Hazardous Materials: Suspension of HMR Amendments Authorizing Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
hazmat · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2023-09-01 · Effective 2023-10-31 · 88 FR 60356
Document
Document number
2023-18569
Federal Register citation
88 FR 60356
CFR reference
49 CFR 172
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
hazmat
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2023-09-01
Effective date
2023-10-31
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0058 (HM-264A)
Abstract
PHMSA, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to suspend authorization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation in rail tank cars pursuant to a final rule published on July 24, 2020, pending the earlier of either completion of a companion rulemaking evaluating potential modifications to requirements governing rail tank car transportation of LNG, or June 30, 2025.