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Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026. Comments closed on April 13, 2026.
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What the agency says
PHMSA proposes to amend 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 amendments are intended to maintain consistency with the latest international standards and regulations, and to reduce costs to entities or individuals within the United States or to otherwise lower the cost of regulations on the United States economy.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-02575
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
- Agency
- Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Published
- February 10, 2026
- Comments due
- April 13, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be received by April 13, 2026. To the extent possible, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments while a final rule is developed.
- Docket
- Docket No. PHMSA-2023-0111 (HM-215R)
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2137-AF64
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180
- Topics
- Air carriers; Cargo vessels; Education; Exports; Hazardous materials transportation; Hazardous waste; Imports; Incorporation by reference; Labeling; Maritime carriers; Motor carriers; Motor vehicle safety; Packaging and containers; Radioactive materials; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 76
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