# Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2005-12-09 · Effective 2006-01-09 · 70 FR 73156
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-23754
- **Category:** hazmat
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 73156
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 105
- **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."

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/09/05-23754/hazardous-materials-incorporation-of-statutorily-mandated-revisions-to-the-hazardous-materials)
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