Action
Notice of intent to establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee and announcement of public meeting.
Summary
RSPA proposes to establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for alternative safety standards for preventing and mitigating unintentional releases of hazardous materials during the unloading of cargo tank motor vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service. The Committee will develop and adopt its recommendations through a process of negotiation. The Committee will consist of persons who represent the interests affected by the proposed rule, such as businesses that transport and deliver propane, anhydrous ammonia, and other liquefied compressed gases; manufacturers of DOT specification MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tank motor vehicles used to transport liquefied compressed gases; federal safety regulatory agencies; and state and local public safety and emergency response agencies. The purpose of this Notice is to invite interested parties to submit comments on the issues to be discussed and the interests and organizations to be considered for representation on the Committee. Also, RSPA is announcing an organizational meeting to be held in Washington, DC on June 23-24, 1998, to discuss Committee membership, ground rules, and procedural matters.