Suspension of HMR Amendments Authorizing Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail

Summary

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are proposing to suspend the authorization of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail in tank cars until June 30, 2024, or completion of a separate rulemaking process, whichever comes first. This proposal is related to a final rule published in July 2020.