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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AD89 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
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-party labs, and shippers. Also, this action would address packaging closures, design modifications that may or may not require recertification. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  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   
Comment Period End  11/30/2006    
NPRM Correction  12/01/2006  71 FR 69527   
Final Rule  09/00/2009    
Additional Information: Docket HM-231.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Michael Stevens
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.stevens@dot.gov