Document ID: PHMSA-2021-0091-0001
Agency: phmsa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications
Posted Date: 2022-12-27T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 79752-79785]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26960]

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Vol. 87

Tuesday,

No. 247

December 27, 2022

Part III

Department of Transportation

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49 CFR Parts 107, 110, 171, et al.

Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications; Final 
Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 107, 110, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, and 
180

[Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0091 (HM-260B)]
RIN 2137-AF56

Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule corrects editorial errors and improves the 
clarity of certain provisions in PHMSA's program and procedural 
regulations and in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The intended 
effect of this rulemaking is to enhance accuracy and reduce 
misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this 
final rule are non-substantive changes and do not impose new 
requirements.

DATES: This final rule is effective January 26, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yul B. Baker Jr., Standards and 
Rulemaking Division, at (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, East Building, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 
20590-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Background
II. Removing Outdated References to Other Regulated Materials-
Domestic (ORM-D)
III. Updating Titles to Subpart B of Part 177
IV. Section-by-Section Review of Changes
V. Regulatory Analyses and Notices
    A. Statutory/Legal Authority for This Rulemaking
    B. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures
    C. Executive Order 13132
    D. Executive Order 13175
    E. Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 13272
    F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    G. Paperwork Reduction Act
    H. Environmental Assessment
    I. Environmental Justice
    J. Executive Order 13609 and International Trade Analysis

I. Background

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
in this final rule, is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations 
(HMR; 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 171-180) to correct 
typographical errors; fix incorrect regulatory references and 
citations; remove obsolete references to regulatory provisions, dates, 
as well as outdated concepts such as other regulated materials-domestic 
(ORM-D); address misstatements of certain regulatory requirements; and 
supply information or language that had been inadvertently omitted. 
Further, within the scope of this rulemaking, PHMSA is revising certain 
procedural regulations at 49 CFR parts 107 and 110 to make them easier 
to understand. PHMSA expects the regulatory amendments adopted in this 
final rule will ensure stakeholders focus their resources on compliance 
with pertinent safety requirements of the HMR rather than trying to 
resolve erroneous, ambiguous, or obsolete language within PHMSA's 
regulations.
    The amendments contained in this final rule are non-substantive 
changes that do not impose new requirements that necessitate public 
comment. The final rule's amendments are consistent with PHMSA's 
historical practice of regularly reviewing the HMR and PHMSA's program 
and procedural regulations for opportunities to eliminate regulatory 
confusion, fix typographical errors and omissions, and remove obsolete 
material and references.

II. Removing Outdated References to Other Regulated Materials-Domestic 
(ORM-D)

    In 2011, PHMSA published final rule HM-215K \1\ in which PHMSA 
amended the HMR to maintain alignment with updates to certain 
international standards and regulations. Among these amendments, PHMSA 
adopted changes to align existing limited quantity provisions with the 
global system of transport of limited quantity material under 
international standards and regulations including the International 
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, the International Civil Aviation 
Organization's (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of 
Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations (UN) Recommendations on 
the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model Regulations. These changes 
included the phase-out of existing provisions in the HMR for limited 
quantities reclassed as ORM-D (e.g., limited quantity material defined 
as consumer commodities). This shift allowed for the use of a single 
global system for the transportation of limited quantities of hazardous 
materials and would transition shipments within the United States away 
from the domestic provisions for ORM-D reclassification and marking for 
certain limited quantity hazardous materials. Specifically, PHMSA 
adopted sunset dates for use of the domestic ORM-D classification and 
associated package marking ``Consumer commodity, ORM-D.'' Hazardous 
materials transported by air had an implementation date of January 1, 
2013, and hazardous materials transported by all other modes had an 
implementation date of January 1, 2014.
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    \1\ 76 FR 3308 (Jan. 19, 2011).
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    In response to appeals to final rule HM-215K,\2\ PHMSA extended the 
authorized use of the ORM-D classification and packages marked 
``Consumer commodity, ORM-D'' for domestic highway, rail, and vessel 
transportation until December 31, 2020, to allow sufficient time for 
domestic shippers and carriers to adjust to this revised global system 
of transporting limited quantity materials. Since this phase-out period 
has passed--and use of the ORM-D classification is no longer 
authorized--PHMSA is removing any reference to ORM-D from the HMR in 
the following locations:
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    \2\ 78 FR 1101 (Jan. 7, 2013).

 Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 107--Guidelines for Civil 
Penalties (List of Frequently Cited Violations)
 Sec.  171.8--In the definition of ``Agricultural product''
 Sec.  172.101(f)
 Sec.  172.101--deletion of Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) 
entries: ``Cartridges power device (used to project fastening devices), 
ORM-D,'' ``Cartridges, small arms, ORM-D,'' and ``Consumer commodity, 
ORM-D.''
 Sec.  172.102(c)(1)--deletion of Special Provision 222
 Sec.  172.200(b)(3)
 Sec.  172.315(d)
 Sec.  172.316
 Sec.  172.500(b)(2)
 Sec.  172.504--Table 2
 Sec.  172.512(c)
 Sec.  172.600(d)
 Sec.  173.2--Hazardous Material Classes and Index to Hazard 
Classifications
 Sec.  173.6(a)(1) introductory text and (a)(1)(ii)
 Sec.  173.12(h) introductory text, (h)(1) and (h)(3)
 Sec.  173.24a(c)(1)(iii)
 Sec.  173.27--Table 3
 Sec.  173.29(b)(2)(iv)(A)
 Sec.  173.36(h)(1)(iii)
 Sec.  173.63(b)(1)(ii), (b)(1)(iii) introductory text, and 
(b)(2) introductory text
 Sec.  173.144
 Sec.  173.145
 Sec.  173.150(c)

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 Sec.  173.151(c)
 Sec.  173.152(c)
 Sec.  173.153(c)
 Sec.  173.154(c)
 Sec.  173.155(c)
 Sec.  173.156(b), (b)(2), and (d)
 Sec.  173.161(d)(2)
 Sec.  173.165(d)
 Sec.  173.230(h)
 Sec.  173.306(a)(1), (b), (h)(2)(i), (i)(1), and (i)(2)
 Sec.  174.82(a)
 Sec.  176.11(e)

III. Updating Titles to Subpart B of Part 177

    In part 177, subpart B--Loading and Unloading, some of the 
regulatory provision titles in the subpart reference the hazard class 
with a descriptive term while other titles reference only the hazard 
class number (e.g., Class 8 (corrosive) materials vs Class 1 
materials). For consistency and uniformity within subpart B, PHMSA 
amends the titles to include a descriptive term associated with the 
hazard class in the following sections:

 Sec.  177.835--Class 1 (explosive) materials
 Sec.  177.837--Class 3 (flammable liquid and combustible 
liquid) materials
 Sec.  177.841--Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials and Division 
2.3 (poisonous gas) materials

IV. Section-by-Section Review of Changes

    In addition to the specific changes noted in ``Section II. Removing 
Outdated References to Other Regulated Materials-Domestic (ORM-D),'' 
the following is a section-by-section summary of the editorial 
corrections and clarifications made in this final rule. PHMSA is also 
making minor technical corrections throughout the HMR to align cross-
references with current regulatory requirements and provisions.

A. Part 107

Section 107.109
    This paragraph provides the requirements to apply for the renewal 
of a special permit. In paragraph (a)(4) of Sec.  107.109, a person 
must include a certification that the original application, as updated 
by any application for renewal, remains accurate. PHMSA provides 
examples, in parentheses, of information that must be certified by a 
person for the renewal of a special permit application (e.g., all 
section references, shipping description, etc.). To clarify additional 
information a person must certify, PHMSA revises paragraph (a)(4) by 
including ``email address'' among the information that must be accurate 
before submitting a renewal application for a special permit. 
Certifying an accurate email address will allow for a timely response 
from PHMSA and avoid unnecessary delays in the special permit renewal 
process.
Section 107.502
    This section provides the general registration requirements for 
cargo tanks and cargo tank motor vehicles. In Sec.  107.502(d), PHMSA 
is revising the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 
Hazardous Materials Division designation ``MC-ECH'' to read ``MC-SEH.'' 
PHMSA is also revising the FMCSA mailing address for registration 
statements to remove redundant reference to the division designation 
within the address.

B. Part 110

Section 110.7
    This section provides the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
control number assigned to each collection of information. In final 
rule HM-209A,\3\ PHMSA revised the HMR to align with OMB's Uniform 
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements 
for Federal Awards (2 CFR part 200), as well as new requirements 
outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act of 2015 
(Pub. L. 114-94). In HM-209A, PHMSA removed and reserved Sec. Sec.  
110.70, 110.80, and 110.90 to eliminate duplicative language found in 2 
CFR part 200. However, PHMSA did not make an accompanying revision to 
Sec.  110.7, which still contains the now reserved sections. Therefore, 
PHMSA is removing the reference to the reserved sections currently 
found in Sec.  110.7.
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    \3\ 84 FR 3993 (Feb. 14, 2019).
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C. Part 171

Section 171.6
    This section provides the OMB control numbers assigned to 
collections of information within the HMR. In final rule HM-251,\4\ 
PHMSA requested a new information collection under OMB Control No. 
2137-0628 titled ``Flammable Hazardous Materials by Rail 
Transportation.'' PHMSA inadvertently left out OMB control number 2137-
0628 from the Sec.  171.6(b)(2) table, and therefore, PHMSA is adding 
the missing control number, title, and reference sections, as 
appropriate, for full transparency of authorized HMR information 
collections.
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    \4\ 80 FR 26643 (May 8, 2015).
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Section 171.7
    This section lists material incorporated by reference into the HMR. 
In final rule HM-215N,\5\ PHMSA amended the HMR to maintain consistency 
with international regulations and standards by harmonizing with 
changes made to the IMDG Code, the ICAO Technical Instructions, and the 
UN Model Regulations. However, PHMSA made a typographical error that 
incorrectly changed the publication date for the referenced edition of 
the International Organization for Standardization standard ``ISO 
4706:2008(E).'' The publication date was inadvertently changed from 
``2008-04-15'' as presented in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
for HM-215N \6\ to ``2008-07-014,'' which is incorrect. PHMSA is 
correcting this error to accurately reflect the ISO publication date of 
the version incorporated by reference to read: ``ISO 4706:2008(E), Gas 
cylinders--Refillable welded steel cylinders--Test pressure 60 bar and 
below, First Edition, 2008-04-15, Corrected Version, 2008-07-01'' into 
Sec.  178.71.
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    \5\ 82 FR 15796 (Mar. 30, 2017).
    \6\ 81 FR 61741 (Sep. 7, 2016).
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    In final rule HM-224B \7\ and in consultation with the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA), PHMSA amended the HMR to authorize the 
use of Air Transport Association Specification 300 for Type I (ATA 300) 
shipping containers. Because of extensive testing and research, PHMSA 
eliminated special provision ``A52'' and relocated ``Oxygen, 
compressed'' packaging requirements from one or more of Sec. Sec.  
173.168(d), 173.302(f)(3), and 173.304(f)(3). However, PHMSA did not 
list these sections in Sec.  171.7(b) in association with the ATA 300 
standard incorporated by reference. Therefore, PHMSA is revising Sec.  
171.7(b)(1) ``ATA Specification No. 300 Packaging of Airline Supplies, 
Revision 19, July 31, 1996'' to include a reference to Sec. Sec.  
173.168(d), 173.302(f)(3), and 173.304(f)(3). In addition, PHMSA 
includes a cross-reference to Sec.  171.7 within each of those same 
sections.
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    \7\ 72 FR 4442 (Jan. 31, 2007).
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    Finally, PHMSA was notified by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) 
that their address in Sec.  171.7(n) was outdated. As such, PHMSA is 
amending the address from ``1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 
22202'' to ``8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 220, McLean, VA 22102'' per 
CGA's request.

