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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AD89 Publication ID: Fall 2005 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments 
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to add provisions for Large Packagings and revise the specification requirements for non-bulk packagings and portable tanks to address issues raised through enforcement actions and requests for clarification of the regulations by packaging manufacturers, third-part labs, and shippers. The proposals will address packaging closures, and design modifications that may or may not require recertification. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 173    49 CFR 178   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2005    
Additional Information: Docket HM-231.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: dms.dot.gov   Public Comment URL: dms.dot.gov  
Agency Contact:
Arthur M. Pollack
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: arthur.pollack@dot.gov