23 Jun 2025
🚂Regulatory Changes on LNG Transportation - Business Implications
Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
Summary
PHMSA, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations in response to the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Sierra Club, et al. v. DOT, et al., No. 20-1317 (Jan. 17, 2025).
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory amendments impact compliance requirements for businesses involved in the transportation of hazardous materials, specifically liquefied natural gas (LNG). The revisions may necessitate changes to operational protocols to align with reverted regulations, affecting logistics and potentially increasing operational costs.
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