Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading, and Storage
hazmat · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2005-04-15 · Effective 2005-06-01 · 70 FR 20018
Document
Document number
05-7394
Federal Register citation
70 FR 20018
CFR reference
49 CFR 171
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; response to appeals.
Category
hazmat
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2005-04-15
Effective date
2005-06-01
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-98-4952 (HM-223)
Abstract
On October 30, 2003, the Research and Special Programs Administration, predecessor agency to PHMSA, published a final rule to clarify the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to functions and activities related to the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials in commerce, including loading, unloading, and storage operations. In response to appeals submitted by persons affected by the final rule, this final rule amends certain regulations and makes editorial corrections.