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DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AF24 | Publication ID: Fall 2016 |
Title: ●Hazardous Materials: Volatility of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials | |
Abstract:
PHMSA is considering revising the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to establish vapor pressure limits for unrefined petroleum-based products and potentially all Class 3 materials. PHMSA is currently assessing the merits of a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Attorney General of the State of New York regarding vapor pressure standards for the transportation of crude oil. The petition requests that PHMSA implement a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) limit less than 9.0 pounds per square inch (psi) for crude oil transported by rail. The Agency seeks comment on the a range of vapor pressure thresholds, and will evaluate the potential safety benefits of utilizing vapor pressure thresholds within the hazardous materials classification process for unrefined petroleum-based products and Class 3 material liquids. PHMSA encourages persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments containing relevant information, data, or views. |
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Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 174 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 179 49 CFR 180 | |
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: HM-251D; | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: Undetermined |
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: Lad Falat Director, Engineering and Research Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-4545 Email: lad.falat@dot.gov |