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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AC00 Publication ID: Spring 2005 
Title: Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation 
Abstract: To implement statutory requirements under the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 (49 USC 5701 et seq.), this rulemaking would address the safe transportation of food and food products in commerce by referencing in its regulations requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that apply to persons who offer for transportation or transport food in commerce by motor vehicle or rail car. This rulemaking is significant due to substantial congressional interest. 
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 1   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5701 to 5714   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    08/01/1991 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  02/20/1991  56 FR 6934   
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 04/29/1991  03/21/1991  56 FR 11982   
NPRM  05/21/1993  58 FR 29698   
SNPRM  12/21/2004  69 FR 76423   
Final Action  10/00/2005    
Additional Information: ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/21/93, 58 FR 29698, RSPA-91-13289; FS-1
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: dms.dot.gov   Public Comment URL: dms.dot.gov  
Agency Contact:
Helen L Engrum
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: helen.engrum@dot.gov