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Hazardous Materials: Eliminating Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens on Fuel Transportation
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 14, 2026. It took effect on February 13, 2026.
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What the agency says
PHMSA is adopting several amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens associated with the safe transportation of hazardous materials, including energy products. These amendments will reduce costs for hazardous materials transporters and eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens on fuel transportation while maintaining or increasing the level of safety provided in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-00578
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Published
- January 14, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 13, 2026
- Dates
- Effective Date: This rule is effective February 13, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. PHMSA-2018-0080 (HM-265)
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2137-AF41
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Education; Exports; Hazardous materials transportation; Hazardous waste; Imports; Incorporation by reference; Labeling; Motor carriers; Motor vehicle safety; Packaging and containers; Penalties; Radioactive materials; Railroad safety; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Uranium
- Pages
- 15
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