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Application by Boston & Maine Corporation for a Preemption Determination as to Massachusetts’ Definitions of Hazardous Materials

Notice extending period for public comment.

RSPA is further extending the period for interested parties to submit comments on an application by Boston & Maine Corporation for an administrative determination whether Federal hazardous materials transportation law preempts the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' definitions of "hazardous materials" as applied to hazardous materials transportation.

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