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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE81 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would address changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) that are applicable to reverse logistics. PHMSA initiated this rulemaking in response to petitions received by the agency. The issue of reverse logistics involves the transportation of hazardous materials that have been damaged or returned from the retailer to a return center. Specifically, the rulemaking would establish a regulatory definition of "reverse logistics" and outline the responsibilities of those that offer hazardous materials returned by retail customers. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173    49 CFR 171    49 CFR 178   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  07/05/2012  77 FR 39662   
ANPRM Comment Period End  10/03/2012 
NPRM  12/00/2013 
Additional Information: HM-253; SB - Y, SLT - N, IC - N; The NPRM aims to identify ways to reduce the burden on the regulated community when returning retail products that pose a low hazard in transportation. These actions include the return of damaged retail products from the consumer back to the distribution facility. Further, this action is in support of governmental efforts to provide regulatory relief to the regulated community while enhancing existing safety.
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:
Steven Andrews
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.andrews@dot.gov