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DE HCR27
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Valerie Longhurst
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AI Summary
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PBF Energy and Norfolk Southern Corporation are requested to provide monthly reports to the General Assembly detailing crossing start and end times of all PBF inbound and outbound trains at 16 specified Delaware rail crossings.
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PBF Energy and Norfolk Southern are encouraged to increase communication and coordination to improve efficiency of crude by rail shipments and avoid unnecessary delays that result in trains idling near surrounding communities.
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Both companies are encouraged to work with state and federal governments to develop additional quiet zones along rail lines currently used for refinery deliveries.
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PBF Energy and Norfolk Southern are encouraged to identify and propose infrastructure improvements to rail lines and crossings to improve efficiency and safety for nearby communities affected by increased train traffic.
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Both companies are encouraged to work with DelDot to maintain safe rail lines and crossings in conformance with federal and DelDot guidelines, with PBF and Norfolk Southern providing required funding.
Legislative Description
Expressing Concerns And Making Recommendations And Requests To Pbf Energy And Norfolk Southern Corporation Regarding Increased “crude By Rail” Shipments To The Delaware City Refinery.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 13 YES 5 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/13/2013