WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 27 by Paul J. Roberti, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Summary: PHMSA proposes to update the Hazardous Materials Regulations to adopt certain international regulations and standards related to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. These proposed amendments are intended to maintain consistency with the latest international regulations...