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DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AF04 | Publication ID: Spring 2015 |
Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR) | |
Abstract:
PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to make miscellaneous amendments to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. The amendments in this rulemaking have been identified through PHMSA’s own initiatives and review of previously issued letters of interpretation. These amendments promote safer transportation practices, eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements, address petitions for rulemaking, facilitate international commerce, and simplify the regulations. These amendments also update various entries in the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and corresponding special provisions, make minor amendments to the labeling requirements, revise the marking requirements applicable to odorization, make amendments for the continuing qualification of specification cargo tanks, and revise the exceptions for smokeless powder and black powder. |
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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 107 49 CFR 110 49 CFR 171 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 175 49 CFR 176 49 CFR 177 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 179 49 CFR 180 | |
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 to 5128 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: HM-218H; SB - N, IC - N, SLT - N; PHMSA anticipates cost savings by: (1) reducing the number of incidents and subsequent property damage resulting from the proposed safety requirements for shipments of LPG, incorporating CGA G-1.6 for mobile acetylene trailers, and the revised packaging provisions for nitric acid; (2) reducing the frequency and out-of-service time for propane cargo tanks taken out of service for requalification; and (3) seeking harmonization with international standards. The proposed changes are expected to result in overall net benefits. This rule addresses issues raised by stakeholders for the purpose of clarity, harmonization, and future growth. The benefits resulting from the adoption of the amendments in this NPRM include enhanced transportation safety, transparency, regulatory relief, and clarity. | |
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: Michael Ciccarone Transportation Specialist Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-8553 Email: michael.ciccarone@dot.gov |