Action
Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) and notice of public meeting.
Summary
Based on the merits of comments received in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to apply the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to intrastate commerce by motor vehicle, RSPA is issuing these additional proposals. In this document RSPA proposes: Exceptions from the HMR for certain small quantities of hazardous materials transported and used by carriers, particularly private carriers, in the conduct of their businesses; exceptions for the continued use of non-specification smaller cargo tank motor vehicles (i.e., less than 13,250 liters (3,500 gallons) capacity) used exclusively in intrastate transportation of flammable liquid petroleum products; and an exception from certain requirements that address registered inspections of these smaller cargo tank motor vehicles, used exclusively for transporting flammable liquid petroleum fuels. These proposed actions are aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on persons subject to the HMR where costs may be disproportional to safety benefits. This proposal may affect certain State variances. RSPA also is announcing a public meeting to solicit comments on the proposals contained in this docket.