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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE82 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: ●Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Special Permits and Competent Authorities Into the HMR (RRR)  
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to incorporate provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits and competent authorities that have established safety records. Incorporating such provisions into the HMR are intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in the special permits and competent authorities. The adoption of the provisions would eliminate the need for numerous application and renewal requests. The special permits proposed to be added to the regulations here would allow the transportation of "Self-heating solid, organic n.o.s. (spent bleaching earth)" in sift-proof bulk packaging;would allow the use of regulated medical waste shipping names and markings that differ from those prescribed in the HMR; would allow for the transportation of Class 9 solid coal pitch compounds in non-specification open top or closed-top sift proof metal cans or fiber drums; and would allow for the transportation of self-inflating life-saving appliances that contain non-specification steel cylinders when being transported between a vessel and an authorized facility for servicing.This rulemaking action would facilitate commerce activity and reduce paperwork burdens while maintaining an appropriate level of safety. Incorporation of these provisions would reduce the compliance burden and cost on both industry and government. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171    49 CFR 172    49 CFR 173    49 CFR 178   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/00/2012    
Additional Information: HM-233C: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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