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Proposed Rule2023-071092023-05-30

Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards

Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Abstract

PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards by adopting various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates
Comments must be received by July 31, 2023. To the extent possible, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments while a final rule is developed.

CFR References

Topics

Air carriersCargo vesselsEducationExportsHazardous materials transportationHazardous wasteImportsIncorporation by referenceLabelingMaritime carriersMotor carriersMotor vehicle safetyPackaging and containersRadioactive materialsReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2023-07-31

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, 176, 178, and 180 [Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0092 (HM-215Q)] RIN 2137-AF57 AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards by adopting various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. DATES: Comments must be received by July 31, 2023. To the extent possible, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments while a final rule is developed. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Mail: Docket Management System; U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Instructions: Include the agency name and doc

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Citation: 88 FR 34568