Chemical Transportation Incidents – Week of 9-12-26

Reporting Background 

See this post for explanation, with the most recent update here (removed from paywall). 

Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency. 

Incidents Summary  

• Number of incidents – 507 (473 highway, 30 air, 3 rail, 1 water) 
• Serious incidents – 4 (4 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 0 fire/explosion, 32 no release)  
• Largest container involved – 26,425-gal DOT 111S100W1 Railcar {Diesel Fuel? (UN1202)} Vacuum relief valve venting. 
• Largest amount spilled – 2,400-gal DOT 111A100W3 Railcar {Environmentally Hazardous Substances, Liquid, N.O.S.} Tank shell leaking under jacket. 
• Total amount reported spilled in all incidents – 4863.4-gal 

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the incident described. 

Most Interesting Chemical: Maleic Anhydride: Colorless crystalline needles, flakes, pellets, rods, briquettes, lumps or a fused mass. Melts at 113°F. Shipped both as a solid and in the molten state. Vapors, fumes and dusts strong irritate the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Flash point 218°F. Autoignition temperature 890°F. Used to make paints and plastics and other chemicals. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).  

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Review – 5 Advisories and 1 Update Published – 10-15-26

Today, CISA’s NCCIC-ICS published three control system security advisories for products from Guangzhou Juan IoT Technology, Eclipse Foundation, and CISA. They also published two medical device security advisories for products from J4Care and Thermo Fisher. They also updated a control security advisory for products from Red Lion. 

Advisories  

Guangzhou Advisory - This advisory describes three vulnerabilities in the Guangzhou Juan IoT Technology EseeCloud video surveillance software. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Donghyeon Lee of Tokyo University of Science and GMO Flatt Security. CISA notes that: “Guangzhou Juan IoT Technology Co., Ltd. did not respond to CISA's coordination attempts.” 

Eclipse Advisory - This advisory describes five vulnerabilities in the Eclipse Milo OPC UA implementation. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Abhinav Agarwal.  

CISA Advisory - This advisory discusses six vulnerabilities in the CISA Malcolm network traffic analysis tool suite. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Seth Grover of Idaho National Laboratory. 

J4Care Advisory - This advisory describes six vulnerabilities in the J4Care dcm4che open-source toolkit for DICOM. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Abhinav Agarwal. 

Thermo Fisher Advisory - This advisory describes a path traversal vulnerability in the Thermo Fisher Torrent Suite Software. The vulnerability was reported to CISA by Akanksha Raghvesh and Abhinav Agarwal. 

Red Lion Update - This update provides additional information on the N-Tron 700 Series advisory that was originally published on October 8th, 2026. The new information includes updating CVSS V4.0 scores, and broken links. 

For more information on these advisories, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/5-advisories-and-1-update-published-547 - subscription required. 

Review - HR 10569 Introduced – CISA and Biosecurity

Last month, Rep Khanna (D,CA) introduced HR 10569, the Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure Act. The bill would amend 6 USC 652 to require CISA to treat biotechnology and biomanufacturing as critical infrastructure even though it does not have a designated Sector Specific Agency designation. No new funding is authorized by this bill. 

According to a press release from the office of Rep Peters (D,CA), a cosponsor of this bill: 

“America’s leadership in the sector is a strategic advantage we cannot take for granted. As technology advances and our adversaries grow more capable, American national security, public health, and competitiveness will continue to face more serious threats. Our legislation will strengthen America’s biotech ecosystem against cyber threats, supply chain disruptions, and other vulnerabilities. To maintain our leadership in biotechnology, we need to make sure that the United States remains a safe place to innovate.” 

Moving Forward  

Neither Khanna, nor his two cosponsors, are members of the House Homeland Security Committee to which this bill was assigned for consideration. This means that there is little chance of the bill being considered by that Committee. I would not expect that Committee to consider the bill because of its reliance on the outdated ‘Sector-Specific Agency’ terminology. 

For more information on the provisions of this bill, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/hr-10569-introduced-cisa-and-biosecurity - subscriptions required. 

Short Takes – 10-15-26 - Federal Register Edition

Facility Response Plan 

Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans: Compliance Date Delay and Changes to Reflect Administration Policy. EPA final rule. Summary: “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing an extension to the compliance date for Facility Response Plans (FRPs) required by the Clean Water Act (CWA) addressing potential worst-case discharges of CWA hazardous substances. These requirements apply to onshore non-transportation-related facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment from a CWA hazardous substance worst-case discharge to navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the exclusive economic zone. This action is also finalizing language modifications to remove references to climate change and environmental justice in the FRP requirements to align with Executive Order 14148 [link added] of January 20, 2025. EPA is revising the compliance deadlines in light of serious concerns that facilities may be unable to comply with the relevant requirements by the existing deadline. These changes are necessary to allow the Agency to consider implementation and compliance assistance tools that regulated facilities may be able to take advantage of when complying with the new requirements, and to ensure proper planning for all communities while promoting a science-based and risk-based approach to planning. EPA also recognizes that a delay would provide time for EPA to consider whether revisions are necessary before facilities must comply.” 

TSCA  

Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extensions. EPA notice of proposed rulemaking. Summary: “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to extend certain compliance dates applicable to certain entities subject to the regulation of trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) until December 31, 2027, including for certain chemical processors in meeting the prohibition compliance deadline for the processing of TCE, industrial and commercial use of TCE as a processing aid, and associated wastewater disposal; and for refrigerant manufacturers in meeting the compliance deadline for phasing down TCE feedstock in the production of HFC-134a. This proposed compliance extension would allow for necessary and reasonable transition periods for regulated entities under TSCA section 6(d).” 

Space Geek  

Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), Open Public Scoping Period, and Hold Public Scoping Meetings on the Proposed SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Launch and Landing Operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, Texas and Expansion of Starship Landing and Expenditure Locations. FAA notice of intent to prepare PEIS. Summary: “In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, FAA is announcing its intent to prepare a PEIS analyzing Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s (SpaceX) proposal to increase Starship-Super Heavy operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, TX and expand Starship landing and expenditure locations. Subsequent license modifications or renewals under 14 CFR part 400 are within the scope of the PEIS, and the issuance of temporary airspace closures associated with the Proposed Action are included in FAA's Federal Action. FAA is requesting comments concerning the scope and content of the PEIS. A Draft PEIS will be released for public review and comment at a later date.” 

Executive Orders 

EO 14435 - Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel.