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PHMSA Issues Corrections, Etc. to HMR Packaging Final Rule

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a final rule, effective October 1, 2010, which corrects several errors and responds to one petition for reconsideration and four appeals submitted in response to its February 2 final rule which…

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revised several packaging related definitions, added provisions to allow more flexibility when preparing and transmitting closure instructions, incorporated new language for stenciling the United Nations (UN) symbol on packagings, etc. PHMSA notes that these amendments do not impose new requirements. Voluntary compliance is authorized as of September 30, 2010.