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Section 171.8
    This section provides definitions and abbreviations used within the 
HMR. In final rule HM-215K,\8\ PHMSA revised the definition of 
``Oxidizing gas,'' but the outdated definition inadvertently remains in 
this section as a duplicate definition that is a source of confusion. 
Therefore, PHMSA is removing the outdated first definition of 
``Oxidizing gas'' listed in the section to avoid any confusion on the 
applicable definition and thereby, enhancing safety for the regulated 
community. The version being removed reads: ``Oxidizing gas means a gas 
which may, generally by providing oxygen, cause or contribute to the 
combustion of other material more than air does.''
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Section 171.12
    This section provides requirements specific to North American 
shipments of hazardous materials. Paragraph (b) of the section 
addresses shipments to or from Mexico. Moreover, paragraph (b) sets out 
specific requirements for shipments of material poisonous by inhalation 
(PIH). In Sec.  171.12(b)(4), there is a reference to nonexistent 
paragraph (e)(5). Current paragraph (b)(4) reads that packages of PIH 
material are to be labeled and placarded as POISON GAS or POISON 
INHALATION HAZARD in accordance with the HMR, except as provided in 
(e)(5); and current paragraph (b)(5) indicates a label or placard 
conforming to the UN Model Regulations may be substituted for a POISON 
GAS or POISON INHALATION HAZARD label or placard. In final rule HM-
215F,\9\ PHMSA revised and consolidated provisions applying to North 
American shipments, which, in part, redesignated previous paragraphs 
(e)(1) through (e)(5) as paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(5). However, in 
HM-215F, PHMSA did not make a conforming amendment to revise the 
reference to previous paragraph (e)(5) to redesignated (b)(5). Thus, 
PHMSA will change the paragraph reference from ``(e)(5)'' to ``(b)(5)'' 
to appropriately reference the alternative way to label or placard a 
PIH package.
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Section 171.15
    This section provides the requirements for the immediate notice of 
certain hazardous materials incidents. In Sec.  171.15(a), PHMSA is 
revising this paragraph by removing the URL link to http://www.nrc.uscg.mil as it is no longer a valid resource for reporting 
hazardous material incidents. As revised, Sec.  171.15 would require 
persons to instead contact the National Response Center hotline at 1-
800-424-8802.

D. Part 172

Section 172.101
    This section contains the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and 
explanatory text for each of the columns in the table. In this final 
rule, PHMSA is amending the HMT explanatory text as described below:
     Section 172.101(f) addresses column (5) of the HMT for 
assignment of the packing group and explains that certain Classes and 
Divisions of hazardous materials are not assigned packing groups. This 
includes Division 6.2 materials other than Division 6.2 regulated 
medical wastes. However, in final rule HM-215P,\10\ PHMSA removed the 
assignment of PG II in column (5) for the hazardous materials 
description ``UN3291, Regulated medical waste, n.o.s. or Clinical 
medical waste, unspecified, n.o.s. or (BIO) Medical waste, n.o.s. or 
Biomedical waste, n.o.s., or Medical Waste n.o.s.'' creating an 
inconsistency with the text in Sec.  172.101(f). Accordingly, PHMSA is 
revising the second sentence of Sec.  172.101(f) by deleting the 
parenthetical text ``(other than regulated medical wastes)'' to remove 
any possible misunderstanding that Division 6.2 regulated medical 
wastes are not assigned a packing group and thus removing a source of 
confusion whether to indicate the packaging group on a shipping paper 
for regulated medical waste.
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     In final rule HM-218C,\11\ PHMSA amended the HMR by 
adopting miscellaneous changes based on petitions for rulemaking and 
PHMSA initiatives. In HM-218C, PHMSA amended Sec.  172.101(i)(3) by 
adding a statement to clarify that some bulk packaging authorizations 
are found in column (8B) and the special provisions in column (7) of 
the HMT. However, PHMSA inadvertently removed subparagraphs (i-iii) 
from Sec.  172.101(i)(3); therefore, PHMSA will add the subparagraphs 
back to this section.
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    Additionally, PHMSA is making corrections to information in the HMT 
as follows:
Column 1--Symbol Changes
     PHMSA is correcting an inadvertent deletion of the ``G'' 
symbol for the following entries: ``UN2920, Corrosive liquid, self-
heating, n.o.s., 8, PG I,'' ``UN2921, Corrosive solids, flammable, 
n.o.s., 8, PG I,'' and ``UN2925, Flammable solids, corrosive, organic, 
n.o.s., 4.1, PG II'' by adding the ``G'' symbol for these entries. The 
assignment of a ``G'' identifies a proper shipping name (PSN) for which 
one or more technical names of the hazardous material must be entered 
in parentheses, in association with the basic description (i.e., with 
the UN identification number, the PSN, the hazard class, and the 
packing group). These HMT entries are n.o.s. PSNs and as defined in 
Sec.  171.8, ``N.O.S.'' means not otherwise specified. Because they do 
not specify a technical name for the hazardous material, n.o.s. PSNs 
are typically assigned ``G'' in column (1).
Column 2--PSN Changes
     PHMSA is correcting an inadvertent typo where the language 
in italics for ``UN1263, Paint including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, 
shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer 
base'' is missing a set of parentheses to indicate the language in 
italics is not a part of the PSN. PHMSA is correcting this error by 
including a parenthesis before the word ``including'' and after the 
word ``base.''
     In final rule HM-219C,\12\ PHMSA amended the HMR in 
response to petitions for rulemaking. HM-219C revised the 
transportation requirements for limited quantity shipments of hydrogen 
peroxide including revising the HMT entries to harmonize the limited 
quantity exceptions with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the UN 
Model Regulations. For ``UN2014, Hydrogen, peroxide, aqueous solutions 
with more than 40 percent, but not more than 60 percent hydrogen 
peroxide (stabilized as necessary), 5.1, PG II'' and ``UN2014, Hydrogen 
peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent, but not more 
than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary), 5.1, PG 
II,'' the HMT entries do not display the correct PSN. The language 
``with more than 40 percent, but not more than 60 percent hydrogen 
peroxide (stabilized as necessary)'' and ``with not less than 20 
percent, but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as 
necessary),'' respectively, is displayed in Roman type font making it 
appear that the text is part of the PSN. This is incorrect. The PSN is 
``Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions'' and the remainder of the 
language should be italicized. As instructed in Sec.  172.101(c)(1), 
words in italics are not part of the PSN, but may be used in addition 
to the PSN. Therefore, PHMSA

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     For ``UN3021, Pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic, flash 
point less than 23 degrees C,'' the PSN as well as the explanatory text 
regarding the flash point of the material is displayed in Roman type 
font. In final rule HM-215M,\13\ PHMSA inadvertently revised the italic 
font of the explanatory text for ``UN3021'' when the stowage code 
assigned in the HMT for this entry was updated. By not having the 
explanatory text in italics, the whole description reads as the PSN. 
Therefore, PHMSA is amending the ``UN3021 entry to the following: 
``UN3021, Pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic, flash point less than 
23 degrees C.''
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     For ``UN3321, Radioactive material, low specific activity 
(LSA-III) non fissile or fissile-excepted,'' the explanatory text 
regarding non fissile or fissile-excepted is displayed in Roman type 
font, making the text part of the PSN, which is not the intent. In HM-
215O,\14\ PHMSA inadvertently revised the italic font for ``non fissile 
or fissile-excepted'' when the table entry for ``UN3321'' was updated 
to reflect the addition of special provision 325. Therefore, PHMSA is 
amending the ``UN3321'' entry to the following: ``UN3321, Radioactive 
material, low specific activity (LSA-III) non fissile or fissile-
excepted.''
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     PHMSA is correcting a typographical error where the 
language in the HMT shows the term ``wheel chair'' as two separate 
words, which is incorrect. To clarify and to eliminate confusion, the 
term should be one word and spelled as ``wheelchair'' instead.
Column 6--Label Code Changes
     In final rule HM-215P, the proper shipping name for 
``UN3363, Dangerous Goods in Machinery or Dangerous Goods in Apparatus, 
9,'' was revised to the following: ``UN3363, Dangerous goods in 
articles or Dangerous goods in machinery or Dangerous goods in 
apparatus, 9.'' This PSN revision is reflected in the current UN Model 
Regulations. In making this revision to the PSN, PHMSA mistakenly 
deleted the label code in column (6) for this table entry. Therefore, 
PHMSA is correcting this error by adding label code ``9'' back to 
column (6) to indicate a Class 9 label is required for this material.
Column 7--Special Provision Changes
     In final rule HM-233F,\15\ PHMSA added special provision 
383 in association with adopting DOT special permit (DOT-SP) 11356 into 
the HMR, which authorized a material meeting the conditions for high 
viscosity flammable liquids specified in Sec.  173.121(b)(1)(i), 
(b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iv), to be re-classed to PG III for 
transportation by motor vehicle. However, PHMSA inadvertently did not 
add the new special provision to the following HMT entries: ``UN1139, 
Coating solution (includes surface treatments or coatings used for 
industrial or other purposes such as vehicle undercoating, drum or 
barrel lining), 3, PG II'' and ``UN1263, 3, PG II'' even though these 
materials were covered in DOT-SP 11356. PHMSA is correcting this 
omission by adding special provision 383 to HMT entries ``UN1139'' and 
``UN1263'', respectively.
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     In final rule HM-215P, PHMSA amended the regulations to 
allow ``UN2216, Fish meal, stabilized or Fish scrap, stabilized, 9, 
PGIII,'' to be transported by passenger and cargo aircraft subject to 
specific quantity limitations for the material. When PHMSA proposed the 
changes to this table entry, we did not propose removal of special 
provision ``B136'' from column (7) nor did we propose to remove the 
word ``None'' from column (6), yet we mistakenly deleted special 
provision ``B136'' and the word ``None.'' Therefore, PHMSA is 
correcting this error by adding special provision ``B136'' back to 
column (7) and the word ``None'' back to column (6).
     For ``UN3084, Corrosive solids, oxidizing, n.o.s., PG 
II,'' there is a typographical error where special provision 154 is 
listed in column 7, but there is no such special provision in Sec.  
172.102. Therefore, PHMSA is removing ``154'' from column 7.
     In final rule HM-259,\16\ PHMSA removed special provision 
A6, which provided methods of packaging liquid hazardous material for 
air transport, from certain HMT entries. Specifically, PHMSA removed 
the assignment of A6 from liquid hazardous material. However, in HM-
219C, special provision A6 was inadvertently reassigned to some of the 
entries from which they were originally removed. Therefore, PHMSA is 
correcting this by again removing assignment of special provision A6 
from the following:
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    \16\ 83 FR 52878 (Oct. 18, 2018).

    [cir] ``UN1111, Amyl mercaptan, 3, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN1228, Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or 
Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s., 3, PG III''
    [cir] ``UN1732, Antimony pentafluoride, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN1768, Difluorophosphoric acid, anhydrous, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN1776, Fluorophosphoric acid anhydrous, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN1778, Fluorosilicic acid, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN1782, Hexafluorophosphoric acid, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN1808, Phosphorus tribromide, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN2031, Nitric acid other than red fuming, with at least 65 
percent, but not more than 70 percent nitric acid, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN2031, Nitric acid other than red fuming, with more than 
20 percent and less than 65 percent nitric acid, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN2031, Nitric acid other than red fuming, with not more 
than 20 percent nitric acid, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN2258, 1,2-Propylenediamine, 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN2734, Amine, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s. or 
Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s., 8, PG I''
    [cir] ``UN2920, Corrosive liquids, flammable, n.o.s., 8, PG I''
    [cir] ``UN3093, Corrosive liquids, oxidizing, n.o.s., 8, PG I''
    [cir] ``UN3093, Corrosive liquids, oxidizing, n.o.s., 8, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN3098, Oxidizing liquid, corrosive, n.o.s., 5.1, PG I''
    [cir] ``UN3149, Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid mixtures, 
stabilized with acids, water, and not more than 5 percent peroxyacetic 
acid, 5.1, PG II''
    [cir] ``UN2014, Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less 
than 20 percent, but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide 
(stabilized as necessary), 5.1, PG II''

     For ``UN1740, Hydrogendifluoride, solid, n.o.s., 8, PG 
III,'' PHMSA is correcting an error where special provisions 53 and 58 
are missing from column 7.
     For ``UN1783, Hexamethylenediamine solution, 8, PG III, 
PHMSA is correcting an error where special provision 52 is missing from 
column 7.
Column 8--Packaging Authorization Changes
     In column (8B) for ``UN2734, Amine, liquid, corrosive, 
flammable, n.o.s. or Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s., 
8, PG II,'' the packaging instruction was inadvertently changed from 
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the packaging instruction in column 8(B) back to ``202.'' The 
packagings authorized under Sec.  173.201 are for liquid hazardous 
materials in PG I. Section 173.202 provides authorized packagings for 
liquid hazardous materials in PG II which is the correct packaging 
section reference for this PG II material.
Column 10--Vessel Stowage Changes
     In column (10B) for ``UN1510, Tetranitromethane, 6.1, PG 
I,'' there is a typographical error for one of the vessel stowage codes 
assigned to this material. The stowage codes as currently listed for 
``UN1510'' are ``40 and 6.'' The stowage code 6 is incorrect as it is 
missing a ``6.'' PHMSA is amending column (10B) to reflect the correct 
stowage code of ``66.'' Stowage code 6 instructs that a material is an 
emergency temperature material, which is not relevant in the case of 
stowage of tetranitromethane. Stowage code 66 instructs a person to 
stow this material separated from flammable solids, which is consistent 
with IMDG Code segregation code ``SG16'' assigned to ``UN1510'' to 
``stow separated from Division 4.1'' (flammable solids). This amendment 
will ensure that this material is properly stowed for safe transport.
     In column (10B) for ``UN2627, Nitrites, inorganic, n.o.s., 
5.1, PG II,'' there is a typographical error for one of the vessel 
stowage codes assigned to this material. The stowage codes as listed 
for ``UN2627'' are ``46, 56, 58, and 13.'' Stowage code 13 is incorrect 
as it is missing a ``3.'' PHMSA is amending column (10B) to reflect the 
correct stowage code of ``133.'' Stowage code 13 instructs to keep as 
reasonably dry as possible, which is not relevant in the case of 
stowage of inorganic nitrite. Stowage code 133 instructs to stow 
``separate from sulfur,'' and is thus the appropriate stowage 
instruction, and is consistent with Sec.  176.400(d) as well as IMDG 
Code segregation code ``SG62'' assigned to ``UN2627'' to stow 
``separated from'' sulfur. This amendment will ensure that this 
material is properly stowed for safe transport.
     In column (10B), for ``UN1788, Hydrobromic acid, with not 
more than 49 percent hydrobromic acid, 8, PG II'' and for ``UN1788, 
Hydrobromic acid, with not more than 49 percent hydrobromic acid, 8, PG 
III,'' stowage codes ``53'' and ``58'' are missing. Stowage code ``53'' 
provision means stow ``separated from'' alkaline compounds and stowage 
code ``58'' provision means stow ``separated from'' cyanides. In final 
rule HM-215O, PHMSA amended the HMR to maintain alignment with 
international regulations and standards by incorporating various 
amendments, including changes to vessel stowage requirements. 
Consistent with changes made to Amendment 39-18 of the IMDG Code, PHMSA 
made numerous changes to special stowage and segregation provisions, 
specifically ``Other'' provisions as indicated in column (10B). Because 
of these changes, ``UN1788'' for both PG II and PG III should have 
stowage codes ``53'' and ``58'' listed in column (10B) therefore, PHMSA 
is amending the HMT to reflect this inadvertent omission.
Section 172.102
    This section provides a list of special provisions as referred to 
in Column (7) of the HMT. Regarding ``UN1408, Ferrosilicon with 30 
percent or more, but less than 90 percent silicon, 4.3, PG III,'' it is 
assigned IP code \17\ ``IP7'' in the HMT, yet the material (i.e., the 
UN identification number) is not listed among the materials subject to 
IP7. IP codes are special provisions on the use of intermediate bulk 
containers (IBCs) for transport of certain hazardous materials. In 
final rule HM-215G,\18\ the Research and Special Programs 
Administration (RSPA)--now PHMSA--amended the HMR to align with 
international standards, which included changes to special provisions. 
The omission from special provision IP7 was inadvertent as ``UN1408'' 
is listed among materials subject to the same IBC special provision as 
part of the IMDG Code. For clarity of understanding that IP7 applies to 
ferrosilicon material, PHMSA is adding ``UN1408'' to the list of UN 
identification numbers in IP7.
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Section 172.202
    This section provides the requirements to describe hazardous 
materials on shipping papers. In Sec.  172.202(a)(4), there is a 
requirement to include the packing group (PG) \19\ with the required 
shipping description of a hazardous material on a shipping paper. 
However, certain types of hazardous materials are not assigned a ``PG'' 
because they do not exhibit a degree of danger that needs to be 
communicated. For instance, batteries of all types, including lithium, 
lithium ion, and sodium batteries, are not assigned a ``PG'' in the 
HMT. In final rule HM-215M, PHMSA amended the HMR to maintain alignment 
with international standards, which included removing the generalized 
``PG II'' assignment for lithium ion batteries, lithium metal 
batteries, and sodium batteries. However, the language in Sec.  
172.202(a)(4) states that ``batteries other than those containing 
lithium, lithium ions, or sodium'' are excepted from including a ``PG'' 
is a source of confusion because lithium, lithium ion, or sodium 
batteries are no longer assigned a ``PG'' in the HMT. Therefore, PHMSA 
is amending Sec.  172.202(a)(4) by removing reference to lithium, 
lithium ion, and sodium batteries from this paragraph.
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Section 172.203
    This section provides additional description requirements for 
shipping papers. Section 172.203(e)(1) and (e)(2) provide instruction 
for the description of residue hazardous material on a shipping paper. 
The language to include ``residue: last contained'' reads different in 
the paragraphs, specifically, ``RESIDUE: Last Contained***'' in (e)(1) 
and ``RESIDUE: LAST CONTAINED***'' in (e)(2). For consistency, PHMSA is 
revising the language in (e)(2) to the following: ``RESIDUE: Last 
Contained.'' Additionally, consistent with Sec.  172.101(l)(1)(ii), 
stocks of preprinted shipping papers may be continued in use, with the 
text previously required in (e)(2), until depleted or for a one-year 
period, after the effective date of this rule, whichever is less.
Section 172.204
    This section provides the requirements for shipper's certification. 
In final rule HM-216B,\20\ PHMSA amended the HMR to adopt provisions 
contained in certain widely used or longstanding rail special permits, 
which included revisions to the shipper certification for 
transportation by rail. PHMSA had received a comment from Union Pacific 
Railroad to revise the language in Sec.  172.204(a)(3)(ii) to the 
following: ``Electronic certification. When transmitted electronically, 
by entering the name of the principal person, partner, officer, or 
employee of the offeror or his agent in a specific EDI.'' \21\ PHMSA 
agreed with revising the language; and offered a revised version ``to 
emphasize that by completing a signature field on an EDI document, the 
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Sec.  172.204(a).'' However, stakeholders have reported that the 
current language adopted in the HM-216B \22\ notice of proposed 
rulemaking (``must be substituted for the asterisks'') is considered a 
source of confusion because there are neither asterisks in the 
certification statement in Sec.  172.204(a) nor in typical EDI 
documents. To clarify this section for simplicity of understanding and 
consistent with final rule HM-216B, PHMSA will amend Sec.  
172.204(a)(3)(ii) to read as follows: ``Electronic Certification. When 
transmitted electronically, by completing the field designated for the 
shipper's signature with the name of the principal person, partner, 
officer, or employee of the offeror or their agent, the shipper is also 
certifying its compliance with the certification specified in Sec.  
172.204(a).'' This revision is consistent with Sec.  172.204(d)(3) 
certification signature requirements for transportation by rail that 
requires ``the name of the principal person, partner, officer, or 
employee of the offeror or his agent in a computer field defined for 
that purpose.''
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    \20\ 77 FR 37962 (Jun. 25, 2012).
    \21\ EDI, or electronic data interchange, as defined in Sec.  
171.8, means the computer-to-computer exchange of business data in 
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    \22\ 76 FR 51324 (Aug. 18, 2011).
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Section 172.315
    This section provides the requirements for limited quantities of 
hazardous material. The dates for transitional exceptions in Sec.  
172.315(d) allowing limited quantity marking requirements for 
alternatively marked packages and ORM-D marked packages have passed. 
Therefore, PHMSA is deleting and reserving paragraph (d) as the 
transition periods no longer apply.
Section 172.332
    This section provides the requirements for identification number 
markings. In Sec.  172.332(d), the placard dimensions illustrated in 
this paragraph are incorrect. In final rule HM-218F,\23\ PHMSA amended 
the HMR to make miscellaneous amendments to update and clarify certain 
regulatory requirements. To align with international standards, PHMSA 
authorized the use of placards measuring 250 mm (9.84 inches) on each 
side. However, for the example used in Sec.  172.332(d) to illustrate 
the display of an identification number on a placard, the placard 
dimensions are not consistent with the current minimum size 
requirements for a placard found in Sec.  172.519(c). Therefore, to 
avoid confusion PHMSA is amending Sec.  172.332(d) by replacing the 
illustration with one that does not have measurements.
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Section 172.400
    This section provides general requirements for labeling of 
packages. In the table to paragraph (b), there is a typo where the word 
``Oxidizer'' is misspelled as ``Oxider.'' PHMSA is correcting this 
misspelling by replacing it with the correct term ``Oxidizer.''
Section 172.519
    This section provides the requirements for general specifications 
for placards. Section 172.519(c)(1)(i) currently states, ``A placard in 
conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect on 
December 31, 2014, may continue to be used until December 31, 2016.'' 
The transitional period for this exception to use a placard that 
conforms to Sec.  172.519(c)(1) requirements effective at the end of 
2014 has passed. Therefore, PHMSA is amending Sec.  172.519(c)(1) by 
deleting the transitional exception reference and merging what is 
currently in paragraphs (c)(1) introductory text and (c)(1)(ii) 
together.

