PHMSAProposed Rule
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Costs to Domestic Shippers and Carriers of Limited Quantities
TransportationEnvironmentLabor & Workplace
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Summary
This proposed rule aims to make it cheaper and easier for American businesses to ship certain hazardous materials in small quantities by reducing some of the regulatory requirements they must follow. The change is meant to help domestic shippers and carriers save money while still keeping the public safe.
Key Points
- 1The rule focuses on 'limited quantities' of hazardous materials—smaller amounts that are less risky than bulk shipments
- 2Companies that ship these smaller amounts would face fewer rules and paperwork requirements, reducing their costs
- 3This applies mainly to domestic shipments within the United States, not international shipments
- 4The public has until September 3, 2025 to submit comments or concerns about the proposed rule
- 5The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will review feedback before deciding whether to make this rule official
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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