2022-18605: Hazardous Materials: Compatibility With the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency
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PHMSA, in coordination with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards governing the transportation of Class 7 radioactive materials. Specifically, PHMSA proposes to adopt changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency standards. Additionally, PHMSA proposes regulatory amendments identified through internal regulatory review processes to update, clarify, correct, or streamline certain regulatory requirements applicable to the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 7 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
Rulemaking docket
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