E. Part 173

Section 173.4a
    This section provides the requirements for excepted quantities of 
hazardous material. The Sec.  173.4a(g)(2)(i) transitional exception 
from the excepted quantities marking specifications states: ``A marking 
in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect on 
December 31, 2014, may continue to be used until December 31, 2016.'' 
This transitional period for exception from certain marking 
requirements has passed. Therefore, PHMSA is amending Sec.  
173.4a(g)(2) by deleting the paragraph (g)(2)(i) transitional exception 
and merging what is currently in paragraphs (g)(2) introductory text 
and (g)(2)(ii) together.
Section 173.11
    This section provides exceptions for the shipment of light bulbs 
containing hazardous materials. In Sec.  173.11(b), there is a 
punctuation error at the end of the paragraph where a semicolon is used 
instead of a period to separate the standalone provisions of paragraphs 
(b) and (c) in this section. PHMSA is revising paragraph (b) by 
replacing the semicolon with a period at the end of the paragraph to 
clearly communicate that paragraph (b) and (c) are standalone 
provisions.
Section 173.25
    This section provides the requirements for authorized packagings 
and overpacks. Section 173.25(a)(4)(i) states: ``A marking in 
conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect on 
December 31, 2014, may continue to be used until December 31, 2016.'' 
The transitional exception period to mark an overpack has passed. 
Therefore, PHMSA is amending Sec.  173.25(a)(4) by deleting this 
transitional exception reference and merging what is currently in 
paragraphs (a)(4) introductory text and (a)(4)(ii) together.
Section 173.27
    This section provides the general requirements for transportation 
by aircraft. In HM-215P, PHMSA made numerous amendments in Table 1 and 
Table 2 to paragraph (f) by clarifying the inner packaging quantity 
limits for combination packages and added inner package limits for 
certain Class 9 HMT entries consistent with the ICAO Technical 
Instructions. When these amendments were added, PHMSA inadvertently 
made a change that had not been proposed for comment to the Table 2 
maximum authorized net capacity of each inner packaging for 
transportation by cargo aircraft. Specifically, for packages containing 
a net quantity of solids not greater than 15 kg, PHMSA made a change to 
the maximum authorized net capacity for metal or plastic inner 
packagings. Prior to publication of HM-215P, the HMR authorized 2.5 kg 
consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions. As it currently reads 
in the HMR, the maximum authorized net capacity of each inner packaging 
for metal or plastic inner packagings is 1 kg--which is incorrect--
which is now a source of confusion and disharmony with international 
air transport regulations. Therefore, PHMSA is correcting this error by 
revising 1 kg back to 2.5 kg. In addition, PHMSA is removing the 
``periods'' in the third column of Table 2 for consistency with the 
first and second columns, which do not have periods associated with the 
information presented in those columns.
Section 173.62
    This section provides specific packaging requirements for 
explosives. In HM-215B,\24\ RSPA amended the HMR to maintain alignment 
with corresponding provisions of international standards. Prior to 
final rule HM-215B, ``UN0485, Substances, explosive, n.o.s., 1.4G'' was 
included in the table and assigned packing instruction E-103 in the 
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a competent authority approval. However, RSPA inadvertently omitted 
this material from the revised Explosives Table. Therefore, PHMSA is 
amending Table 1 to Paragraph (b): Explosive Table to include an entry 
for ``UN0485'' and assign it packing instruction 101, requiring 
competent authority approval, consistent with the packing instruction 
assigned prior to the inadvertent omission and with international 
standards.
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    \24\ 87 FR 24690 (May 6, 1997).
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Section 173.185
    This section provides the requirements for packing and hazard 
communication of lithium cells and batteries. The HMR includes use of 
the phrase ``assemblies of such batteries'' in Sec.  173.185(b)(5) and 
(e)(5). However, we neither define this phrase nor does it have 
substantive meaning associated with the requirements for lithium 
batteries weighing 12 kg or more. Furthermore, use of this terminology 
was recently removed from the UN Model Regulations. To avoid confusion 
as to its intended meaning and to maintain consistency with 
international standards, PHMSA is amending Sec.  173.185(b)(5) and 
(e)(5) by removing this language.
    For Sec.  173.185(c)(3), the title of (c)(3) ``Hazard 
communication,'' is no longer considered appropriate for the content of 
this paragraph. Paragraph (c)(3) covers the requirements for applying 
the lithium battery mark. Moreover, there are other hazard 
communication requirements that may apply besides those listed in Sec.  
173.185(c)(3), such as the requirements listed in Sec.  
173.185(c)(1)(iii) and (c)(1)(iv), which provide additional marking 
requirements for a lithium battery. Therefore, PHMSA is amending the 
title of Sec.  173.185(c)(3) to read ``Lithium battery mark'' for a 
simpler understanding of the subject of this paragraph.
    Section 173.185(d) provides limited exceptions from transportation 
requirements for lithium cells or batteries that are being shipped for 
disposal or recycling. However, the paragraph is not formatted to list 
each condition for exception as other similar paragraphs in the section 
and HMR. Therefore, to clarify the conditions for exception, PHMSA is 
amending Sec.  173.185(d) by revising the paragraph to list each 
condition for transportation of a lithium cell or battery being shipped 
for disposal or recycling.
Section 173.225
    This section provides packaging requirements and other provisions 
for organic peroxides. In final rule HM-215N,\25\ PHMSA amended the HMR 
to maintain consistency with international regulations and standards. 
Specifically, to maintain consistency with UN Model Regulations, PHMSA 
amended several entries and corrected formatting errors in the Organic 
Peroxide Table in paragraph (c). As part of these revisions, the entire 
table was reproduced in final rule HM-215N. However, in reproducing the 
entire table, for many entries, the ``+'' symbol was inadvertently 
removed from Column 7 in the table. Column 7 specifies the control and 
emergency temperatures to be maintained for the listed material while 
it is in transportation. Without the ``+'' by the number provided in 
the column, a reader would be unable to determine for certain the 
required control and emergency temperatures. For example, for ``UN3115, 
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate,'' without a ``+'' in front of the 
``20'' for the control temperature, one is not certain whether that is 
meant to be -20[deg]C or +20[deg]C. Therefore, PHMSA is adding the 
``+'' symbol to specific entries in the table that were inadvertently 
removed under HM-215N to ensure clear understanding of the required 
control and emergency temperatures. This amendment will enhance safety 
by ensuring the proper control temperature is listed in the HMT.
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    \25\ 82 FR 15796 (Mar. 30, 2017).
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Sections 173.244 and 173.314
    This section provides the requirements for bulk packagings for 
certain pyrophoric liquids (Division 4.2), dangerous when wet materials 
(Division 4.3), and poisonous liquids with inhalation hazards (Division 
6.1). Section 173.314 provides requirements for compressed gases in 
tank cars. In Sec.  173.31(e)(4), which provides special requirements 
for use of rail tank cars for PIH material, the HMR provides a phase-
out for the use of legacy tank cars where a tank car not meeting the 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  173.244(a)(2) or (a)(3) and 173.314(c) or 
(d) may not be used for the transportation of PIH material. In final 
rule HM-219C,\26\ PHMSA amended the HMR in response to petitions for 
rulemaking submitted by the regulated community, including a petition 
to adopt the phase-out date now found in Sec.  173.31(e)(4). PHMSA 
revised the phase-out deadline for all non-HM-246 \27\ rail tank cars 
used for the transportation of PIH materials to December 31, 2027. 
However, although PHMSA adopted the phase-out date in Sec.  
173.31(e)(4), we did not include a reference to the phase-out deadline 
in Sec. Sec.  173.244(a)(2) and 173.314(c)--Note 11 to Table 1, which 
has become a source of confusion. Therefore, to make clear the 
applicability of the phase-out date, PHMSA will make a reference to the 
phase-out date of December 31, 2027, in Sec. Sec.  173.244(a)(2) and 
173.314(c)--Note 11 to Table 1. In addition, PHMSA will make a 
reference in Note 11 to Table 1 regarding use of those tanks built 
after March 16, 2009. Finally, PHMSA is correcting grammatical and 
formatting issues in the Sec.  173.314--Notes to Table 1 to paragraph 
(c).
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    \26\ 85 FR 75680 (Nov. 25, 2020).
    \27\ 74 FR 1769 (Jan. 13, 2009).
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Section 173.301
    This section provides the general requirements for the shipment of 
compressed gases and other hazardous materials in cylinders, UN 
pressure receptacles, and spherical pressure vessels. Section 
173.301(f)(5) provides instruction on when a pressure relief device is 
not required and specifies four options. The word ``or'' following 
paragraph (f)(5)(ii) and prior to (f)(5)(iii) is misplaced and should 
follow (f)(5)(iii) instead. Otherwise, it can be misunderstood that 
paragraph (f)(5)(iv) applies in addition to one of the first three 
options, which is not the case. Therefore, PHMSA is amending Sec.  
173.301(f)(5) by moving the word ``or'' between Sec. Sec.  
173.301(f)(5)(iii) and (iv) to ensure that it is understood that each 
option in the list is a standalone alternative compliance approach. In 
addition, PHMSA is correcting a typographical error in Sec.  
173.301(f)(5)(iv) where we are replacing the second ``or'' before the 
word ``this'' with the word ``of.''
Section 173.303
    This section provides the requirements for charging cylinders with 
acetylene gas in solution. There is a typographical error in Sec.  
173.303(f)(1)(i) where the Euro sign ``[euro]'' is listed after the 
first reference to ISO 3807:2013 instead of an uppercase ``(E).'' 
Therefore, PHMSA is revising this document reference to read as the 
following: ``ISO 3807:2013(E).''
Section 173.304a
    This section provides additional requirements for the shipment of 
liquefied compressed gases in DOT specification cylinders. Table 1 to 
Paragraph (a)(2), ``Methyl acetylene-propadiene, mixtures, 
stabilized,'' has a maximum permitted filling density (percent) listed 
as ``not liquid at 130 [deg]F,'' which is in error because the filling 
density requirement describes how full the cylinder may be and not 
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contents are in a liquid or gaseous state. In addition, ``Methyl 
acetylene-propadiene, mixtures, stabilized,'' is listed differently in 
the HMT as opposed to how it is listed in Table 1. In the notice of 
proposed rulemaking for HM-220D,\28\ RSPA proposed to amend the HMR by 
revising the requirements for hazardous materials that are authorized 
to be offered for transportation in cylinders. When RSPA proposed 
changes to the table to Sec.  173.304a(a)(2), ``Methyl acetylene-
propadiene, mixtures, stabilized,'' was listed with the appropriate 
filling density instruction of ``not liquid full at 130 [deg]F.'' 
However, in final rule HM-220D,\29\ RSPA inadvertently changed the 
filling density requirement to read ``not liquid at 130 [deg]F.'' 
Moreover, in the final rule, in response to appeals, HM-220D,\30\ RSPA 
revised the filling density temperature requirements from ``54 [deg]C 
(130 [deg]F)'' to ``55 [deg]C (131 [deg]F)'' for uniformity purposes 
with other sections, but still kept the language ``Not liquid at.'' 
Therefore, PHMSA is amending the maximum permitted filling density 
instruction for ``Methyl acetylene-propadiene, mixtures, stabilized'' 
to read ``Not liquid full at 131 [deg]F.'' Furthermore, for consistency 
with the how the entry for the material reads in the HMT, PHMSA is 
revising ``Methyl acetylene-propadiene, mixtures, stabilized'' to read 
``Methyl acetylene and propadiene mixtures, stabilized.''
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    \28\ 63 FR 58460 (Oct. 30, 1998).
    \29\ 67 FR 51625 (Aug. 8, 2002).
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    Also, in Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(2), Column 3 provides the 
authorized packagings for listed hazardous material. For ``Methyl 
mercaptan,'' there is a typographical error where the letter ``D'' is 
missing from the current entry ``OT-4B240.'' PHMSA is correcting this 
error by adding the missing letter so that the cylinder specification 
reads correctly as ``DOT-4B240.'' Finally, PHMSA is correcting 
grammatical errors in the notes to Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(2). For 
example, in Note 2, we are adding a period to the abbreviation for 
pound (lb.).
Section 173.313
    This section provides the UN portable tank table for liquefied 
compressed gases and chemicals under pressure. In final rule HM-
215G,\31\ RSPA amended the HMR to maintain alignment with international 
standards. Specifically, the rule relocated the design and use 
requirements for portable tanks in liquefied compressed gases and 
chemical under pressure service--previously found in Sec.  
172.102(c)(7) Special Provisions--to Sec.  173.313 ``UN Portable Tank 
Table for Liquefied Compressed Gases and Chemical Under Pressure.'' In 
its explanation of those changes, PHMSA stated, ``The table provides 
the maximum allowable working pressures, bottom opening requirements, 
and degree of filling requirements for liquefied compressed gases 
permitted for transport in portable tanks.'' This language is confusing 
because the table includes a ``minimum design pressure (in bar)'' 
requirement -- a minimum design value distinguishable from the maximum 
allowable working pressure (MAWP) value. The minimum design pressure 
relates to the pressure the portable tank should be exposed to under 
normal conditions based on factors like material of construction and 
thickness of the material. The MAWP is the maximum pressure at which 
the portable tank would be allowed to function at a specific 
temperature and considers the design pressure. Therefore, PHMSA is 
amending Sec.  173.313 introductory language by adding the term 
``minimum design pressure'' in the header of the third column of the 
table.
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Section 173.315
    This section provides the requirements for compressed gases in 
cargo tanks and portable tanks. In final rule HM-245,\32\ PHMSA adopted 
the provisions of DOT-SP 13341 into the HMR, which allowed storage 
containers (of 500 gallons or less water capacity) intended to be 
permanently installed on a consumer's premises to be transported 
charged with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in quantities greater than 
five percent of the container's water capacity. Furthermore, the 
special permit authorized one-way transportation only from the 
consumer's location to the container owner's nearest LPG facility. In 
HM-245, PHMSA revised paragraph (j) to allow these designated storage 
containers under specific conditions. However, PHMSA mistakenly created 
Sec.  173.315(j)(3) which states: ``Storage containers of less than 
1,042 pounds water capacity (125 gallons) may be shipped when charged 
with liquefied petroleum gas in compliance with DOT filling density.'' 
This specific language should have been one of the conditions under 
Sec.  173.315(j)(1), and not a standalone provision as (j)(3). 
Therefore, PHMSA is amending Sec.  173.315(j) by redesignating 
paragraph (j)(3) as paragraph (j)(1)(iv) and removing and reserving 
Sec.  173.315(j)(3).
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F. Part 174

