Hazardous Materials: Response to Petitions From Industry To Modify, Clarify, or Eliminate Regulations
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2018-11-07 · Effective 2018-12-07 · 83 FR 55792
Document
Document number
2018-23965
Federal Register citation
83 FR 55792
CFR reference
49 CFR 171
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2018-11-07
Effective date
2018-12-07
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2015-0102 (HM-219A)
Abstract
In this rulemaking, PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations in response to 19 petitions for rulemaking submitted by the regulated community to update, clarify, streamline, or provide relief from miscellaneous regulatory requirements. By adopting these deregulatory amendments, PHMSA is allowing more efficient and effective ways of transporting hazardous materials in commerce while maintaining an equivalent level of safety.