Hazardous Materials: Revision to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2011-06-27 · Effective 2011-06-27 · 76 FR 37283
Document
Document number
2011-15954
Federal Register citation
76 FR 37283
CFR reference
49 CFR 172
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2011-06-27
Effective date
2011-06-27
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0102 (HM-145O)
Abstract
PHMSA amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations by removing saccharin and its salts from the list of hazardous substances and reportable quantities. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, requires PHMSA to list and regulate all hazardous substances designated by statute or by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA recently removed saccharin and its salts from their list of hazardous substances through notice and comment rulemaking. This final rule simply harmonizes the lists to better enable shippers and carriers to identify the affected hazardous substances, comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, and make required notifications if the release of a hazardous substance occurs.