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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AF62 Publication ID: Fall 2023 
Title: Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulatory Requirements and Responding to Stakeholder Petitions 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180) by adopting a number of provisions that will modernize and streamline the HMR to better clarify PHMSA regulations, as well as support our safety mission. In addition, this rulemaking would address a number of petitions for rulemaking submitted by hazardous materials transportation stakeholders that will improve the HMR through updates to reflect the latest industry best practices and the use of new technologies.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171    49 CFR 172    49 CFR 173    49 CFR 175    49 CFR 176    49 CFR 178    49 CFR 180   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.    49 U.S.C. 5120(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2023 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Arthur M Pollack
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: arthur.pollack@dot.gov