PHMSA Proposes to Amend Hazmat Regs; Seeks Comments by June 25
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is requesting comments by June 25, 2012, on a proposed rule that would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to, among other things: (1) update various entries in the Hazardous Materials Table and corresponding special provisions; (2) clarify the lab pack requirements for temperature-controlled materials; and (3) revise the training requirements to require that a hazardous material employer must make hazardous materials employee training records available upon request to an authorized official of the Department of Transportation (DOT) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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PHMSA said the proposed amendments are designed to promote safer transportation practices; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; address a petition for rulemaking; incorporate a special permit into the Hazardous Materials Regulations; facilitate international commerce; and simplify the regulations.