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PHMSA Final Rule: Miscellaneous Amendments Pertaining to DOT-Specification Cylinders - Hazardous Materials

Monday, December 28, 2020

The final rule revises certain requirements applicable to the manufacture, use, and requalification of DOT-specification cylinders. The rule incorporates by reference or updates the references to several Compressed Gas Association publications, amends the filling requirements for compressed and liquefied gases, expands the use of salvage cylinders, and revises and clarifies the manufacture and requalification requirements for cylinders.

The rulemaking becomes effective on January 27, 2021.

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