FMCSA Requests Comments on Revisions to DataQs Requirements
On July 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requested comments on proposed revisions to the DataQs requirements for Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant funding in response to comments and announced a 60-day comment period. FMCSA also addressed comments received in response to the agency’s Federal Register notice titled, “Appeal Process: Requests for Data Review.” Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Adoption of U.S. DOT SP 14175
On July 1, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requested comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) adopting the provisions of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) special permit (SP) 14175 into the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) to authorize a 10-year requalification period when using the ultrasonic examination testing method for U.S. DOT specification 3A and 3AA used for flammable and non-flammable, nonpoisonous gas service. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Adoption of U.S. DOT SP 21287
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM adopting the provisions of U.S. DOT SP 21287 into the HMRs to streamline the transportation of small refrigerating machines that contain limited quantities of certain flammable gases. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Adoption of U.S. DOT SP 21379
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM adopting the provisions of U.S. DOT SP 21379 into the HMRs to streamline the transportation of large refrigerating machines filled with flammable gases. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Adoption of U.S. DOT SP 21478
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM adopting the provisions of U.S. DOT SP 21478 into the HMRs authorizing intermediate bulk containers containing a residue of a certain hazardous materials to be transported without shipping papers, placards and motor vehicle marking of the UN identification number subject to additional operational controls. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Adoption of U.S. DOT SPs 12412 and 11646
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM adopting the provisions of U.S. DOT SPs 12412 and 11646 into the HMRs which would eliminate the need for special permit renewal requests. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Expanding FCA Authority
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to expand the Fireworks Certification Agency’s (FCA) authority to approve fireworks constructed to the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) 87-A standard to include those fireworks constructed to the APA 87-1B and APA 87-1C standards. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Special Permits and Approval Renewals
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to allow a grantee to file an application to renew a special permit or approval any time before its expiration date rather than requiring the application to be filed 60 days in advance. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Training Requirements for Farmers
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to adjust the exceptions for in-depth security training requirements for farmers by raising the dollar amount of the exception threshold to account for inflation. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Special Permit Packagings
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to revise the HMRs to allow for the continued use of packagings authorized under a manufacturing special permit for duration of the useful life of the package. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Domestic Aerosol Shippers
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to update the definition of an aerosol. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Amending the MOT Exceptions
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to amend the materials of trade (MOT) exceptions to allow for the transportation of increased quantities of lithium batteries. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Reduced-Sized Markings
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to allow for a reduced-sized marking for limited-quantity shipments of hazardous materials. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Allowing Electronic Certificate of Registration
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to revise the hazardous materials program procedures to allow motor and vessel carriers the option to carry their PHMSA certificate of registration in electronic form. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Allowing Electronic Copies of Emergency Response Information
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to revise the HMRs to provide domestic motor carriers the option to maintain electronic copies of emergency response information rather than requiring a hard copy printed on paper. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
PHMSA Requests Comments on Removing List of EPA Hazardous Substances
On July 1, PHMSA requested comments on the NPRM proposing to revise the HMRs to remove redundant pages contained in an appendix that repeats references already listed in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Comments are due by Sept. 2.
U.S. DOT Announces Meeting of U.S. DOT Advisory Board
On June 30, the U.S. DOT announced a public meeting of the U.S. DOT Advisory Board. The meeting will take place on July 16, and virtual participation is available.
FMCSA Requests Comments on Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection ICR
On June 25, FMCSA requested comments on the Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection information collection request (ICR), which applies to household goods motor carriers who are procured by the public to transport their household goods. Comments are due by July 25.