Section 174.5
    This section provides the requirements for a rail carrier's 
materials and supplies. In the second sentence, it states: ``The 
requirements of this subchapter do not apply to railway torpedoes or 
fusees when carried in engines or rail cars.'' The use of the term 
``fusees'' is an industry term used to describe railroad safety flares. 
For simplicity and understanding of what a fusee is, PHMSA is revising 
the second sentence, to read as follows, ``The requirements of this 
subchapter do not apply to railway torpedoes or railroad safety flares 
(i.e., fusees) when carried in engines or rail cars.''
Section 174.55
    This section provides general handling and loading requirements by 
rail. In Sec.  174.55(a)--specifically, regarding the last sentence 
providing examples of blocking and bracing in freight containers and 
transport vehicles--PHMSA had intended to amend this section in final 
rule HM-218F \33\ by removing reference to the Bureau of Explosives 
(BOE) Pamphlet Nos. 6 and 6C and to replace them with ``the Intermodal 
Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers'' as is 
listed in Table 1 to Sec.  171.7--Materials Not Incorporated by 
Reference. However, only the reference to BOE Pamphlet No. 6C was 
removed and the reference to BOE Pamphlet No. 6 remains. Furthermore, 
Sec.  171.19 states ``Effective December 31, 1998, approvals or 
authorizations issued by the Bureau of Explosives (BOE), other than 
those issued under part 179 of this subchapter, are no longer valid.'' 
Any reference to BOE Pamphlet Nos. 6 and 6C should have been removed 
from Sec.  174.55(a). For consistency and to avoid confusion, PHMSA is 
removing the reference to BOE Pamphlet No. 6 in paragraph (a) as well 
as the ``IBR'' reference because the intermodal loading guide is not a 
material incorporated by reference. The last sentence of the paragraph 
is revised to read the following: ``For examples of blocking and 
bracing in freight containers and transport vehicles, see the 
Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers 
(see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter).''
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Section 174.67
    This section provides the requirements for transloading operations 
by rail. The second sentence of Sec.  174.67(a)(3) states in reference 
to securing access to railroad track: ``This requirement may be 
satisfied by lining each switch providing access to the unloading area 
against shifting and securing each switch with an effective locking 
device, or by using derails, portable bumper blocks, or other equipment 
that provides an equivalent level of safety.'' Use of the term 
``shifting'' (as it applies to packages shifting in a freight 
container) in the context of securing access to the track has been a 
source of confusion among stakeholders. In final rule HM-260A,\34\ 
PHMSA amended the HMR by clarifying the use of the term ``movement'' 
which, by definition in Sec.  171.8, means the physical transfer of a 
hazardous material from one geographical location to another by rail, 
car, aircraft, motor vehicle, or vessel. Moreover, PHMSA explained that 
the term ``movement'' was not used appropriately regarding train 
securement and the safe handling or stowage of packages. PHMSA revised 
each instance of ``movement'' to either ``shifting'' or ``motion'' (as 
it applies to motion of rail cars on a track) where appropriate. 
However, when making changes to Sec.  174.67(a)(3) in HM-260A, PHMSA 
inadvertently replaced the term ``movement'' with ``shifting'' instead 
of replacing the term ``movement'' with ``motion'' as explained in the 
discussion section ``Clarifying the Use of the Term ``Movement'' Within 
the HMR.'' Therefore, PHMSA is correcting this error by replacing the 
term ``shifting'' with the term ``motion'' to accurately represent the 
securement of the train on a rail track.
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Section 174.101
    This section provides the requirements for loading Class 1 
(explosive) materials by rail. Section 174.101(h) provides instruction 
that for recommended methods of blocking and bracing, to see Bureau of 
Explosives Pamphlets No. 6 and 6A. PHMSA no longer recognizes these BOE 
pamphlets as sources for blocking and bracing methods for rail 
transportation, but instead references ``The Intermodal Loading Guide 
for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers'' listed in Table 1 to 
Sec.  171.7--Materials Not Incorporated by Reference. Therefore, to 
ensure appropriate reference to blocking and bracing methods for safe 
rail transport, PHMSA is amending this section by removing the 
reference to BOE Pamphlet Nos. 6 and 6A in paragraph (h) and revising 
the third sentence to read as follows: ``For recommended methods of 
blocking and bracing, see the Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in 
Closed Trailers and Containers (see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this 
subchapter).''
Section 174.112
    This section provides the requirements for loading Division 1.3 and 
Division 1.2 explosive materials by rail. In Sec.  174.112(b), the last 
sentence of the paragraph states: ``For recommended methods of blocking 
and bracing see Bureau of Explosives Pamphlet No. 6.'' This reference 
is incorrect as PHMSA no longer recognizes this pamphlet. Rather, the 
recommended methods for blocking and bracing when transported by rail 
are in ``The Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers 
and Containers,'' which is listed in Table 1 to Sec.  171.7--Materials 
Not Incorporated by Reference. Therefore, PHMSA is amending paragraph 
(b) by removing the reference to BOE Pamphlet No. 6 and revising the 
last sentence to the following: ``For recommended methods of blocking 
and bracing see the Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed 
Trailers and Containers (see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this 
subchapter).'' This amendment will ensure safe rail transport through 
recognized and recommended blocking and bracing methods.
Section 174.115
    This section provides the requirements for loading Division 1.4 
(explosive) material by rail. In Sec.  174.115(a), the last sentence of 
the paragraph states: ``For methods of recommended loading and bracing 
see Bureau of Explosives Pamphlet No. 6.'' This reference is incorrect 
as PHMSA no longer recognizes this pamphlet. The methods for loading 
and bracing when transported by rail are located in ``The Intermodal 
Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers,'' which 
is listed in Table 1 to Sec.  171.7--Materials Not Incorporated by 
Reference. Therefore, PHMSA is removing the reference to BOE Pamphlet 
No. 6 in paragraph (a) and revising the last sentence of the paragraph 
to the following: ``For methods of recommended loading and bracing see 
the Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and 
Containers (see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter).'' This 
amendment will ensure safe rail transport through use of recognized and 
recommended methods of blocking and bracing.
Section 174.290
    This section provides the requirements for the rail transportation 
of materials extremely poisonous by inhalation shipped by, for, or to 
the Department of Defense. Section 174.290(h), references Sketch 1 in 
BOE Pamphlet No. 6. However, BOE Pamphlet No. 6 is no longer recognized 
by PHMSA as a valid source ``not incorporated by reference'' in Sec.  
171.7. Therefore, PHMSA is deleting reference to Sketch 1 to avoid 
confusion that BOE Pamphlet 6 is a source for proper methods of loading 
and bracing in paragraph (h).
    Also, Sec.  174.290(i), references Sketch 1 in BOE Pamphlet No. 6A. 
However, BOE Pamphlet No. 6A is also no longer recognized by PHMSA. 
Therefore, PHMSA is deleting the reference to Sketch 1 to avoid 
confusion that BOE Pamphlet 6A is a resource for proper methods of 
protecting doorways in paragraph (i).

