Approval to operate at 286,000 gross rail load (GRL).

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  9. Approval to operate at 286,000 gross rail load (GRL).

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§ 179.202-3 Approval to operate at 286,000 gross rail load (GRL).

A tank car may be loaded to a gross weight on rail of up to 286,000 pounds (129,727 kg) upon approval by the Associate Administrator for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). See § 179.13.

[80 FR 26749, May 8, 2015]


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