PHMSA Makes Final Rule on 19 Petitions to Reg Changes
PHMSA Amends Regs in Response to 19 Petititions.pdf
On November 7, 2018 (83 FR 55792) the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) amended 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. Effective date: This rule is effective December 7, 2018. Incorporation by reference date: The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 7, 2018. Voluntary compliance date: November 7, 2018. Delayed compliance date: Unless otherwise specified, compliance with the amendments adopted in this final rule is required beginning November 7, 2019.
