Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape (2018)

Chapter: 3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution

Previous Chapter: 2 The Domestic Energy Revolution
Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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Suggested Citation: "3 The Role of Freight Transportation in the Domestic Energy Revolution." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Safely Transporting Hazardous Liquids and Gases in a Changing U.S. Energy Landscape. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24923.
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