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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AD89 Publication ID: Spring 2008 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments 
Abstract: This rulemaking would add provisions for Large Packagings and revise the specification requirements for non-bulk packagings and portable tanks. This rulemaking would address issues raised through enforcement actions and requests for clarification of the regulations by packaging manufacturers, third-part labs, and shippers. Also, this action would address packaging closures, design modifications that may or may not require recertification. This rulemaking was just upgraded to significant by OMB and PHMSA is adjusting its schedule to accommodate this change. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 174    49 CFR 178   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/01/2006  71 FR 52017   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/30/2006    
Final Rule  01/00/2009    
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: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
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