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This document proposes regulations to test, repair and validate through analysis the integrity of most hazardous liquid pipelines that could affect populated areas, commercially navigable waterways, and areas unusually sensitive to environmental...
RSPA is concluding a pilot test of a draft definition for areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage from a hazardous liquid pipeline release, commonly referred to as unusually sensitive areas (USAs). The draft USA definition was created through...
RSPA is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued in 1992 under this docket on attendance requirements for tank cars and cargo tank motor vehicles. RSPA will address the issues raised in that NPRM, including the proposed rewrite of...
This proposed rule is part of a periodic effort by RSPA to revise and update the pipeline safety regulations to improve clarity, ensure consistency, and remove unnecessary requirements on the regulated pipeline community. Revisions include...
This final rule incorporates by reference an industry consensus standard for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities subject to the pipeline safety regulations. This standard, developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), specifies...
RSPA is extending for 90 days, until June 29, 2000, the period for filing comments to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published under Docket HM-230. RSPA is taking this action in response to a petition filed by the United States...
This final rule amends the statutorily mandated registration and fee assessment program for persons who transport or offer for transportation certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials. In this final rule, RSPA is: (1) Expanding the...
In this final rule, RSPA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by revising the ``List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities'' that appears in Appendix A, ``Hazardous Substances other than Radionuclides,'' to the Hazardous...
This document corrects a final rule published April 2, 1999 (64 FR 15926). The final rule incorporates by reference consensus standards for aboveground steel storage tanks into the hazardous liquid pipeline safety regulations. This document makes two...
This proposed rule defines drinking water and ecological areas that are unusually sensitive to environmental damage if there is a hazardous liquid pipeline release. We refer to these areas as unusually sensitive areas (USAs). The proposed definition...
RSPA is considering issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) pertaining to the transportation of radioactive materials based on recent changes contained in the...
This notice announces that the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) will extend to January 17, 2000, the comment period following the public meeting on pipeline system integrity programs in high- consequence areas. This notice also announces that OPS is...
RSPA requests comments on the economic impact of its regulations on small entities. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act and as published in DOT's Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda, we are analyzing the rules on Rulemaking and Program Procedures...
We are adopting a safety performance standard for the repair of corroded or damaged steel pipe in gas or hazardous liquid pipelines. Because present safety standards specify particular methods of repair, operators must get approval from government...
RSPA has received and evaluated the 1999 Management Information System (MIS) Data Collection forms for the drug testing pipeline industry personnel. RSPA determined that the random positive drug testing rate for pipeline industry for the period of...
RSPA is requesting comments on a research study conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) titled ``The Dynamics of Tank-Vehicle Rollover and the Implications for Rollover-Protection Devices.'' The intended effect...
This document contains corrections to the final rule [RSPA-99- 6212 (HM-189P)], which was published in the Federal Register on Monday, September 27, 1999. That final rule amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to correct editorial errors,...
This final rule requires that when gas pipeline operators find harmful external corrosion on buried metallic pipelines that have been exposed, they must investigate further to determine if additional harmful corrosion exists in the vicinity of the...
This notice announces a public meeting to consider the need for additional safety and environmental regulations for gas transmission lines and hazardous liquid pipelines in high-density population areas, waters where a substantial likelihood of...
RSPA proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) based on petitions for rulemaking and RSPA initiative. These proposed amendments are intended to update, clarify or provide relief from certain regulatory...
This final rule corrects editorial errors, makes minor regulatory changes, and in response to requests for clarification, improves the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The intended effect of this rule is to...
On September 16, 1999, RSPA published an interim final rule which provided a limited exception, until October 1, 2001, from requirements to place the new POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON GAS labels on packages that are intended for transportation in...
RSPA is providing a limited exception, until October 1, 2001, from requirements to place the new POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON GAS labels on packages that are intended for transportation in international commerce. The exception applies only to...
This proposal would require the last operator of an abandoned pipeline, offshore and, or, crossing under, over or through navigable waterways to submit a report of the abandonment to the Secretary of Transportation. This notice responds to a...
