PHMSAProposed Rule
Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Payments to and from America's Bank Account
TransportationFinance & BankingEnvironment
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Summary
This proposed rule would update how companies that transport hazardous materials (like chemicals and fuel) make payments to the federal government. The change aims to modernize the payment system to make it more efficient and secure, which could reduce costs and administrative burden for shipping companies.
Key Points
- 1The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to update payment methods for hazmat transportation fees and fines
- 2Companies that ship dangerous materials would use modernized electronic payment systems instead of outdated payment processes
- 3The rule could reduce paperwork and processing time for both businesses and the government
- 4Public comment period runs from July 1, 2025 through September 3, 2025 for anyone wanting to weigh in on the proposal
- 5This affects trucking companies, railways, and other businesses that regularly transport chemicals, fuel, and other regulated hazardous materials
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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