G. Part 175

Section 175.1
    This section provides the purpose, scope, and applicability of the 
HMR for the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce aboard an 
aircraft. There is a grammatical error in the section title in that a 
comma is missing after the word ``scope.'' Additionally, in the first 
sentence of paragraph (a), the word ``the'' is missing before the word 
``requirements'' and the word ``an'' is missing before the word 
``aircraft.'' Therefore, for improved readability and grammar, PHMSA is 
revising the title to Sec.  175.1 and revising paragraph (a) to correct 
these errors. Additionally, there is an error in the second sentence of 
paragraph (b) where the first use of the term ``subchapter'' is 
incorrect in referencing applicability to persons performing functions 
subject to the subchapter. The term ``part'' should be used instead as 
in ``this part (i.e., part 175--Carriage by Aircraft) applies to any 
person who performs, attempts to perform, or is required to perform any 
function subject to this subchapter.'' Therefore, in the second 
sentence of paragraph (b), PHMSA is replacing the first use of 
``subchapter'' with ``part.''
Section 175.9
    This section provides the requirements for special aircraft 
operations. There is a typographical error in the first sentence of 
paragraph (a). It states: ``This subchapter applies to rotorcraft 
external load operations transporting hazardous material on board, 
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``subchapter'' is incorrect and instead, it should state ``section.'' 
PHMSA is replacing the term ``subchapter'' with the term ``section'' as 
appropriate.
    Furthermore, paragraph (b) provides exceptions from HMR oversight. 
In final rule HM-218H,\35\ PHMSA amended the HMR to make miscellaneous 
amendments to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. One 
of the amendments made in Sec.  175.9 was the removal of paragraph 
(b)(4), which excepted hazardous materials carried and used during 
dedicated air ambulance, firefighting, or search and rescue operations 
from being subject to the HMR when in compliance with applicable 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) and any additional FAA 
requirements. At that time, PHMSA inserted paragraph (d) into Sec.  
175.1 with language to clarify that these types of air operations would 
otherwise be subject to the requirements in the HMR. However, the above 
revision left in place made an additional reference to an exception for 
firefighting and prevention, among other activities, in Sec.  
175.9(b)(6). The inclusion of firefighting and prevention in this 
exception is redundant because this aircraft operation activity is 
already covered under Sec.  175.1(d) as not being subject to the HMR. 
Therefore, PHMSA is revising paragraph (b)(6) by removing reference to 
firefighting and prevention.
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H. Part 177

Section 177.817
    This section provides the requirements for shipping papers for 
hazardous materials transported by highway. Section 177.817(d) states: 
``This subpart does not apply to a material that is excepted from 
shipping paper requirements as specified in Sec.  172.200 of this 
subchapter.'' The use of the term ``subpart'' is not the most 
appropriate reference, as this would imply a hazardous material, which 
is excepted from shipping papers, would not be subject to all of 
subpart A of part 177. The appropriate term is ``section'' because the 
section prescribes the requirements for shipping papers for highway 
transportation; therefore, PHMSA is revising Sec.  177.817(d) to read 
as follows: ``This section does not apply to a material that is 
excepted from shipping paper requirements as specified in Sec.  172.200 
of this subchapter.'' This amendment will ensure proper shipping papers 
and hazard information available for only the limited exception 
outlined in the section, which will support safe transportation of such 
hazardous materials.
Section 177.842
    This section provides the requirements for Class 7 (radioactive) 
material transported by highway. Section 177.842(b)(2) provides 
instruction for the placement of certain radioactive material packages 
in a transport vehicle, storage location or in any other place 
according to the table found in paragraph (b)(2). Paragraph (b)(2) 
provides further instruction on how to handle and stow groups of 
packages when more than one is present in a storage location.'' 
However, the term ``stowed'' as used in paragraph (b)(2) is typically 
associated with vessel transport and not highway transport. The term 
``stowage'' is defined in Sec.  171.8 and means placing hazardous 
materials aboard a vessel and therefore, may be a source of confusion 
in this paragraph. PHMSA believes ``stored'' is the more appropriate 
term to use in the context of groups of packages present in one storage 
location. Therefore, PHMSA is revising the second sentence of Sec.  
177.842(b)(2) to the following: ``Each group of packages must be 
handled and stored together no closer than 6 m (20 feet) (measured edge 
to edge) to any other group. The following table is to be used in 
accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section:'' This 
amendment will alleviate any confusion on the method of transportation 
referenced and ensure safe transport of such radioactive material.
Section 177.848
    This section provides the requirements for segregation of hazardous 
materials transported by highway. Specifically, Sec.  177.848(e)(6) 
provides instruction for segregation of packages that display a 
subsidiary hazard label and uses the term ``stowed'' in the context of 
hazardous materials of the same class. However, the term ``stowed'' is 
typically associate with vessel transportation. Section 171.8 defines 
the term ``stowage'' as placing hazardous materials aboard a vessel. 
Furthermore, throughout every paragraph within Sec.  177.848, the 
language ``loaded, transported, or stored together'' is used. 
Therefore, consistent with this language, PHMSA believes use of the 
term ``stored'' in Sec.  177.848(e)(6) is more appropriate than 
``stowed'' and is revising the second sentence of Sec.  177.848(e)(6) 
accordingly. This amendment will alleviate any confusion regarding the 
method of transport applicable to this section.

I. Part 178

Section 178.50
    This section provides the requirements for specification 4B welded 
or brazed steel cylinders. In final rule HM-220B,\36\ RSPA amended the 
HMR by restructuring the cylinder specification requirements. The goal 
of the restructuring was to eliminate unnecessary pages within the HMR 
without substantially changing the regulatory requirements or affecting 
safety. Furthermore, the restructuring focused on these specific goals: 
(1) consolidating similar sections, (2) reformatting subpart C of part 
178, and (3) revising section references throughout the HMR to 
correspond to revised sections. However, when RSPA restructured part 
178, the language in Sec.  178.50(a) was inadvertently changed and in 
doing so, gave the appearance that all specification 4B cylinders must 
have a longitudinal seam whereas the language in Sec.  178.50(a) prior 
to HM-220B provided for specifications when cylinders have longitudinal 
seams. In addition, PHMSA issued a letter of interpretation \37\ 
explaining this error and that PHMSA would correct the error in a 
future rulemaking. Therefore, PHMSA is revising the language from Sec.  
178.50(a) to be consistent with manufacturing of these cylinders where 
not all are made with longitudinal seams.
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Section 178.337-1
    This section provides the general requirements for specification MC 
331 cargo tank motor vehicles. There is a typographical error in Sec.  
178.337-1(f) in the last sentence of the paragraph. It states: ``The 
post weld heat treatment must be as prescribed in Section VIII of the 
ASME Code, but in no event at less than 1,050 Sec.  F cargo tank metal 
temperature.'' The section symbol ``Sec.  '' should instead read as the 
degree sign ``[deg].'' Therefore, PHMSA is revising this last sentence 
of paragraph (f) to include the temperature with the degree sign--1,050 
[deg]F.
Section 178.338-10
    This section provides the accident damage protection requirements 
for specification MC-338 cargo tank motor vehicles. There is a 
typographical error in Sec.  178.338-10(c)(2) where it states: 
``Conform to the requirements of Sec.  178.345-8(b).'' This is 
incorrect as Sec.  178.345-8(b) is related to outlets for specification 
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not accident damage protection for specification MC-338 cargo tank 
motor vehicles. To clarify the correct citation, PHMSA is removing the 
reference to paragraph (b) and changing it to paragraph (d).
Section 178.601
    This section provides the general requirements for specification 
packagings. The last sentence of Sec.  178.601(g)(2)(vi) states, ``For 
packagings containing liquids, the absorbent material required in 
paragraph (g)(2)(v) of this section must be placed inside the means of 
containing liquid contents.'' The word ``as'' is missing before the 
second use of the word ``the'' that would give clearer context of the 
requirement that absorbent material required for packagings containing 
liquids must be placed inside as the means of containing the liquid 
contents rather than placing it inside the means of containing the 
liquid. Therefore, PHMSA is adding ``as'' to the sentence to read, 
``For packagings containing liquids, the absorbent material required in 
paragraph (g)(2)(v) of this section must be placed inside as the means 
of containing liquid contents.''

