Saline County Health Dept. Operating hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday 8:00 to 6:00 p.m. The County Commission and Employees wish to Welcome you to the County Website. Enjoy your tour of information and services provided to you by clicking on the Links to the left.
US, Canada jointly release crude-by-rail transportation rules. The US and Canada simultaneously issued new regulations governing transportation of crude oil and other hazardous materials by rail.
There are four types of crude oil: Class A: Light, Volatile Oils: These oils are highly fluid and highly toxic to humans, and include jet fuel and gasoline. Class B: Non-Sticky Oils: These oils are waxy and less toxic to humans, and include diesel fuel and light crude oil. Class C: Heavy, Sticky Oils: These oils are brown or black and sticky or tarry, and include most crude oils. Their toxicity is low, but if spilled, their impacts on waterfowl and wildlife can be severe.