DOT issues emergency order to Bakken oil shippers

摘要

Washington - Shippers transporting large quantities of crude oil from the Bakken Formation must inform state authorities about their expected routes under a May 7 Emergency Order from the Department of Transportation. Rail carriers shipping more than 1 million gallons - or about 35 full tank cars - must inform each state's Emergency Response Commission about the amount and frequency of Bakken oil being shipped, and must provide emergency contact information.