr 24, 2007
 
R-04-10 Loading Unloading; OUR Dec 15, 2004
 
R-01-03 Written reporting standards; OAR Mar 12, 2001
 
R-92-23 Periodic inspection & testing of rail tank cars; OAR Dec 31, 1992
 
R-89-53 Closure fittings on rail tank cars; OUR Jul 14, 1989
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