Use this task to create and submit a new embargo in the AAR Embargo/OPSL Permit System. Mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be entered to submit the form
Steps to Issue an Embargo
- Sign in to “Launch Pad” and open “AAR Embargo/OPSL Permit System”
- Requires “Embargo Officer Role” permission access
- From the menu bar, select “Embargoes > Issue Embargo”.
- In “General Embargo Information”, review or set the fields.
- Select “Op Station Notice” if you want to send an email only.
- Check “Effective Immediately” for emergency situations.
- Set “Allow Permits” to “Yes” if permit requests are allowed.
- Set “Allow Admin Issued Permits” as needed.
- Select “Include All Empty Cars” only for weather, derailment, bridge out, catastrophic event, or spontaneous labor action.
- If needed, check “Min Car Allowed” or “Max Car Allowed” and complete the displayed fields.
- Choose a “Cause” and enter “Cause Details”.
- Select “Target Select Commodities” and enter commodities, or select “Target All Commodities” and enter exclusions or allowed commodities.
- In “Geography”, enter the required FSACs or States.
- Use the first “Origin” and “Destination” fields to include locations.
- Use the second set to exclude locations.
- Enter interchange details in the third set and choose “AND” or “OR”. - In “Equipment”, select equipment types, group types, or field status.
- Use “Total Weight on Rail” for weight restrictions.
- Enter any exempt cars in “Except These Cars”. - Select “Target Select Waybill Parties” and enter CIFs, or select “Target All Waybill Parties” and enter exclusions.
- Choose “Any” or “All” for CIF matching.
- Select “Save Draft” to save the form or select “Issue Embargo” to submit.
- Confirm by selecting “Issue Embargo” again.
- After issuing, note that embargo numbers are system‑generated and the embargo remains in “Pending” status until approved.