Does BNSF intend to establish coal dust emission standards outside of the PRB?
In addition to coal dust emission standards applicable to trains operating on the Joint Line, BNSF has established coal dust emission standards applicable to coal trains originating in the PRB and operating over BNSF’s Black Hills subdivision. BNSF anticipates setting standards applicable to coal trains originating in the PRB and operating on the Big Horn subdivision in the near future. In addition, BNSF is continuing to study the impact of coal dust emissions in areas outside of the PRB.