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Notice of Enforcement Discretion Regarding Packaging Tape

Monday, May 2, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will exercise regulatory enforcement discretion for any person who affixes tape of a different type than what was originally tested for a packaging test report to a package provided the packaging meets all requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) except that the tape may be different. 

DOT is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability. If you require an alternative version of files provided on this page, please contact PHMSA-Accessibility@dot.gov.