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Recent Regulatory Updates
Department Of Transportation: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 176,and 178
[Docket Nos. PHMSA–2007–0065 (HM–224D) and PHMSA–2008–0005 (HM–215J)]
RIN 2137–AE31


Hazardous Materials: Revision to Requirements for the Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices; and Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.
Action: Final rule.

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Department Of Transportation: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 172
[Docket No. PHMSA–06–25885 (HM–232F)]
RIN 2137–AE22

Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.
Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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Department Of Transportation: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 172
[Docket No. PHMSA–2006–28711 (HM–145N)]
RIN 2137–AE24

Hazardous Materials: Revisions to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.
Action: Final rule

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Department Of Transportation: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, and 178
[Docket Nos. PHMSA–2007–0065 (HM–224D) and PHMSA–2008–0005 (HM–215J)]
RIN 2137–AE31

Hazardous Materials: Revision to Requirements for the Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices; and Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.
Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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Department of Transportation: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, et al. Hazardous Materials: Revision to Requirements for the Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices; and Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions; Proposed Rule.

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New UN Id Numbers Not Found In 2004 Emergency Response Guide.  
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Effective January 1, 2008, new rules apply to the spare lithium batteries you carry in checked baggage or in carry-on baggage Click here to read more.
 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 172 [Docket No. PHMSA–2006–28711 (HM– 145N)] RIN 2137–AE24 Hazardous Materials: Revisions to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.
Action: Final rule.

Summary: PHMSA amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by revising the list of hazardous substances and reportable quantities (RQs) and by correcting editorial errors to the list of hazardous substances and RQs. Superfund (i.e., CERCLA) requires PHMSA to list and regulate all hazardous substances designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This final rule enables shippers and carriers to identify the affected hazardous substances, comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, and make the required notifications if the release of a hazardous substance occurs.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–06–25476 (HM–215I)]
RIN 2137–AE16 Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Oganization’s Technical Instructions

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.
Action:
Final rule.

Summary: This final rule revises the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions will harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with certain recent changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 172 [Docket No. PHMSA–06–25885 (HM–232F)] RIN 2137–AE22 Hazardous Material: Revision of Requirements for Security Plans

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT.
Action: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) and announcement of public meeting.

Summary: PHMSA is considering revisions to the list of hazardous materials that require development and implementation of a security plan to address security risks during transportation in commerce. This effort is being coordinated with other Department of Transportation modal administrations (Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Federal Railroad Administration) and the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Homeland Security. The revisions would address outstanding petitions requesting that certain materials be excepted from the security plan requirements. PHMSA will hold a public meeting on November 30, 2006 to obtain stakeholder comments on security plan requirements. This ANPRM and the public meeting provide an opportunity for the public to comment on this issue and make recommendations on the applicability of the security plan requirements.
Dates: Public meeting: The meeting will be held on November 30, 2006. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, 178 and 180 [Docket No. PHMSA–06–25476 (HM–215I)] RIN 2137–AE16 Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary: PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with recent changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Dates: Comments must be received by October 16, 2006.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 107 [Docket No. PHMSA–2006–25589 (HM–208F)] RIN 2137–AE11 Hazardous Materials Transportation; Registration and Fee Assessment Program

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary: This rule proposes to amend the statutorily mandated registration and fee assessment program for persons who transport or offer for transportation certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials. For those registrants not qualifying as a small business or not-for-profit organization, we are proposing to increase the fee to$1,975 (plus a $25 administrative fee) for registration year 2007–2008 and increase the fee to $2,975 (plus a $25administrative fee) for registration year2008–2009 and following years. The fee increase is necessary to fund the national Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants program at approximately $28,000,000in accordance with the Administration's Fiscal Year 2007 budget proposal to Congress. PHMSA is also proposing to eliminate the expedited telephonic registration option. The number of telephonic registrations has steadily decreased with the addition of the internet registration option, therefore, we believe that this registration option is no longer necessary.
Dates
: Submit comments by October 16,2006.

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Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926 [Docket No. H–022K] RIN 1218–AC20 Hazard Communication

Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. Action: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM).

Summary: OSHA, other Federal agencies, and stakeholder representatives have participated in long-term international negotiations to develop a Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS has been adopted by the United Nations, and there is an international goal for as many countries as possible to implement the GHS by 2008. The GHS includes harmonized provisions for classification of chemicals for their health, physical, and environmental effects, as well as for labels on containers and safety data sheets (SDS). Adoption of the GHS by OSHA would require modifications to the Agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). For example, an order of information would be established for safety data sheets. In this notice, OSHA is providing further information about the GHS, the benefits of adopting it, and its potential impact on the HCS. OSHA is seeking input from the public on a number of issues related to implementation of the GHS. The Agency is simultaneously announcing the availability of a new guide on its Web site at http://www.osha.gov that describes the GHS. Dates: Comments must be submitted by the following dates: Hard copy: Your comments must be submitted (postmarked or sent) by November 13, 2006. Facsimile and electronic transmission: Your comments must be sent by November 13, 2006.

