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DOT/PHMSA

RIN: 2137-AE86

Publication ID: Fall 2013

Title: Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR)
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by establishing standards for the safe transportation of bulk explosives. This rulemaking would be responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry representatives, requesting this action. Developing requirements for the HMR should provide greater access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permit and competent authorities. The HMR would authorize the transportation of certain explosives, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate emulsions, and other specific hazardous materials in bulk packagings, which are not otherwise authorized under the HMR. These hazardous materials are used in blasting operations on specialized vehicles, multi-purpose bulk trucks (MBTs). (MBTs are used as mobile work platforms to create blends of explosives that are unique for each blast site.)
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 171    49 CFR 172    49 CFR 173    49 CFR 177    49 CFR 177
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  03/00/2014

Additional Information: HM-233D; SB - N, SLT - N, IC - N; This NPRM is responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry representatives, requesting action. Developing requirements for the HMR would provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permit and competent authorities. This rulemaking is expected to result in a decrease of $10.6 million in the annual burden and cost to multiple OMB Control Numbers (2137-0014 and 2137-0051) due to decreased paperwork burdens.
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: Matthew Nickels 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: matthew.nickels@dot.gov