2137-AF34 201804 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Hazardous Materials: Continued Conversion of Special Permits (RRTF)

As mandated by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21 33012(c) and (d)), PHMSA will amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180) to adopt provisions contained in certain widely-used or long-standing special permits that have an established safety record. This rulemaking action is intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in special permits and eliminate the need for numerous renewal requests. The rulemaking action will also reduce paperwork burdens and facilitate commerce while maintaining an appropriate level of safety. PHMSA conducted an extensive analysis of active special permits and those special permits deemed suitable will be adopted into the HMR.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No Deregulatory 49 CFR 171 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 174 49 CFR 175 49 CFR 176 49 CFR 177 49 CFR 178 49 CFR 179 49 CFR 180 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. No NPRM 09/00/2018 HM-233G; No No None No No www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov No No Michael Ciccarone Transportation Specialist 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 202 366-8553 michael.ciccarone@dot.gov 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590