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PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #13 Authorizes HAZMAT Movement in States Impacted by Severe Winter Storms and Flooding
The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil and hazardous materials incidents resulting...
Frequently Asked Questions: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries by Aircraft IFR
GeneralWhat is the purpose of this rulemaking? This rulemaking amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to harmonize with international air transportation requirements by (1) prohibiting the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger...Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft
Transporting lithium batteries by air is an ongoing concern due to the unique challenges the batteries pose to safety while in transit. Tests conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Technical Center and the National Transportation Safety Board demonstrate that...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Major Rule to Strengthen Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft
PHMSA 02-19 Contact (PHMSA): Bobby Fraser, (202) 366-4831 Contact (FAA): Gregory Martin, (202) 267-3883WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA...
USDOT Announces Safety Rule to Strengthen Oil Train Spill Response Preparedness
PHMSA 01-19 Contact (PHMSA): Bobby Fraser: (202) 366-4831 Contact (FRA): Warren Flatau: (202) 493-6145WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the Federal Railroad...