1 Jul 2025
🚛Proposed Rule on Hazardous Materials Regulations by DOT
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permits 12412 and 11646 Into the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Summary
This NPRM proposes adopting the provisions of Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit (SP) 12412 and DOT-SP 11646 into the hazardous materials regulations. These revisions would provide greater regulatory flexibility and eliminate the need for special permit renewal requests, reducing paperwork burdens and facilitating commerce while maintaining an equivalent level of safety.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed regulation aims to adopt Special Permits into hazardous materials regulations, reducing compliance burdens for businesses. These changes may lead to increased efficiency in operations involving hazardous materials and lower paperwork, thus facilitating commerce while maintaining safety standards.