2137-AE80 201410 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Pressure Vessel Requirements (DOT Spec Cylinders) (RRR)

This rulemaking would propose revisions to certain requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) applicable to the manufacture, maintenance, and use of DOT specification cylinders. These revisions would clarify certain important safety requirements, incorporate industry consensus standards and, where appropriate, decrease the regulatory burden without compromising the safe transportation of compressed gases in commerce. This rulemaking responds to 11 petitions for rulemaking, incorporates two special permits into the HMR, and addresses the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Recommendation I-93-1. Among other provisions, PHMSA  is expected to put forth proposals to address fire suppression systems, clarification of cylinder specification and requalification requirements, and adoption of new and update current incorporations by reference of industry consensus standards issued by the Compressed Gas Association.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 49 CFR 171 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 180 49 USC 5101 to 5128 No ANPRM 05/29/2012 77 FR 31551 ANPRM Comment Period End 08/27/2012 NPRM 11/00/2014 PHMSA-2011-0140; HM-234; SB - Y, SLT - N, IC - N; PHMSA anticipates that this NPRM will generally reduce burdens for most stakeholders and eliminate the need to apply for special permits, as three special permits may be incorporated, and lower paperwork burden. Other benefits include simplifying hazard communication requirements and increased filling density for certain gases, leading to potentially fewer vehicle trips. A future rulemaking may result in a decrease in the annual burden and costs under certain OMB Control Numbers. No No None No No www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov No No Kevin Leary Transportation Specialist 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 202-366-8553 kevin.leary@dot.gov 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington DC 20590