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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE21 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Emergency Response Telephone Numbers 
Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the HMR by requiring shippers utilizing a third-party to provide emergency response information by telephone to identify the person registered with the third-party provider on shipping papers. The rulemaking would ensure a third-party provider is able to identify the shipment for which it is responsible and provide necessary information to transport workers and first responders in the event of a hazardous materials incident. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/02/2007  72 FR 35961   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/31/2007    
Final Rule  11/00/2008    
Additional Information: PHMSA Docket HM-206F
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joan McIntyre
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202-366-8553
Email: joan.mcintyre@dot.gov