Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations
hazmat · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2005-12-09 · Effective 2006-01-09 · 70 FR 73156
Document
Document number
05-23754
Federal Register citation
70 FR 73156
CFR reference
49 CFR 105
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
hazmat
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2005-12-09
Effective date
2006-01-09
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2005-22208 (HM-240)
Abstract
This final rule revises terminology, definitions, and requirements for consistency with the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005. These amendments include revising the definitions of "hazmat employee" and "hazmat employer;" revision of shipping paper retention requirements; providing a security plan exception for farmers; adding conditional applicability of postal laws and regulations; and replacement of "Exemption" with "Special permit."