# Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2011-07-20 · Effective 2011-08-19 · 76 FR 43510
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-17687
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 43510
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 107
- **Publication date:** 2011-07-20
- **Effective date:** 2011-08-19
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0151 (HM-218F)
## Abstract

PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to make miscellaneous amendments to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. These amendments are intended to: promote safer transportation practices; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; finalize outstanding petitions for rulemaking; facilitate international commerce; and simplify the regulations. PHMSA anticipates that the amendments contained in this rule will generate economic benefits to the regulated community.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/07/20/2011-17687/hazardous-materials-miscellaneous-amendments)
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