Rail Industry Standards Setting Agency Documents

Association of American Railroads (AAR)

• AAR M-1002 Tank Car Manual of Standards &
  Recommended Practices, (Section C, Part III)
• Specifications for tank car design and maintenance facilities
• Has power of regulation incorporated in Canada and 49CFR
• Changes are made via Tank Car Committee with much industry and
  government involvement.
• Field Manual
• Office Manual
• Other Manuals of Standards & Recommended Practices
• Railcar Design
• Railcar Components
• Railcar Loading Rules