Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-09-02-.02

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 1680-09-02-.02 - RAILROADS' MINIMUM INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE REPORT

(1) Monthly Reporting

All rail carriers which operate in and through Tennessee shall submit to the Commission a copy of all monthly reports of railroad accidents and incidents occurring in Tennessee which must be reported to the Federal Railroad Administration under Part 225 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Such reports must be on forms prescribed by the Federal Railroad Administration and must be submitted within thirty (30) days after expiration of the month during which reportable accidents or incidents occur.

(2) Immediate Reporting Requirements

(a) All rail carriers operating in and through Tennessee shall report immediately by telephone the occurrence of accidents or incidents arising from the operation of the railroad which results in the death of a rail passenger, rail employee, or member of the public, or which occurs at a rail-highway grade crossing.

All telephone reporting required by this sub-section shall be made to the Tennessee Public Service Commission at 800-342-8359 within Tennessee and at 615-741-2754 outside Tennessee or to any other telephone number designated for this purpose by the Commission.

(b) All rail carriers which operate in and through Tennessee shall report immediately by telephone the occurrence of accidents or incidents arising from the operation of the railroad which involves hazardous materials where

1. any person is injured due to fire, explosion, or exposure to hazardous materials.

2. a continuing danger to life, health or property at the place of the accident or incident exists or

3. the estimated property damage exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

All telephone reporting under this subsection shall be made to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency at 800-362-3300 within Tennessee or to any other telephone number designated for this purpose by this agency. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency shall immediately contact the Tennessee Public Service Commission upon the receipt of such report as to the details of such accidents or incidents.

(c) Each telephone report required by this rule shall state the following:

1. Name of the railroad;

2. Name, title, and telephone number of the individual making the report;

3. Time, date, and location of accident or incident;

4. Circumstances of the accident or incidents;

5. Number of persons killed or injured;

6. Classification, name, and quantity of hazardous materials involved in accident or incident, if known.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-09-02-.02

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 65-3-104 and 65-3-107. Administrative History: New rule filed August 26, 1988; effective November 29, 1988. Rule has been assigned a new control number, removed, and renumbered from rule 1220-3-1-.03 filed and effective January 16, 2002. Rule has been assigned a new control number from 1680-12-2-.02 filed and effective February 1, 2003.