OAR 741-510-0020: Railroad Reporting Information

There are different entities involved in the transportation of Hazardous Materials by rail and response to any associated Incidents. Information sharing ensures emergency responders have information to guide preparedness efforts and effective response actions. (1) Each railroad transporting Hazardous Materials in this state shall provide by electronic mail to the Rail Division, the following information for each rail line it operates in the state: (a) Current railroad Timetable; (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the railroad’s person in charge of education and training related to Hazardous Material transportation; (c) The Railroad Emergency Response Telephone Number for obtaining information about train contents, including the type, quantity and placement of Hazardous Material cars within the train. (2) Each railroad shall provide updated information required in 741-510-0020(a) through (c) to the Rail Division no later than the last day of the month following the month the change was made.