J. Part 180

Section 180.507
    This section provides the requirements for the qualification of 
tank cars. With regard to Sec.  180.507(b), the title of paragraph (b), 
``Tank car specifications no longer authorized for construction'' is 
misleading and a source of confusion as the title would imply that all 
specifications that follow in the paragraph are no longer authorized 
for construction, which is not the case. Rather, what follows is a 
table of tank car specifications that are no longer authorized for 
construction but allowed to remain in hazardous materials service if 
the tank cars adhere to the requirements of the HMR. Therefore, PHMSA 
is amending Sec.  180.507(b)(1) to clarify that the tank specifications 
are no longer authorized, but tank cars built to the specifications may 
remain in hazardous materials service as long the requirements of the 
HMR are met. Additionally, PHMSA is amending the table in Sec.  
180.507(b)(1) to remove the very old ICC-105, 105A300, 105A400, 
105A500, 105A600, ICC-27, BE-27, 106A500, and 106A800 specifications. 
These outmoded tanks were last authorized for construction over 50 
years ago and are no longer in use in North America. Therefore, for 
clarity, we are removing these specifications from the table, as they 
would no longer be authorized for service. Similarly, we are removing 
Note 2, as no DOT-107A seamless steel tanks constructed between January 
1, 1941, and December 31, 1955, are in service today.
Section 180.605
    This section provides the requirements for periodic testing, 
inspection, and repair of portable tanks. Section 180.605(b)(5) 
provides one of five specified conditions that would require testing 
and inspection of a portable tank and states, ``The portable tank is in 
an unsafe operating condition based on the existence of probable 
cause.'' The terminology ``probable cause'' is typically reserved for 
criminal law and is inappropriate within the scope of conditions 
necessitating testing and inspection of a portable tank. Rather, the 
focus should be on the determination of unsafe operating conditions. 
Therefore, PHMSA is amending Sec.  180.605(b)(5) by revising this 
paragraph to read, ``The portable tank is in an unsafe operating 
condition.''

V. Regulatory Analyses and Notices

A. Statutory/Legal Authority for This Rulemaking

    This final rule is published under the authority of the Federal 
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA; 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127). 
Section 5103(b) of the HMTA authorizes the Secretary of Transportation 
to ``prescribe regulations for the safe transportation, including 
security, of hazardous materials in intrastate, interstate, and foreign 
commerce.'' The Secretary has delegated the authority granted in the 
HMTA to the PHMSA Administrator at 49 CFR 1.97(b).
    PHMSA finds it has good cause to make these changes without notice 
and comment pursuant to Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure 
Act (APA, 5 U.S.C., 551, et seq.). Section 553(b)(B) of the APA 
provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that notice and 
public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the 
public interest, the agency may issue a rule without providing notice 
and an opportunity for public comment. As explained above, the 
editorial and ministerial amendments to these regulations make no 
substantive changes to the regulations, but merely facilitate further 
compliance with the existing regulations by correcting information 
(e.g., mailing addresses) and otherwise providing increased clarity for 
certain provisions.

B. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures

    Executive Order 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') \38\ 
requires agencies to regulate in the ``most cost-effective manner,'' to 
make a ``reasoned determination that the benefits of the intended 
regulation justify its costs,'' and to develop regulations that 
``impose the least burden on society.'' Similarly, DOT regulations 
require that regulations issued by PHMSA and other DOT Operating 
Administrations ``should be designed to minimize burdens and reduce 
barriers to market entry whenever possible, consistent with the 
effective promotion of safety'' and should generally ``not be issued 
unless their benefits are expected to exceed their costs.'' This final 
rule does not impose new burdens as the amendments contained in this 
final rule are non-substantive changes that do not impose new 
requirements for hazardous materials shippers or carriers. Therefore, 
it is not necessary to prepare a regulatory impact analysis.
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    This final rule is not a significant regulatory action under 
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and, therefore, was not reviewed 
by the Office of Management and Budget. Nor is this final rule 
considered a significant rulemaking under the DOT rulemaking procedures 
at 49 CFR part 5.

C. Executive Order 13132

    This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles 
and criteria in Executive Order 13132 (``Federalism'') \39\ and its 
implementing Presidential Memorandum (``Preemption'').\40\ Executive 
Order 13132 requires agencies to assure meaningful and timely input by 
state and local officials in the development of regulatory policies 
that may have ``substantial direct effects on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government.''
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    The HMR amendments in this final rule are non-substantive changes 
that do not impose any new requirements and will not have substantial 
direct effects on the states, the relationship between the national 
government and the states, or the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Nor do the HMR 
amendments in this final rule impose direct compliance costs on state 
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consultation and funding requirements of Executive Order 13132 do not 
apply.

D. Executive Order 13175

    PHMSA analyzed this final rule in accordance with the principles 
and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175 (``Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'') \41\ and DOT Order 
5301.1, ``Department of Transportation Policies, Programs, and 
Procedures Affecting American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Tribes.''
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    Executive Order 13175 and DOT Order 5301.1 require DOT Operating 
Administrations to assure meaningful and timely input from Indian 
Tribal government representatives in the development of rules that 
significantly or uniquely affect tribal communities by imposing 
``substantial direct compliance costs'' or ``substantial direct 
effects'' on such communities or the relationship and distribution of 
power between the Federal Government and Native American Tribes.
    PHMSA assessed the impact of this final rule and determined that it 
does not significantly or uniquely affect tribal communities or Native 
American Tribal governments. The changes to the HMR as written in this 
final rule are facially neutral and have broad, national scope; PHMSA 
therefore expects this final rule not to affect tribal communities 
significantly or uniquely, much less impose substantial compliance 
costs on Native American Tribal governments or mandate tribal action. 
Because PHMSA expects this final rule will not adversely affect the 
safe transportation of hazardous materials generally, PHMSA does not 
expect it will entail disproportionately high adverse risks for tribal 
communities. For these reasons, PHMSA finds the funding and 
consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175 and DOT Order 5301.1 
do not apply.

E. Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 13272

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
agencies to review regulations to assess their impact on small entities 
unless the agency head certifies that a rulemaking will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, 
including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are 
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, 
and governmental jurisdictions with populations under 50,000. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act directs agencies to establish exceptions and 
differing compliance standards for small businesses, where possible to 
do so and still meet the objectives of applicable regulatory statutes. 
Executive Order 13272 (``Proper Consideration of Small Entities in 
Agency Rulemaking'') \42\ requires agencies to establish procedures and 
policies to promote compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act and 
to ``thoroughly review draft rules to assess and take appropriate 
account of the potential impact'' of the rules on small businesses, 
governmental jurisdictions, and small organizations. The DOT posts its 
implementing guidance on a dedicated web page.\43\
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    This final rule has been developed in accordance with Executive 
Order 13272 and with DOT's procedures and policies to promote 
compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act to ensure that potential 
impacts of draft rules on small entities are properly considered. There 
are no costs to small entities associated with this final rule. This 
final rule makes non-substantive changes that do not impose new 
requirements; thus, there are no direct or indirect adverse economic 
impacts for small units of government, businesses, or other 
organizations. Consequently, PHMSA certifies that this final rule does 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA; 2 U.S.C. 1501 et 
seq.) requires agencies to assess the effects of Federal regulatory 
actions on state, local, and tribal governments, and the private 
sector. For any NPRM or final rule that includes a federal mandate that 
may result in the expenditure by state, local, and tribal governments, 
or by the private sector of $100 million or more in 1996 dollars in any 
given year, the agency must prepare, amongst other things, a written 
statement that qualitatively and quantitatively assesses the costs and 
benefits of the Federal mandate.
    This final rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the UMRA. 
It does not result in costs of $100 million or more in 1996 dollars to 
either state, local, or tribal governments, or to the private sector in 
any one year and is the least burdensome alternative that achieves the 
objective of the rule.

G. Paperwork Reduction Act

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), 
no person is required to respond to any information collection unless 
it has been approved by OMB and displays a valid OMB control number. 
Section 1320.8(d) of 5 CFR requires that PHMSA provide interested 
members of the public and affected agencies an opportunity to comment 
on information and recordkeeping requests. There are no new or modified 
information collection requirements in this final rule.

H. Environmental Assessment

    The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and implementing regulations by the Council 
on Environmental Quality (40 CFR part 1500) requires federal agencies 
to consider the consequences of federal actions and prepare a detailed 
statement on actions that significantly affect the quality of the human 
environment. DOT Order 5610.1C, ``Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts,'' establishes departmental procedures for 
evaluating environmental impacts under NEPA and its implementing 
regulations. The purpose of this final rule is to introduce non-
substantive changes that do not impose new requirements. The intended 
effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy and reduce 
misunderstandings of the regulations. Therefore, PHMSA has determined 
that implementing this final rule will not significantly impact the 
quality of the human environment.

I. Environmental Justice

    Executive Orders 12898 (``Federal Actions to Address Environmental 
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations''),\44\ 
13985 (``Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved 
Communities Through the Federal Government''),\45\ 13990 (``Protecting 
Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the 
Climate Crisis''),\46\ 14008 (``Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and 
Abroad''),\47\ and DOT Order 5610.2C (``Department of Transportation 
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and 
Low-Income Populations'') require DOT agencies to achieve environmental 
justice as part of their mission by identifying and addressing, as 
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and adverse human health or environmental effects, including 
interrelated social and economic effects of their programs, policies, 
and activities on minority populations, low-income populations, and 
other underserved and disadvantaged communities.
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    \45\ 86 FR 7009 (Jan. 20, 2021).
    \46\ 86 FR 7037 (Jan. 20, 2021).
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    PHMSA has evaluated this final rule under the above Executive 
Orders and DOT Order 5610.2C and does not expect the final rule to 
cause disproportionately high and adverse human health and 
environmental effects on minority, low-income, underserved, and other 
disadvantaged populations and communities. The rulemaking is facially 
neutral and national in scope; it is neither directed toward a 
particular population, region, or community, nor is it expected to 
impact any particular population, region, or community adversely. 
Because PHMSA does not expect this final rulemaking to adversely affect 
the safe transportation of hazardous materials generally, and because 
the amendments in this final rule are non-substantive changes, PHMSA 
does not expect the proposed revisions would entail disproportionately 
high adverse risks for minority populations, low-income populations, or 
other underserved and other disadvantaged communities.

