1 Jul 2025
🚂Proposed Rule to Remove Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements
Hazardous Materials: Removing Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements
Summary
PHMSA proposes to remove or replace various rail transportation requirements that are either obsolete, overly burdensome, or conflict with other requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rule by PHMSA aims to reduce regulatory burdens in rail transportation related to hazardous materials, particularly by removing outdated reporting requirements. This could lead to cost savings for businesses involved in rail logistics and hazardous materials transportation, enhancing operational efficiency.