DOT Responds to Appeals & Latest International Changes
On January 07, 2013 (78 FR 1101), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule amending the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) as a result of administrative appeals submitted in response to various amendments adopted in a January 19, 2011 final rule concerning the phase out of the ORM-D classification and limited quantity package/overpack markings. They also address recent actions taken by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) regarding certain lithium ion battery-powered mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, travel scooters) offered by passengers for air transport and passenger notification of hazardous materials restrictions by operators. Further, this final rule adopts amendments to the HMR as a result of two administrative appeals submitted in response to a final rule published February 2, 2010, that revised shipper responsibilities related to packaging design variation, manufacturer notification and recordkeeping requirements for certain packaging types. The effective date of this final rule is January 1, 2013.
PHMSA 01-07 FR Appeal Responses.pdf
