Action
Final rule.
Summary
This final rule amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by incorporating miscellaneous changes based on petitions for rulemaking and RSPA initiative. This action reduces regulatory burden on industry where feasible, responds to petitions for rulemaking, and makes other minor adjustments to the regulations to enhance safety and align the HMR with international standards. The intended effect of these regulatory changes is to update, clarify and improve regulatory requirements and provide relief from certain of those requirements where feasible.