FRIDAY, JULY 24TH 2020 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration FR 85 44994-45030
49 CFR Parts 172, 173, 174, 179, and 180 [Docket No. PHMSA–2018–0025 (HM–264)] RIN 2137–AF40
Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
ACTION: Final rule
SUMMARY: PHMSA, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to allow for the bulk transport of ‘‘Methane, refrigerated liquid,’’ commonly known as liquefied natural gas (LNG), in rail tank cars. This rulemaking authorizes the transportation of LNG by rail in DOT–113C120W specification rail tank cars with enhanced outer tank requirements, subject to all applicable requirements and certain additional operational controls. The enhancements to the outer tank are indicated by the new specification suffix ‘‘9’’ (DOT– 113C120W9).
DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective August 24, 2020. Voluntary compliance date: Voluntary compliance is authorized July 24, 2020
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2020-07-24/2020-13604