This final rule requires pipeline operators to develop and maintain a written qualification program for individuals performing covered tasks on pipeline facilities. The intent of this qualification rule is to ensure a qualified work force and to reduce...
RSPA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to: Prohibit the carriage of chemical oxidizers in inaccessible aircraft cargo compartments that do not have a fire or smoke detection and fire suppression system; require oxygen cylinders to be...
On March 5, 1999, RSPA published a final rule under Docket HM- 215C that amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with corresponding provisions of international standards. Changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods...
We are proposing to revise our pipeline safety enforcement procedures concerning alleged violations for which persons agree to proposed compliance orders or pay proposed civil penalties without contesting the allegations. At present, if a person...
This document corrects the effective date of the final rule published on April 2, 1999, to comply with requirements of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996.
On April 27, 1999, the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA, ``we'') published a supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) inviting public comment on the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to loading,...
RSPA is pilot testing a model that identifies areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage from a hazardous liquid pipeline release, commonly referred to as unusually sensitive areas (USAs). The USA model was created through a series of public...
On May 24, 1999, RSPA published a final rule to revise regulations applicable to the transportation and unloading of liquefied compressed gases. The revisions included new inspection, maintenance, and testing requirements for cargo tank discharge...
This notice announces an extension to October 8, 1999 for RSPA's public comment period for identifying issues related to gas gathering lines.
This proposed rule would require pipeline operators to develop and maintain a written qualification program for individuals performing covered tasks on pipeline facilities. The intent of the rule is to ensure a qualified workforce and reduce the...
RSPA is extending the closing date for filing comments to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published under Docket HM-220 from May 28 to September 30, 1999. RSPA is taking this action in response to petitions filed by the National Propane Gas...
On April 15, 1999, RSPA published a proposed rule to change the current registration and fee assessment program for persons who transport or offer for transportation certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials. RSPA is extending until July...
Gas pipeline operators must examine buried metallic pipelines for corrosion when the pipeline is exposed. RSPA proposed to require that operators investigate further to determine the extent of any harmful corrosion that is found. A draft environmental...
RSPA is revising regulations applicable to the transportation and unloading of liquefied compressed gases. The revisions include new inspection, maintenance, and testing requirements for cargo tank discharge systems, including delivery hose assemblies,...
This notice announces an extension of the Research and Special Programs Administration's Internet discussion forum and the public comment period for regulations concerning gas gathering lines.
On July 29, 1996, the Research and Special Programs Administration published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking inviting public comment on the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous...
RSPA is proposing changes to the current registration and fee assessment program for persons who transport or offer for transportation certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials. The proposed changes would increase the number of persons...
RSPA gives notice of a negotiated rulemaking advisory committee (the Committee) meeting for May 4-5, 1999. This notice is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of this meeting is for the Committee...
We are proposing to adopt a safety performance standard for the repair of corroded or damaged steel pipe in gas or hazardous liquid pipelines. Because present safety standards specify particular methods of repair, operators must get approval from...
We are considering the need to modify our corrosion control standards for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. To start, we are reviewing the gas standards to see if any need to be clarified, made more effective, or upgraded to be consistent with modern...
This final rule incorporates by reference consensus standards for aboveground steel storage tanks into the hazardous liquid pipeline safety regulations. These standards apply to the design, construction, and testing of new tanks, and the repairs,...
This ANPRM solicits comments on the merits of revising the current incident reporting requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations and the Hazardous Materials Incident Report form (DOT Form F 5800.1). The Federal hazardous material...
RSPA is proposing revisions to regulations applicable to the transportation and unloading of liquefied compressed gases. The revisions include new inspection, maintenance, and testing requirements for cargo tank discharge systems, including delivery...
This notice announces an electronic public discussion forum and subsequent written comment period on defining gas gathering lines for the purposes of pipeline safety regulation. In 1991, we proposed a definition of gas gathering. A change to the...
This final rule consolidates Docket HM-215C and HM-217 (``Labeling Requirements for Poisonous Materials''). RSPA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating numerous changes...