Thank you to the 2015 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium Sponsors.

Thank you to the 2015 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium Sponsors

Thank you to the 2015 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium Sponsors

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CSX and EM Response to the Lynchburg Train Derailment

CSX and EM Response to the Lynchburg Train Derailment

9 days…

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AgendaAgenda

Introductions— Bryan Rhode and Wade Collins

Overview of CSX Safety Culture CSX in Virginia Shale Oil Development and the U.S. Energy Sector Approach to Safety

— Prevention— Preparedness— Mitigation

Case Study on the April 30 2014 derailment

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Crude By Rail Briefing Safety First

March 2015

Crude By Rail Briefing Safety First

March 2015

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Safety CultureSafety Culture

Safety is our first prioritySignificant reductions in train accidents involving hazardous materials

91% since 1980 38% since 2000

CSX operations reflect the overall trend in industry safety2013 Train Accident Rate – 1.83 (8% improvement from 2012)

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Overview of CSXOverview of CSX

Operate 21,000 miles of track in 23 states and 2 Canadian provinces

Deliver all manner of materials

Run approximately 1,300 trains a day— Run about 2 CBR

trains a day— Less than 2% of

our business

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CSX in VirginiaCSX in Virginia

CSX is a large economic driver in the state— 2,000 miles of track— Numerous yards (4 large ones)— Employ nearly 1,200 people— Numerous Virginia customers

CSX is part of the community— $1.3 million in charitable and community donations— Focus on safety, wellness and the environment

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Shale Oil Development and US Energy SectorShale Oil Development and US Energy Sector

Shale oil development is revolutionizing the American energy sector

Improved technologies— Fracking— Horizontal drilling

Creating thousands of jobs and US energy independence

Rail has a significant role to play, but with that role comes tremendous responsibility

We enhance safety through significant investment in infrastructure, continuous training, and coordination with government agencies and officials.

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Approach to SafetyApproach to Safety

Prevention Preparedness Mitigation

Goal of zero preventable accidents

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PreventionPrevention

Rail is the safest surface transportation option Railroads subject to significant federal safety regulation of

every critical operation Chronology of industry safety improvement related to CBR

— May 5, 2013 – voluntary enhancements— August 8, 2013 – Emergency Order (EO) 28— November 14, 2013 – Industry call for improved tank car

standards— February 20, 2014 – Industry and US DOT Agreement— February 25, 2014 – EO regarding classifications— May 7, 2014 – EO in response to LynchburgAdditional safety measures

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PreparednessPreparedness

For years, CSX has worked with emergency first responders CSX offers numerous training opportunities at our expense:

— CSX HazMat Safety Trains— HazMat Sentinel Training – AAR center in Pueblo, CO— CSX HazMat Training Center in Atlanta— Classroom training at local firehouses— Exercises and table-top drills— Self-study training courses— Web based training (CSXSafe.com)— Response Guide for HazMat Unit Train Incidents

SecureNOW – near real-time information on CSX trains Hazardous Materials Density Studies for localities

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MitigationMitigation

Should an incident occur, CSX is prepared to respond

Assets CSX brings to the table— HazMat professionals— HazMat Special Agents— Other professionals – environmental, industrial hygiene

and medical— Consultants

CSX’s unique Standard of Care

Lynchburg Train DerailmentLynchburg Train Derailment

Background InformationBackground Information

April 30, 2014, first call received 1:55 PM First reports were a tank car train had derailed and was

in the river on fire. Weather: Fog/Mist, 56 degrees, 100 % humidity,

visibility ¾ mile River Level: 18.6 Ft ( 4 ft normally)

Incident FactsIncident Facts

105 car “unit train” of crude oil 16 crude oil railcars derailed Three of the sixteen derailed into the river Two of the three in the river remained in tact One railcar breached and resulted in fire

Incident LocationIncident Location

Incident LocationIncident Location

Incident LocationIncident Location

Incident LocationIncident Location

Incident LocationIncident Location

Response ObjectivesResponse Objectives

•Evacuations•Early communication with First Responders, Regional Hazmat Teams, CSX Representatives, and Hazardous Materials Contractors•Notifications (Localities downstream water intakes) •Tactical Considerations/ Objectives–extinguishment, detection/monitoring, containment, damage assessments and product transfer

Evacuation AreaEvacuation Area

Placards Consist

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication

NotificationsNotifications

-Downstream localities

-Water intakes?

-State and Federal environmental agencies to assist with water sampling and testing

Determination to allow fire to burn- approx 49 minutes.

Extinguish secondary ignition sources

Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives

In order for Foam Operations to be effective there must be:

Adequate foam supplies

Adequate water supplies

Appropriate and accurate

proportioning

Management of overall foam

operations

FOAM APPLICATIONS FOR CRUDE OIL FIRESFOAM APPLICATIONS FOR CRUDE OIL FIRES

Aerial AssessmentAerial Assessment

-Poor visibility

-Special exemption to fly

Location Access

Aerial Assessment Aerial Assessment

Aerial AssessmentAerial Assessment

Product Containment Product Containment

Performed by:

-Hazmat Teams

-Hazmat Contractors

-Oversight by regulatory agencies

Challenges:-Contain any leaking material-Transfer remaining product-Tank car removal

Secondary ContainmentSecondary Containment

ContainmentContainment

Device for deploying oil containment boom into rivers and other waterways by using the power of the current

Reducing the need for boats and anchors

Damage AssessmentsDamage Assessments

Damage AssessmentsDamage Assessments

Tank Car RemovalTank Car Removal

Concerns:

-Tank car integrity

-Hidden damage

-Possible leaks

-Positioning of lifting equipment

Transfer OperationsTransfer Operations

Tank Car Removal Tank Car Removal

Removal from WaterwayRemoval from Waterway

Second Transfer Operation Grounding / Bonding

Transfer OperationTransfer Operation

Removal Of Rail CarsRemoval Of Rail Cars

SummarySummary

Railcar involved in fire contained 29,916 gallons of crude oil

•97.7% (29,245 gallons) was consumed by the fire.•1.3% (390 gallons) leaked into the James River.•0.8% (186 gallons) entered into the surrounding soil.•0.6% (186 gallons) was recovered from the tank car.•calculations by contractor and regulatory agencies

SummarySummary

9 days to complete initial response.

Air monitoring:

>1M readings

Surface water :

272 samples

Soil/Sediment samples ongoing monthly

Response cost > 4M

Agencies InvolvedAgencies Involved

B RYA N R H O D E

C S X

R E G I O N A L V I C E P R E S I D E N T

B RYA N _ R H O D E @ C S X . C O M

WA D E C O L L I N S

V D E MT E C H N O L O G I C A L H A Z A R D S D I V I S I O NWA D E . C O L L I N S @ V D E M . V I R G I N I A . G O V

Discussion and Questions? Discussion and Questions?