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Transportation Security Administration 49 CFR Part 1572 [Docket No. TSA–2006–25541; Amendment No. 1572–6] RIN 1652–AA50 Drivers Licensed by Canada or Mexico Transporting Hazardous Materials to and Within the United States

Agency: Transportation Security Administration, DHS. Action: Interim rule; request for comments.

Summary: This interim rule announces that a commercial motor vehicle driver licensed in Canada or Mexico who holds a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program card may use that card as an acceptable credential to transport placarded amounts of hazardous materials or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73 within the United States. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) requires that, as of August 10, 2006, commercial motor vehicle drivers licensed in Canada or Mexico who transport hazardous materials in the United States must undergo a background check similar to the one required of U.S.-licensed operators with a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) on a commercial drivers license (CDL). The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has determined that the background check required to obtain a credential under the FAST program meets the background check requirements of SAFETEA–LU. TSA invites comment on any other existing background check programs that satisfy the requirements under SAFETEA–LU. This interim rule also removes preexisting procedures for commercial drivers who transport explosives into the United States from Canada, and replaces it with a revised provision that applies to commercial drivers who transport explosives, as well as other hazardous materials, into and within the United States. Dates: Effective Date: This rule is effective on August 10, 2006. Comment Date: Comments must be received by October 6, 2006.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 171 [Docket No. PHMSA–2005–22208 (HM–240)] RIN 2137–AE12 Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations; Correction

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Final rule; correction.

Summary: On December 9, 2005, PHMSA published a final rule to revise terminology, definitions, and requirements for consistency with the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005. These amendments included revising the definitions of ‘‘hazmat employee’’ and ‘‘hazmat employer’’; modifying shipping paper retention requirements; providing a security plan exception for farmers; and replacing the term ‘‘Exemption’’ with ‘‘Special permit.’’ This final rule corrects an error in the final rule. In addition, we are clarifying the amendments applicable to shipping paper retention requirements, the definition of ‘‘hazmat employer,’’ and the transition from ‘‘Exemption’’ to ‘‘Special permit.’’ Date: Effective date: August 8, 2006.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926 [Docket No. H049C] RIN 1218–AA05 Assigned Protection Factors

Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. Action: Final rule.

Summary: In this final rule, OSHA is revising its existing Respiratory Protection Standard to add definitions and requirements for Assigned Protection Factors (APFs) and Maximum Use Concentrations (MUCs). The revisions also supersede the respirator selection provisions of existing substance-specific standards with these new APFs (except for the respirator selection provisions of the 1,3-Butadiene Standard). The Agency developed the final APFs after thoroughly reviewing the available literature, including chambersimulation studies and workplace protection factor studies, comments submitted to the record, and hearing testimony. The final APFs provide employers with critical information to use when selecting respirators for employees exposed to atmospheric contaminants found in general industry, construction, shipyards, longshoring, and marine terminal workplaces. Proper respirator selection using APFs is an important component of an effective respiratory protection program. Accordingly, OSHA concludes that the final APFs are necessary to protect employees who must use respirators to protect them from airborne contaminants. Dates: The final rule becomes effective November 22, 2006.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, 178 and 180 [Docket No. PHMSA–06–25476 (HM–215I)] RIN 2137–AE16 Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary: PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with recent changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Dates: Comments must be received by October 16, 2006

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 175 [Docket No. PHMSA–2004–16895 (HM–226A)] RIN 2137–AD93 Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances; Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA), Department of Transportation DOT). Action: Final rule.

Summary: PHMSA is revising the transportation requirements for infectious substances, including regulated medical waste, to adopt new classification criteria, new exceptions, and packaging and hazard communication requirements consistent with revised international standards and to clarify existing requirements to promote compliance. These revisions will ensure an acceptable level of safety for the transportation of infectious substances and facilitate domestic and international transportation. Effective Date: This final rule ineffective October 1, 2006.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 171 [Docket No. PHMSA–2005–22208 (HM–240)] RIN 2137–AE12 Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations; Correction

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Final rule; correction.

