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PD-26(R): Massachusetts definition (designations) of hazardous materials

PD-26R Preemption Description
PD and Docket Number ApplicantSubjectRulingDecision

PD-26(R)
PHMSA-RSPA-2000-8026

Boston & Maine Corporation

Massachusetts definition (designations) of hazardous materials

Definitions in State environmental "clean up" laws do not deal directly with transportation and are not preempted.

74 FR 4287 (1/23/09)