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PHMSA Proposes Updates to Hazmat Regulations

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is proposing several changes to its hazardous materials regulations to “update, clarify, or provide relief from miscellaneous regulatory requirements,” it said (here). The amendments would, among other things, incorporate changes to standards set by industry associations, address inconsistencies with domestic and international labels and placards, and allow electronic signatures for Environmental Protection Agency manifest forms. Comments are due Aug. 29.

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(Federal Register 06/30/16)