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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AF04 Publication ID: Fall 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.

 
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 180    49 CFR 179   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 to 5128   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/23/2015  80 FR 3787   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/24/2015 
Final Rule  11/00/2015 
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) harmonization with international standards. Overall 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 rulemaking 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