PHMSA Reviews New Requests for Hazmat Rule Exemptions
Safety · Nov 8 · By Truker
The Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received an application for a new special permit under the Hazardous Material Regulations. Notice of the application was issued under the established procedures for applying for and processing these permits. The source text does not detail the applicant or the specific permit terms.
The points
- 1The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received a new special permit application.
- 2The notice follows DOT procedures for applying for and processing special permits.
- 3Special permits are issued under the Hazardous Material Regulations.
- 4The provided notice text does not name the applicant or describe the requested relief.
Why it matters
Special permits can authorize alternatives to certain Hazardous Material Regulations requirements, so pending applications may affect how some hazmat shipments are packaged or transported if approved.
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