Documents

Hazardous Materials: Request for Feedback on Tare Weight Marking Policy for Cylinders

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 6, 2024

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public. … The NCWM also suggested that the stamped tare weight on “used” cylinders be verified periodically to ensure accuracy.

Request for Information on Regulatory Challenges to Safely Transporting Hazardous Materials by Surface Modes in an Automated Vehicle Environment; Correction

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 29, 2018

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the DOT solicits comments from the public. … Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act (Pub. L. 108-426).

Pipeline Safety: Requests for Special Permits

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 28, 2009

At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will evaluate the requests and determine whether to grant or deny a special permit and the terms and conditions of any grant. … Before acting on these special permit requests, PHMSA will evaluate all comments received on or before the comments closing date.

Hazardous Materials: Reducing Recordkeeping Requirements for Domestic Carriers

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 1, 2025

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process. … Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub.

Pipeline Safety: Clarifying Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Integrity Management Guidance

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 24, 2026

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process. … This rulemaking will not create nor rescind any existing information collections; however, this rulemaking provides for a 30-day comment period.

Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2767

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 24, 2026

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process. … Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub.

Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53M

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 24, 2026

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process. … Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub.

Hazardous Materials: Information Collection Activities

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 24, 2016

ACTION: Notice and request for comments. … SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, PHMSA invites comments on certain information collections pertaining to hazardous materials transportation for which PHMSA intends to request

Pipeline Safety: Requirement of Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards: Response to Petition for Reconsideration; Additional Technical Corrections

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 28, 2024

PHMSA finds it has good cause to make the judicially conforming corrections without notice and comment pursuant to section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. ). … Regulatory Flexibility Act The analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Fairness Act of 1996 (RFA, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.

Hazardous Materials: Reducing Recordkeeping Requirements for Domestic Carriers

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 4, 2026

The following table alphabetically lists commenters to the NPRM:   Commenter name Docket No. … Privacy Act Statement In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process.

Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review; 2009 Renewals

Federal Register · Notice · May 8, 2009

Budget (OMB) for review and comments. … A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on these collections of information was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2009 [74 FR 6215] under Docket

Hazardous Materials: Preemption Determinations; Procedural Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · May 25, 2006

Paperwork Reduction Act There are no new information requirements in this final rule. F. … Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This final rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995.

Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F1973

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 24, 2026

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process. … Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub.

Pipeline Safety: Overpressure Protection on Low-Pressure Natural Gas Distribution Systems

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 29, 2020

Subsequently, the Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 (PIPES Act of 2006; Pub. … An operator must also periodically re-evaluate the threats and risks to its gas distribution pipeline. f. Periodic evaluation and improvement (§ 192.1007(f)).

Pipeline Safety: Plastic Pipe Rule

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 21, 2015

Access to these standards will be granted until the end of the comment period for this proposed rulemaking. … Privacy Act Statement Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets.

Information Collection Activities

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 25, 2013

ACTION: Notice and request for comments. … SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, PHMSA invites comments on certain information collections pertaining to hazardous materials transportation for which PHMSA intends to request

Hazardous Materials: Frequently Asked Questions-Applicability of the Hazardous Material Regulations

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 22, 2022

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public. … Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure.

Administrative Rulemaking-Criminal Referrals

Federal Register · Rule · May 11, 2022

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551, et seq. ) does not require notice and comment procedures for rulemakings establishing rules governing “matter[s] relating to agency management … notice of and a 60-day comment period on, and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning, each proposed collection of information. 5 CFR 1320.8(d).

Pipeline Safety: Request for Revision of a Previously Approved Information Collection: National Pipeline Mapping System Program (OMB Control No. 2137-0596)

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 27, 2015

During the comment period, PHMSA received several comments and suggestions on ways to improve this data collection. … During the 60-day comment period, PHMSA received input from 28 different commenters comprised of pipeline operators, industry and interest groups, and the general public.

Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 23, 2025

Following the publication of the LNG by Rail Rule, PHMSA published both a 60-day and 30-day notice and comment period to provide an opportunity for public comment on the estimated increased reporting burden … Privacy Act Statement In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process.