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DOT/PHMSA

RIN: 2137-AE38

Publication ID: Spring 2013

Title: Hazardous Materials: Compatibility With the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (RRR)
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the HMR requirements for the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive materials) based on recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations. This rulemaking would more fully align the HMR with the international standards and would update, clarify, correct and provide relief of certain regulatory requirements applicable to the transportation of radioactive materials.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
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 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 174 49 CFR 175 49 CFR 176 49 CFR 177 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 171
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	08/12/2011	76 FR 50332
NPRM Comment Period End	11/10/2011
Final Rule	12/00/2013

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563. HM-250; SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N; PHMSA initiated this rulemaking to harmonize with NRC and reduce regulatory burden. NRC's NPRM is expected to publish by July 2012. Following NRC action, PHMSA will coordinate with NRC to develop a Final Rule. Annualized cost estimate ranging from $161K-487K over a 5-year period at a 3 percent discount rate. This rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and costs of OMB Control Number 2137-0034 due to reductions in the shipping paper requirements for excepted quantities of RAM shipments.
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: Steve Webb 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: steven.webb@dot.gov