Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2024-04-10 · Effective 2024-05-10 · 89 FR 25434
Document
Document number
2024-06956
Federal Register citation
89 FR 25434
CFR reference
49 CFR 171
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2024-04-10
Effective date
2024-05-10
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0092 (HM-215Q)
Abstract
PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards by adopting various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. PHMSA is also withdrawing the unpublished November 28, 2022, Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding International Standards on the use of select updated international standards in complying with the HMR during the pendency of this rulemaking.