2023-13903: Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations To Improve Safety and Efficiency
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PHMSA is publishing this ANPRM to solicit stakeholder feedback on initiatives PHMSA is considering that may modernize the Hazardous Materials Regulations and improve efficiencies while maintaining or improving a current high level of safety. To fully engage with stakeholders, this ANPRM solicits comments and input on questions related to 46 distinct topics under consideration. Any comments, data, and information received will be used to evaluate and potentially draft proposed amendments.
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What this changes
Amends 10 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 49 CFR 171 General Information, Regulations, and Definitions
- 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security Plans
- 49 CFR 173 Shippers—General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings
- 49 CFR 174 Carriage by Rail
- 49 CFR 175 Carriage by Aircraft
- 49 CFR 176 Carriage by Vessel
- 49 CFR 177 Carriage by Public Highway
- 49 CFR 178 Specifications for Packagings
- 49 CFR 179 Specifications for Tank Cars
- 49 CFR 180 Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
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