Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21379
Summary
The Department of Transportation is proposing to adopt a special permit that allows certain hazardous materials to be transported under specific safety conditions that differ from standard rules. This change affects companies that ship dangerous goods and could make some transportation routes or methods more efficient while maintaining safety standards.
Key Points
- 1The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to formally adopt Special Permit 21379, which creates alternative safety rules for transporting certain hazardous materials
- 2Companies shipping hazardous materials may be able to use this permit to transport goods under modified conditions instead of following standard regulations
- 3The public has until September 3, 2025 to submit comments about whether this permit is a good idea before the government makes a final decision
- 4This affects trucking companies, chemical manufacturers, and other businesses that transport dangerous goods across the country
- 5The permit aims to balance transportation efficiency with public safety by allowing flexibility for specific materials and circumstances
Key Dates
July 1, 2025
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