1 Jul 2025

🌾Proposed Rule to Reduce Hazardous Materials Training Burdens for Farmers

Hazardous Materials: Reduce Training Burdens for America's Farmers

Summary

This NPRM proposes to streamline the exceptions for in-depth security training requirements for farmers by raising the dollar amount of the exception threshold to account for inflation.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Business Impact ?

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The proposed NPRM reduces training burdens for farmers, raising the exemption threshold for security training from $500,000 to $825,000 in gross receipts. This change directly impacts compliance requirements, freeing small farmers from more extensive training costs, thus improving operational efficiency.

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