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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE38 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Compatibility With the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (RRR) 
Abstract:

This rulemaking amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive materials) based on recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations. This rulemaking aligned the HMR with the international standards, and updated, clarified, corrected, and provided relief of certain regulatory requirements applicable to the transportation of radioactive materials.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171    49 CFR 172    49 CFR 173    49 CFR 174    49 CFR 175    49 CFR 176    49 CFR 177    49 CFR 178   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/12/2011  76 FR 50332   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/10/2011 
Final Rule  07/11/2014  79 FR 40589   
Final Rule Effective Date  10/01/2014 
Additional Information: PHMSA-2009-0063; HM-250; SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N; PHMSA initiated this rulemaking to harmonize with NRC and reduce regulatory burden. NRC's NPRM published May 16, 2013. PHMSA has coordinated with NRC to develop the final rule. Annualized cost estimate ranging from $161 thousand to $487 thousand over a 5-year period at a 3 percent discount rate. This rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and costs of OMB Control Number 2137-0034 due to reductions in the shipping paper requirements for excepted quantities of RAM shipments.
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:
Steve Webb
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: steven.webb@dot.gov