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PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #23: Transporting HAZMAT in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil and hazardous materials incidents resulting from Hurricane Fiona, including the safe removal, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Access the Emergency Order in the related documents section for more details.