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Research and Special
Programs Administration
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Research and Special Programs
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Popular Title: Sanitary Food |
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RIN 2137-AC00 |
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SNPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/20/1991;End of Comment Date: 03/26/1991.
NPRM: Publication Date 05/21/1993; End of Comment Period 10/18/1993. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will implement the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990
requirement that DOT issue regulations to: (1) prohibit use of a tank, rail
tank car, or cargo tank to transport food if such vehicle is also used to
transport a nonfood product other than a nonfood product determined by the
Secretary to be acceptable; (2) prohibit use of any other rail or motor
vehicle to transport food, if such vehicle is also used to transport nonfood
products determined by the Secretary to be unacceptable; and (3) require the
use of dedicated vehicles to transport asbestos and extremely dangerous
products. DOT submitted draft legislation to Congress in April of 1997 that
would make the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of HHS, rather than DOT,
the lead agency on this topic. DOT would have retained highway and rail
inspection responsibilities and notified FDA of apparent problems. This
proposed legislation was part of DOT's NEXTEA II bill and was introduced as
H.R. 1720 and S. 1234 in 1997. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/1990 |
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Dates for SNPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Oil Pipeline Response |
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RIN 2137-AC30 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 01/05/1993; End of Comment
Period 02/19/1993; Notice of Public Meeting 06/15/1994; Notice of Public
Hearing 1/21/1997. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish regulations requiring response plans for
certain onshore oil piplines. They are mandated by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The
purpose of these requirements is to improve response capabilities and
minimize the impact of onshore oil spills from pipelines. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/12/1992 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Applicability of HMR to Loading and Unloading |
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RIN 2137-AC68 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/29/96; End of Comment Period 11/30/96.
SANPRM: Publication Date 04/27/99; Extension of Comment Period 07/26/99; End
of Comment Period 08/25/99. NPRM: Publication Date 08/28/2001; End of
Extended Comment Period 02/01/2002. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would clarify the applicability of the Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR) to specific functions and activities, including hazardous
materials loading and unloading operations and storage of hazardous materials
during transportation. RSPA intends to list in the HMR pre-transportation and
transportation functions to which the HMR apply. Pre-transportation functions
are functions performed to prepare hazardous materials for movement in
commerce by persons who offer a hazardous material for transportation or
cause a hazardous material to be transported. Transportation functions are
functions performed as part of the actual movement of hazardous materials in
commerce, including loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials
that is incidental to their movement. RSPA also proposes to clarify that
"transportation in commerce," for purposes of applicability of the
HMR, begins when a carrier takes possession of a hazardous material and
continues until the carrier delivers the package containing the hazardous
material to its destination as indicated on shipping papers. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/05/1996 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 68 FR 61905 |
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Popular Title: Oxygen Cylinders |
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RIN 2137-AD33 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would require oxygen cylinders to be placed in an outer container
that meets certain thermal and heat protection requirements when transported
in cargo compartments on aircraft. A separate rulemaking addressing the use
of passenger owned cylinders of oxygen during a flight is under RIN
2105-AC29. This rulemaking is closely related to an FAA determination in
2120-AG35 (Prohibition of the Transportation of Devices Designed as Chemical
Generators as Cargo in Aircraft). |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2000 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Wetlines Rule |
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RIN 2137-AD36 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/10/2003; End of Comment Period 06/10/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would reduce the risks associated with the retention of
flammable liquids in unprotected product piping on cargo tank motor vehicles
during transportation (wetlines). RSPA had earlier planned to publish an NPRM
by July 2002. This rulemaking responds to an NTSB recommendation. We are in
the process of preparing a regulatory evaluation based on comments received
in response to the ANPRM. We anticipate that rulemaking action may be taken
in January 2004. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/19/2000 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Lithium Batteries |
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RIN 2137-AD48 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/02/2002; End of Comment Period 6/02/2002. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
regarding the transportation of lithium batteries. These amendments are
consistent with changes recently made to the United Nations Recommendations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations). These amendments
will increase the level of safety associated with the transportation of
lithium batteries and facilitate the transport of these materials in
international commerce. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: PIM - Gas Pipelines |
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RIN 2137-AD54 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/28/2003; End of Comment Period 03/28/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would address gas transmission lines in high consequence
areas, direct assessment, and an overall integrity management program. RSPA
withdrew this rule from OMB to make changes to it to conform with the new
Pipeline Reauthorization Act of 2002. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/19/2001 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |