DOT Considers Standardizing Amendments to Hazardous Materials Regulations

(World Trade Interactive)

The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is considering amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations by incorporating various amendments to international standards and modal regulations, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions and packaging authorizations. […]

PHMSA is soliciting public comment by January 19 on the safety consequences, regulatory burden and cost implications of some of the more significant amendments adopted or under consideration for adoption in these international standards. Read more here.