On July 11, 2022 (87 FR 41179), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a request for information in the federal register seeking input on the potential use of electronic communication as an alternative to current, physical documentation requirements for hazard communication (i.e. shipping papers, train consists, dangerous goods manifests, notifications to the pilot in command, and emergency response information, as well as associated administrative documentation including DOT-SPs, approvals, and registrations). Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 9, 2022. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

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PHMSA 07-11-2022 info request electronic communication