2137-AF40 202004 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a critical energy resource for the 21st century. Currently, the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) do not authorize the bulk transport of LNG in rail tank cars. PHMSA, in collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, believes this is a potential area for industry innovation to support infrastructure development while maintaining a high level of safety. This deregulatory rulemaking action develops a framework for the safe transport of LNG in rail tank cars.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No Deregulatory 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 174 49 CFR 179 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. Statutory NPRM 07/19/2019 Executive Order13868 section 4(b) to publish NPRM no later than 100 day after order. Statutory Final 05/10/2020 Executive Order 13868 section 4(b) to publish Final Rule no later than 13 months after order. No NPRM 10/24/2019 84 FR 56964 NPRM Comment Period End 12/23/2019 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/23/2019 84 FR 70491 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 01/13/2020 Final Rule 06/00/2020 hm-264 No No Undetermined 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