PHMSAProposed Rule
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Recordkeeping Requirements for Domestic Carriers
TransportationEnvironmentLabor & Workplace
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Summary
The federal government is proposing to reduce paperwork requirements for trucking companies that transport hazardous materials like chemicals and fuel. This change aims to make it easier for domestic trucking companies to do business while maintaining safety standards.
Key Points
- 1Trucking companies would have to keep fewer records when transporting hazardous materials within the United States
- 2The change applies only to domestic carriers (companies shipping within the U.S.), not international shipments
- 3Safety oversight would remain in place even with reduced recordkeeping to ensure hazardous materials are still handled safely
- 4The public can submit comments about this proposal until September 3, 2025
- 5If approved, this rule would simplify compliance costs for trucking companies while the government evaluates whether safety is maintained
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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