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PHMSA Issues Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Cylinders

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PHMSA-Cylinder-Enforcement-Discretion-Notice.pdf (69.86 KB)

PHMSA understands that due to the COVID-19 emergency, many members of the medical and industrial gas industry may be experiencing difficulty in obtaining cylinders due to the increased demand for these gases or a disruption in the normal business model for cylinder exchanges. The Notice in the related documents section of this page, provides notice that PHMSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will not take enforcement action against any person who fills a DOT-specification cylinder used to transport Division 2.2 non-flammable gas by motor vehicle. The enforcement discretion does not extend to transport by air, vessel, or railroad.

DOT is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability. If you require an alternative version of files provided on this page, please contact PHMSA-Accessibility@dot.gov.
Effective Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Issued Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020