Action
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM).
Summary
RSPA is considering changes to the requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) on the transportation of hazardous materials by aircraft. These changes would modify or clarify requirements to promote safer transportation practices; promote compliance and enforcement; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; convert certain exemptions into regulations of general applicability; finalize outstanding petitions for rulemaking; facilitate international commerce; and make these requirements easier to understand. In addition, RSPA is denying a petition for rulemaking in this document. This ANPRM invites public comments on how to accomplish these goals, provides an opportunity for comment on amendments that RSPA is considering, and provides a forum for the public to present additional ideas for improving the safe transportation of hazardous materials by aircraft.