Summary: On December 9, 2005, PHMSA published a final rule to revise terminology, definitions, and requirements for consistency with the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005. These amendments included revising the definitions of ‘‘hazmat employee’’ and ‘‘hazmat employer’’; modifying shipping paper retention requirements; providing a security plan exception for farmers; and replacing the term ‘‘Exemption’’ with ‘‘Special permit.’’ This final rule corrects an error in the final rule. In addition, we are clarifying the amendments applicable to shipping paper retention requirements, the definition of ‘‘hazmat employer,’’ and the transition from ‘‘Exemption’’ to ‘‘Special permit.’’ Date: Effective date: August 8, 2006.

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Transportation Security Administration 49 CFR Part 1572 [Docket No. TSA–2006–25541; Amendment No. 1572–6] RIN 1652–AA50 Drivers Licensed by Canada or Mexico Transporting Hazardous Materials to and Within the United States

Agency: Transportation Security Administration, DHS. Action: Interim rule; request for comments.

Summary: This interim rule announces that a commercial motor vehicle driver licensed in Canada or Mexico who holds a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program card may use that card as an acceptable credential to transport placarded amounts of hazardous materials or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73 within the United States. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) requires that, as of August 10, 2006, commercial motor vehicle drivers licensed in Canada or Mexico who transport hazardous materials in the United States must undergo a background check similar to the one required of U.S.-licensed operators with a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) on a commercial drivers license (CDL). The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has determined that the background check required to obtain a credential under the FAST program meets the background check requirements of SAFETEA–LU. TSA invites comment on any other existing background check programs that satisfy the requirements under SAFETEA–LU. This interim rule also removes preexisting procedures for commercial drivers who transport explosives into the United States from Canada, and replaces it with a revised provision that applies to commercial drivers who transport explosives, as well as other hazardous materials, into and within the United States. Dates: Effective Date: This rule is effective on August 10, 2006.

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40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 273 and 279 [FRL–8188–2] Hazardous Waste and Used Oil; Corrections to Errors in the Code of Federal Regulations Agency: Environmental Protection

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Action: Final rule.

Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting errors in the hazardous waste and used oil regulations, as a result of printing omissions, typographical errors, misspellings, citations to paragraphs and other references that have been deleted or moved to new locations without correcting the citations, and similar mistakes appearing in numerous final rules published in the Federal Register. This final rule does not create new regulatory requirements. DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective on July 14, 2006.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [PHMSA–06–24764; Notice No. 06–03] Revision of the Emergency Response Guidebook

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Notice;
request for comments.

Summary: This notice advises interested persons that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting comments on the development of the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2008), particularly from those who have experience using the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) during a hazardous materials incident. PHMSA is also soliciting comments on the experiences emergency responders have had obtaining emergency response information during an incident. The ERG2008 will supersede the ERG2004. The development of the ERG2008 is a joint effort involving the transportation agencies of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. PHMSA will publicize its interest in receiving comments on the ERG2008 and this notice through its announcements to emergency responder associations, during training and education seminars, and during activities with State and local government agencies. PHMSA has also established an e-mail address for interested persons to submit their comments: ERG2008@dot.gov.

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Publication and Release of the National Response Plan

Agency: Department of Homeland Security. Action: Notice.

Summary: This Notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed and published a Notice of Change to the National Response Plan, that is now available to the public.

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40 CFR Parts 9, 260, 261, and 271 [RCRA–2004–0010; FRL–8203–1] RIN 2050–AE52 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Action: Final rule.

Summary: A cathode ray tube (CRT) is the glass video display component of an electronic device (usually a computer or television monitor). In this rule, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending its regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to streamline management requirements for recycling of used CRTs and glass removed from CRTs. The amendments exclude these materials from the RCRA definition of solid waste if certain conditions are met. This rule is intended to encourage recycling and reuse of used CRTs and CRT glass. EPA proposed this rule on June 12, 2002 (67 FR 40508).

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49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 178,and 180 [Docket No. PHMSA–2005–17463 (HM–220E)]
RIN 2137–AD91 Hazardous Materials: Requirements for UN Cylinders

Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. Action: Final rule.

Summary: In this final rule, PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to adopt standards for the design, construction, maintenance and use of cylinders and multiple-element gas containers based on the standards contained in the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Aligning the HMR with the international standards promotes greater flexibility, permits the use of advanced technology for the manufacture of pressure receptacles, provides for a broader selection of pressure receptacles, reduces the need for special permits, and facilitates international commerce in the transportation of compressed gases without sacrificing the current level of safety and without imposing undue burdens on the regulated community.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, and 271 [EPA–HQ–RCRA–2001–0032; FRL–8159–3] RIN 2050–AE21 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest System

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Action: Notice of data availability and request for comment.

