1 Jul 2025
🧊Proposed Rule on Hazardous Materials and Refrigerants Transportation
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21287
Summary
This NPRM proposes to adopt a special permit into the hazardous materials regulations to streamline the transportation of small refrigerating machines that contain limited quantities of certain flammable gases, including common household appliances such as refrigerators, window-mounted air-conditioning units, and dehumidifiers.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed NPRM aims to revise hazardous materials regulations, allowing for easier transportation of refrigerating machines with flammable gases, reducing compliance burdens and potentially decreasing costs for businesses involved in these shipments.