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PHMSA proposes incorporating 98 special permits into the Hazardous Materials Regulations [US]
Evaluation of special permits
Under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), PHMSA is required to evaluate special permits that have been in effect for 10 years and determine whether these long-standing special permits may be incorporated into the HMR.Increasing flexibility in the transportation of hazardous materials
PHMSA proposes incorporating 98 special permits into the HMR. The 98 special permits PHMSA proposes incorporating into the HMR have broad applicability, are within the scope of the HMR, will increase flexibility in the transportation of hazardous materials, and provide an equivalent level of safety to current regulations. The 98 special permits currently being considered for adoption are contained in Table 8 of the Federal Register notice and the 1,070 not deemed suitable for adoption are contained in Table 9. PHMSA will accept public comments on its proposed actions through March 31, 2015.Red-on-line EHS Legal Expert
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PHMSA, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Special Permits (MAP21)(RRR), 80 FR 5339, January 30, 2015 Other post on PHMSA