This project has been designed by CanmetENERGY-Ottawa (CE-O, Natural Resources Canada) and its industrial partner CRB Innovations Inc. to assess the feasibility of sing lignin-derived diesel fuels in order to reduce the emissions of non-biogenic greenhouse gases and criteria air contaminants from the rail sector. These “drop-in” biofuels are hydrocarbon-based blending stocks fully compatible with conventional diesel fuels. CE-O and CRB Innovations Inc.

Part IV: Filing Requirements

24. Filing Requirements with the Department

24. Filing Requirements with the Department

24.1 A railway company shall file railway schedules with the Department. Any changes to the railway schedules shall be filed by the railway company with the Department within thirty (30) days of implementation.

24.2 A railway company shall file with the Department, procedures/work instructions, and all amendments, for:

Part III: Equipment Requirements

21. Maintenance
22. Brake Cylinder Piston Travel
23. Locomotive Feed Valves and Pressure Settings

21. Maintenance

21.1 All brake equipment shall be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.

Part II: Brake Test Requirements

Part I: General

Approved on January 30, 2023

Effective: May 1, 2023

Important Note: the January 30, 2023, version of these rules come into effect on May 1, 2023.

Table of Contents

Part I – General