Nitric Acid Packaging Rule Extended

Nitric Acid Packaging Rule Extended.pdf

On June 18, 2018 (83 FR 28162) the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a rulemaking in response to appeals submitted to a previously-published final rule.  On June 2, 2016, PHMSA published a final rule (81 FR 35483) that made miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations.  This final rule specifically responds to appeals to extend the effective date of certain nitric acid packaging and emergency response telephone number amendments as previously adopted.  This final rule also clarifies amendments associated with the trigger date of the 10-year test period for certain MC 331 cargo tanks in dedicated propane service and corrects editorial errors.  Effective date: This final rule is effective July 18, 2018.  Voluntary compliance date: June 18, 2018.  Delayed compliance date: Unless otherwise specified, compliance with the amendments adopted in this final rule is required beginning September 17, 2018.