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Proposed Rule06-79132006-09-25

Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments

Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Abstract

PHMSA proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations based on petitions for rulemaking and PHMSA initiatives. These proposed amendments are intended to update, clarify or provide relief from certain regulatory requirements. Among other provisions, PHMSA is proposing a new proper shipping name and UN identification number for fuel mixtures composed of ethanol and gasoline to help emergency response personnel respond appropriately to incidents involving such fuel mixtures. In addition, PHMSA proposes to update certain incorporations by reference, revise and clarify certain hazard communication requirements, and clarify transportation requirements applicable to dry ice, detonator assemblies and explosives. PHMSA also proposes to provide expanded exceptions from regulation for household hazardous wastes and small amounts of materials used in pharmaceutical research.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates
Comments must be received by November 24, 2006.

CFR References

Topics

Air carriersEducationExportsHazardous materials transportationHazardous wasteImportsIncorporation by referenceLabelingMotor carriersMotor vehicle safetyPackaging and containersRadioactive materialsRailroad safetyReporting and recordkeeping requirementsUranium

Public Comment

Comments Close
2006-11-24

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 177, 178, and 180 [Docket No. PHMSA-05-21812 (HM-218D)] RIN 2137-AE10 AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ( printed page 55758) ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: PHMSA proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations based on petitions for rulemaking and PHMSA initiatives. These proposed amendments are intended to update, clarify or provide relief from certain regulatory requirements. Among other provisions, PHMSA is proposing a new proper shipping name and UN identification number for fuel mixtures composed of ethanol and gasoline to help emergency response personnel respond appropriately to incidents involving such fuel mixtures. In addition, PHMSA proposes to update certain incorporations by reference, revise and clarify certain hazard communication requirements, and clarify transportation requirements applicable to dry ice, detonator assemblies and explosives. PHMSA also proposes to provide expanded exceptions from regulation for household hazardous wastes and small amounts of materials used in pharmaceutical research. DATES: Comments must be received by November 24, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number PHMSA-05-21812 by any of the following methods: Web site: http://dms.dot.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting commen

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Citation: 71 FR 55757