Summary: This notice announces the availability of additional information on the electronic manifest (e-manifest ) project. Specifically, subsequent to EPA’s proposal to develop a nearly paperless electronic approach for implementing the manifest requirements, EPA’s Office of Solid Waste held a two-day public meeting to discuss and obtain public input on a national e-manifest system. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with stakeholders our rulemaking progress and to solicit their input and preferences on the development and implementation of the e-manifest project. EPA also presented material on alternative information technology (IT) approaches to the e-manifest, including a centralized approach under which EPA would host a web-based national system. As a result of these discussions and subsequent analysis of possible means to fund the development and operation of an e-manifest system, EPA now believes that a centralized, national e-manifest system is the preferred approach as we proceed with the rulemaking authorizing the use of electronic manifests. EPA will consider the data obtained from the public meeting and any new data from public comments received on this notice in making a final decision on whether to develop a national electronic manifest (e-manifest) system. Because the Agency expects to go final based on the comments it receives on this notice, as well as other comments received, any party interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 261 and 262 [EPA–HQ–RCRA–2003–0012; FRL–8171–5] RIN 2050–AG18 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste; Subpart K— Standards Applicable to Academic Laboratories

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Action: Proposed rule.

Summary: Today, EPA is proposing alternative generator requirements applicable to college and university laboratories as defined in this proposed rule. The proposal provides a flexible and protective set of regulations that address the specific nature of hazardous waste generation in college and university laboratories. The flexibility in today’s proposed rule will allow colleges and universities the discretion to determine the most appropriate and effective method of compliance with today’s proposed requirements. This preamble will refer to this flexible approach as a ‘‘performance-based’’ approach. Additionally, this proposed rule grants colleges and universities the choice to manage their hazardous wastes in accordance with today’s alternative set of regulations or remain subject to the existing generator regulations.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 124, 260, 261, 267, and 270 [RCRA–2001–0029; FRL–7948–4] RIN 2050–AE44 Hazardous Waste Management System; Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Action: Final rule.

Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing revisions to the RCRA hazardous waste permitting program, originally proposed on October 12, 2001, to allow for a ‘‘standardized permit.’’ The standardized permit will be available to RCRA treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDs) otherwise subject to RCRA permitting that generate and then store or non-thermally treat hazardous waste on-site in tanks, containers, and containment buildings.

The standardized permit will also be available to facilities which receive hazardous waste generated off-site by a generator under the same ownership as the receiving facility, and which then store or non-thermally treat the hazardous waste in containers, tanks, or containment buildings. The standardized permit will streamline the permitting process by allowing facilities to obtain and modify permits more easily, while still achieving the same level of environmental protection as individual permits.

This rule finalizes the proposal, with changes based on public comments. In the preamble to proposed rule, the Agency also requested comments on other permitting-related topics including: how cleanups under non- RCRA state cleanup programs might be reflected in RCRA permits; the conclusions about captive insurance in a March, 2001 report by EPA’s Inspector General; and whether insurers that provide financial assurance for hazardous waste and PCB facilities have a minimum rating from commercial rating services. The Agency is not taking action at this point on these questions.

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40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, 263, 264,265, and 271 [EPA–HQ–RCRA–2001–0032; FRL–8159–3] RIN 2050–AE21 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Manifest System

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Action: Notice of data availability and request for comment

Summary: This notice announces the availability of additional information on the electronic manifest (e-manifest ) project. Specifically, subsequent to EPA’s proposal to develop a nearly paperless electronic approach for implementing the manifest requirements, EPA’s Office of Solid Waste held a two-day public meeting to discuss and obtain public input on a national e-manifest system. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with stakeholders our rulemaking progress and to solicit their input and preferences on the development and implementation of the e-manifest project. EPA also presented material on alternative information technology (IT) approaches to the e-manifest, including a centralized approach under which EPA would host a web-based national system. As a result of these discussions and subsequent analysis of possible means to fund the development and operation of an e-manifest system, EPA now believes that a centralized, national e-manifest system is the preferred approach as we proceed with the rulemaking authorizing the use of electronic manifests. EPA will consider the data obtained from the public meeting and any new data from public comments received on this notice in making a final decision on whether to develop a national electronic manifest (e-manifest) system. Because the Agency expects to go final based on the comments it receives on this notice, as well as other comments received, any party interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

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RSPA-02-11654 (HM-228); Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft; Final Rule; Published 3/22/2006; Effective Date 10/1/2006; 71 FR 14585.

Summary: This final rule amends the requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials by aircraft. This final rule clarifies the applicability of part 175; clarifies the exceptions from regulation for operator equipment and supplies, special aircraft operations, and passengers and crewmembers; revises separation distances for the shipment of radioactive materials by cargo aircraft; and updates the regulations to comply with security requirements for explosive special permits. These changes are being made to finalize outstanding petitions for rulemaking, convert certain special permits into regulations, and promote international harmonization, where appropriate.

