# Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and to the Administrator, Research and Innovative Technology Administration; Establishment and Delegation of Powers and Duties
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2005-02-18 · Effective 2005-02-20 · 70 FR 8299
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-3245
- **Category:** hazmat
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 8299
- **Publication date:** 2005-02-18
- **Effective date:** 2005-02-20
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. OST 1999-6189
## Abstract

Two new administrations, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, are being established within the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act. Each new administration is established effective February 20, 2005. Accordingly, by this action, the Secretary delegates to the Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Administrator, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, functions required for the operation of each new administration. In addition, this final rule renames chapters I and XI of subtitle B of title 49 CFR.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/02/18/05-3245/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration-and-to-the-administrator-research-and)
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