Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
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This notice informs businesses that transport hazardous materials about applications received for new special permits by the U.S. Department of Transportation. It impacts companies that need exemptions from existing hazardous materials transport regulations, guiding them to apply for special permits tailored to different transport modes.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of new special permit applications for hazardous materials transportation
- Guidance for companies to apply for exemptions based on different transport modes
- Clarification of procedures for submitting permit applications
Obligations
What this law requires
Affected businesses must review applications for special permits to transport hazardous materials and consider potential changes in compliance with regulations.
Businesses transporting hazardous materials must submit comments on special permit applications received by the U.S. Department of Transportation by May 15, 2026.
Comments on the applications for special permits must be submitted in triplicate by May 15, 2026.
Comments on special permit applications must be submitted in triplicate to the Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Comments on the special permit applications must refer to the application number.