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Research and Special Programs Administration
Research and Special Programs Administration |
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Popular Title: Sanitary Food |
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RIN 2137-AC00 |
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Stage: Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/20/1991; End of Comment Period 03/26/1991. NPRM: Publication Date 05/21/1993; End of Comment Period 10/18/1993. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would have implemented 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. Previously, RSPA was planning to publish an SNPRM on this topic by January 15, 2005. Now RSPA is considering withdrawing this rulemaking because it believes that food safety issues related to transportation are more properly addressed by the Federal agencies with primary responsibility for food safety and security. The withdrawal notice will identify existing Federal regulations addressing the safe transportation of food. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/1990 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: 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 pipelines. 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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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/12/1992 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Oxygen Cylinders |
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RIN 2137-AD33 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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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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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: NPRM |
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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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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: Final Rule |
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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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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/2002 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |