On the recordNovember 3, 2015
Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VII, add the following: SEC. __. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP FITTINGS PROTECTION FOR CLASS DOT-117R TANK CARS. (a) Protective Housing.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), top fittings on DOT specification 117R tank cars shall be located inside a protective housing not less than \1/2\-inch in thickness and constructed of a material having a tensile strength not less than 65 kilopound per square inch and conform to the following specifications: (1) The protective housing shall be as tall as the tallest valve or fitting involved and the height of a valve or fitting within the protective housing must be kept to the minimum compatible with their proper operation. (2) The protective housing or cover may not reduce the flow capacity of the pressure relief device below the minimum required. (3) The protective housing shall provide a means of drainage with a minimum flow area equivalent to six 1-inch diameter holes.…