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PHMSA-05-22461; Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Civil and Criminal Penalties; Penalty Guidelines; Final Rule; Published 2/17/2006; Effective Date 2/17/2006; 71 FR 8485.

Summary: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is revising its regulations to reflect revisions to the civil and criminal penalties in the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act (Title VII of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), enacted on August 10, 2005. We are also revising baseline assessments for violations related to training and security plans and making editorial changes in our List of Frequently Cited Violations in our Guidelines for Civil Penalties. We publish our Guidelines for Civil Penalties in order to provide the regulated community and the general public with information on the hazardous material penalty assessment process.

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PHMSA-2005-23141 (HM-215F); Hazardous Materials: Revision and Reformatting of Requirements for the Authorization To Use International Transport Standards and Regulations; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Published 1/27/2006; 71 FR 4544.

Summary: In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations by revising and consolidating the requirements applicable to the use of the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the Canadian Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and the International Atomic Energy Agency Safety Standards Series: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. The revisions and reformatting provide a user-friendly format to promote understanding of the conditions and limitations on the use of international standards and regulations, thereby ensuring that an acceptable level of safety is maintained while facilitating the transportation of hazardous materials.

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RSPA-04-17036 (HM-215G); Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions; Final Rule; Published 12/20/2004; Effective Date 1/1/2005; 69 FR 76043.

Summary: RSPA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements. Because of recent changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions), and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations), these revisions are necessary to facilitate the transport of hazardous materials in international commerce.

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PHMSA-2005-22208 (HM-240); Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations; Final Rule; Published 12/9/2005; Effective Date 1/9/2006; 70 FR 73156.


Summary
: This final rule revises terminology, definitions, and requirements for consistency with the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005. These amendments include revising the definitions of ``hazmat employee'' and ``hazmat employer;'' revision of shipping paper retention requirements; providing a security plan exception for farmers; adding conditional applicability of postal laws and regulations; and replacement of ``Exemption'' with ``Special permit.''

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PHMSA-2005-22987 (HM-238); Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the Storage of Explosives and Other High-Hazard Materials During Transportation; Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking; Published 11/16/2005; 70 FR 69493.


Summary: PHMSA is considering requirements to address the current safety and security risks associated with the storage of explosives during transportation. In this notice, we are soliciting comments concerning measures to reduce the risks posed by the storage of explosives while they are in transportation and whether regulatory action is warranted. We also invite comments as to whether enhanced requirements for storage incidental to movement should apply to other hazardous materials (e.g., materials toxic by inhalation).

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PHMSA-2005-22071 (HM-189Y); Hazardous Materials Regulations: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications; Final Rule; Published 9/23/2005; Effective Date 9/28/2005; 70 FR 56083.

Summary: This final rule corrects editorial errors, makes minor regulatory changes and, in response to requests for clarification, improves the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). In addition, this final rule revises references to the former Research and Special Programs Administration to reflect the creation of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy, and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are minor changes and do not impose new requirements.

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Hazardous waste management system: Hazardous waste manifest system modification,
35034-35041
This final rule is effective September 6, 2005

Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting errors that appeared in the Hazardous Waste Manifest Final Rule, which was published in the Federal Register (FR) on March 4, 2005 (70 FR 10776). This final rule does not create new regulatory requirements.

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Hazardous waste management system: Hazardous waste manifest system modification,
10775-10825
This final rule is effective September 6, 2005.

Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing new requirements revising the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest regulations and the manifest and continuation sheet forms used to track hazardous waste from a generator’s site to the site of its disposition. The revisions announced today will standardize the content and appearance of the manifest form and continuation sheet (Forms 8700–22 and 22a), make the forms available from a greater number of sources and adopt new procedures for tracking certain types of waste shipments with the manifest. The latter types of shipments include hazardous wastes that destination facilities reject, wastes consisting of residues from non-empty hazardous waste containers, and wastes entering or leaving the United States.

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Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Conditional Exclusions From Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste for Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes

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Published Nov. 20, 2003

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RSPA-02-12064 (HM-232); Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Offerors and Transporters of Hazardous Materials; Final rule; Published 3/25/2003; 68 FR 14509.

Summary: The Research and Special Programs Administration is establishing new requirements to enhance the security of hazardous materials transported in commerce. Shippers and carriers of certain highly hazardous materials must develop and implement security plans. In addition, all shippers and carriers of hazardous materials must assure that their employee training includes a security component.

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