Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards (RRR)
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2013-01-07 · Effective 2013-01-01 · 78 FR 988
Document
Document number
2012-31243
Federal Register citation
78 FR 988
CFR reference
49 CFR 171
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2013-01-07
Effective date
2013-01-01
DOT docket
Docket Nos. PHMSA-2012-0027 (HM-215L)
Abstract
PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with recent changes made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions), and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model Regulations (UN Model Regulations) and address a petition for rulemaking.