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Rule2013-169862013-07-16

Hazardous Materials: Revision to Fireworks Regulations (RRR)

Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Abstract

PHMSA is revising the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the approval of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks) and establishing DOT-approved fireworks certification agencies that provide an alternative to the approval process for Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. PHMSA is also reformatting the procedural regulations pertaining to certification agencies. These actions clarify regulations with respect to PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide regulatory flexibility in seeking authorization for the transportation of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
Effective date: August 15, 2013.
Effective Date
2013-08-15

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureEducationHazardous materials transportationHazardous wasteLabelingPackaging and containersPenaltiesRadioactive materialsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsUranium

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 107, 171, 172, and 173 [Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0320 (HM-257)] RIN 2137-AE70 AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: PHMSA is revising the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the approval of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks) and establishing DOT-approved fireworks certification agencies that provide an alternative to the approval process for Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. PHMSA is also reformatting the procedural regulations pertaining to certification agencies. These actions clarify regulations with respect to PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide regulatory flexibility in seeking authorization for the transportation of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. DATES: Effective date: August 15, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa O'Donnell or Rob Benedict, Standards and Rulemaking Division, Office Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, at (202) 366-8553. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background A. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking B. Comments on the NPRM C. Comments Beyond-the-Scope D. Comments Opposed to the FCA Process II. Amendments Adopted in Final Rule III. Section-by Section Review IV. Regulatory Analyses and Notices A. Statutory/

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Citation: 78 FR 42457