Business · 06/09/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Agency to Review Rail Hazardous Materials Regulations

Summary

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is considering revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to improve the safety of railroad tank car transportation, following eight petitions from the regulated community and four National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations.

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