J. Executive Order 13609 and International Trade Analysis

    Under Executive Order 13609 (``Promoting International Regulatory 
Cooperation''),\48\ agencies must consider whether the impacts 
associated with significant variations between domestic and 
international regulatory approaches are unnecessary or may impair the 
ability of American business to export and compete internationally. In 
meeting shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security, 
environmental, and other issues, international regulatory cooperation 
can identify approaches that are at least as protective as those that 
are or would be adopted in the absence of such cooperation. 
International regulatory cooperation can also reduce, eliminate, or 
prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements.
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    Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as 
amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465) (as 
amended, the Trade Agreements Act), prohibits federal agencies from 
establishing any standards or engaging in related activities that 
create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United 
States. Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act, the establishment of 
standards is not considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign 
commerce of the United States, so long as the standards have a 
legitimate domestic objective, such as providing for safety, and do not 
operate to exclude imports that meet this objective. The statute also 
requires consideration of international standards and, where 
appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards.
    PHMSA participates in establishing international standards to 
protect the safety of the American public. PHMSA has assessed the 
effects of the final rule to ensure that it does not cause unnecessary 
obstacles to foreign trade. The amendments contained in this rule are 
non-substantive changes and do not impose new requirements. Further, 
insofar as many of the amendments introduced by the final rule improve 
the clarity of the HMR for regulated entities or better align the HMR 
with international (e.g., IAEA) standards, the final rule could reduce 
barriers to international trade. Therefore, this final rule does not 
present an obstacle to international trade, and accordingly, this final 
rule is consistent with Executive Order 13609 and PHMSA's obligations 
under the Trade Agreements Act.

List of Subjects

49 CFR Part 107

    Hazardous Materials Program Procedures

49 CFR Part 110

    Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants

49 CFR Part 171

    General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

49 CFR Part 172

    Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials 
Communications, Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, 
and Security Plans

49 CFR Part 173

    Shippers--General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

49 CFR Part 174

    Carriage by Rail

49 CFR Part 175

    Carriage by Aircraft

49 CFR Part 176

    Carriage by Vessel

49 CFR Part 177

    Carriage by Public Highway

49 CFR Part 178

    Specifications for Packagings

49 CFR Part 180

    Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings.

    In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR chapter I is amended as 
follows:

PART 107--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES

0
1. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; Pub. L. 101-410 Section 
4; Pub. L. 104-121 Sections 212-213; Pub. L. 104-134 Section 31001; 
Pub. L. 114-74 Section 4 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 49 CFR 1.81 and 
1.97; 33 U.S.C. 1321.

0
2. In Sec.  107.109, revise paragraph (a)(4) to read as follows:

Sec.  107.109  Application for renewal.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (4) The application must include either a certification by the 
applicant that the original application, as it may have been updated by 
any application for renewal, remains accurate (e.g., all section 
references, shipping descriptions, email address, etc.) and complete; 
or include an amendment to the previously submitted application as is 
necessary to update and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the 
application, with certification by the applicant that the application 
as amended is accurate and complete.
* * * * *

0
3. In Appendix A to subpart D of part 107, in section II, under the 
heading ``Offeror Requirements--All hazardous materials'':
0
a. Remove the entry A.1.d., ``Consumer Commodity, ORM-D'';
0
b. Revise the entry ``A.2'' violation description; and
0
c. Revise the entry ``G.1'' violation description.
    The revisions read as follows:

Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 107--Guidelines for Civil Penalties

* * * * *

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         Violation description                 Section or cite                   Baseline assessment
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  Offeror Requirements--All hazardous materials
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
A. * * *
    2. Offering for transportation a
     hazardous material that is
     misclassified on the shipping
     paper, markings, labels, and
     placards:.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
G. * * *
    1. Failure to comply with package    173.4, 173.4a, 173.4b,      $1,000 to $5,000.
     testing requirements for small       173.6, 173.156, 173.306.
     quantities, excepted quantities,
     de minimis, materials of trade,
     and limited quantities.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

0
4. In Sec.  107.502, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  107.502  General registration requirements.

* * * * *
    (d) Registration statements must be in English, contain all the 
information required by this subpart, and be submitted to: FMCSA 
Hazardous Materials Division--MC-SEH, West Building, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
* * * * *

PART 110--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PUBLIC SECTOR TRAINING AND PLANNING 
GRANTS

0
5. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.97.

0
6. Revise Sec.  110.7 to read as follows:

Sec.  110.7  Control number under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

    The Office of Management and Budget control number assigned for the 
collection of information in Sec.  110.30 is 2137-0586.

PART 171--GENERAL INFORMATION, REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS

0
7. The authority citation for part 171 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; Pub. L. 101-410 section 
4; Pub. L. 104-134, section 31001; Pub. L. 114-74 section 4 (28 
U.S.C. 2461 note); 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

0
8. In Sec.  171.6, revise paragraph (b)(2) introductory text and add an 
entry for ``2137-0628'' in numerical order to the table to read as 
follows:

Sec.  171.6  Control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) Table 1 to paragraph (b)(2):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Title 49 CFR part or
                                                       section where
Current OMB control No.           Title               identified and
                                                         described
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                              * * * * * * *
2137-0628..............  Flammable Hazardous      Sec.  Sec.   130.120,
                          Materials by Rail        171.16, 173.41,
                          Transportation.          173.145, 173.150,
                                                   174.310, 174.312.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

0
9. In Sec.  171.7, revise paragraphs (b)(1), (n) introductory text, and 
(w)(22) to read as follows:

Sec.  171.7  Reference material.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) ATA Specification No. 300 Packaging of Airline Supplies, 
Revision 19, July 31, 1996, into Sec. Sec.  172.102, 173.168, 173.302, 
and 173.304.
* * * * *
    (n) Compressed Gas Association (CGA), 8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 
220, McLean, VA 22102.
* * * * *
    (w) * * *
    (22) ISO 4706:2008(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable welded steel 
cylinders--Test pressure 60 bar and below, First Edition, 2008-04-15, 
Corrected Version, 2008-07-01, into Sec.  178.71.
* * * * *

0
10. In Sec.  171.8:
0
a. Revise the definition of ``Agricultural product''; and<
0
b. Remove the first definition of ``Oxidizing gas''.
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  171.8  Definitions and abbreviations.

* * * * *
    Agricultural product means a hazardous material, other than a 
hazardous waste, whose end use directly supports the production of an 
agricultural commodity including, but not limited to a fertilizer, 
pesticide, soil amendment or fuel. An agricultural product is limited 
to a material in Class 3, 8 or 9, Division 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, or 6.1.
* * * * *

0
11. In Sec.  171.12, revise paragraph (b)(4) to read as follows:

Sec.  171.12  North American Shipments.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (4) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(5) of this section, the 
package must be labeled or placarded POISON GAS or POISON INHALATION 
HAZARD, as appropriate, in accordance with subparts E and F to part 172 
of this subchapter.
* * * * *

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0
12. In Sec.  171.15, revise paragraph (a) introductory text to read as 
follows:

Sec.  171.15  Immediate notice of certain hazardous materials 
incidents.

    (a) General. As soon as practical but no later than 12 hours after 
the occurrence of any incident described in paragraph (b) of this 
section, each person in physical possession of the hazardous material 
must provide notice by telephone to the National Response Center (NRC) 
on 800-424-8802 (toll free) or 202-267-2675 (toll call). Each notice 
must include the following information:
* * * * *

PART 172--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGERNCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, TRAINING 
REQUIREMENTS, AND SECURITY PLANS

0
13. The authority citation for part 172 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 
1.97.

0
14. In Sec.  172.101:
0
a. Revise paragraphs (f) and (i)(3); and
0
b. Amend the Hazardous Materials Table by removing the entries under 
``[REMOVE],'' revising the entries under ``[REVISE]'', and adding in 
the appropriate alphabetical order the entries under ``[ADD].''
    The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec.  172.101  Purpose and use of hazardous materials table.

* * * * *
    (f) Column 5: Packing group. Column 5 specifies one or more packing 
groups assigned to a material corresponding to the proper shipping name 
and hazard class for that material. Class 2, Class 7, and Division 6.2 
do not have packing groups. Articles in classes other than Class 1 are 
not assigned to packing groups. For packing purposes, any requirement 
for a specific packaging performance level is set out in the applicable 
packing authorizations of part 173. Packing Groups I, II, and III 
indicate the degree of danger presented by the material is great, 
medium, or minor, respectively. If more than one packing group is 
indicated for an entry, the packing group for the hazardous material is 
determined using the criteria for assignment of packing groups 
specified in subpart D of part 173. When a reevaluation of test data or 
new data indicates a need to modify the specified packing group(s), the 
data should be submitted to the Associate Administrator. Each reference 
in this column to a material that is a hazardous waste or a hazardous 
substance, and whose proper shipping name preceded in Column 1 of the 
Table by the letter ``A'' or ``W,'' is modified to read ``III'' on 
those occasions when the material is offered for transportation or 
transported by a mode in which its transportation is not otherwise 
subject to requirements of this subchapter.
* * * * *
    (i) * * *
    (3) Bulk packaging. Column (8C) specifies the section in part 173 
of this subchapter that prescribes packaging requirements for bulk 
packagings, subject to the limitations, requirements, and additional 
authorizations of Columns (7) and (8B). A ``None'' in Column (8C) means 
bulk packagings are not authorized, except as may be provided by 
special provisions in Column (7) and in packaging authorizations Column 
(8B). Additional authorizations and limitations for use of UN portable 
tanks are set forth in Column 7. For each reference in this column to a 
material that is a hazardous waste or a hazardous substance, and whose 
proper shipping name is preceded in Column 1 of the Table by the letter 
``A'' or ``W'' and that is offered for transportation or transported by 
a mode in which its transportation is not otherwise subject to the 
requirements of this subchapter:
    (i) The column reference is Sec.  173.240 or Sec.  173.241, as 
appropriate.
    (ii) For a solid material, the exception provided in special 
provision B54 is applicable.
    (iii) For a Class 9 material, which meets the definition of an 
elevated temperature material, the column reference is Sec.  173.247.
* * * * *

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                                                                            Sec.   172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        (8)                                     (9)                                (10)
             Hazardous                                                                   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             materials       Hazard                                         Special         Packaging  (Sec.   173.***)   Quantity limitations  (see Sec.  Sec.   173.27      Vessel stowage
Symbols   descriptions and  class or  Identification    PG     Label   provisions  (Sec. --------------------------------                   and 175.75)                  -----------------------
          proper shipping   division      numbers              codes         172.102)                                    ------------------------------------------------
               names                                                                        Exceptions       Non-bulk                        Passenger    Cargo aircraft   Location     Other
                                                                                                                               Bulk        aircraft/rail       only
(1)      (2)..............       (3)             (4)    (5)  (6).....  (7)..............  (8A)..........  (8B)..........  (8C)..........  (9A)..........  (9B)..........      (10A)        (10B)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
         [REMOVE].........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Amine, liquid,            8          UN2734      I  8, 3....  A3, A6, N34, T14,  None..........  201...........  243...........  0.5 L.........  2.5 L.........          A           52
          corrosive,                                                    TP2, TP27.
          flammable,
          n.o.s. or
          Polyamines,
          liquid,
          corrosive,
          flammable,
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  8, 3....  IB2, T11, TP2,     154...........  201...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A           52
                                                                        TP27.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      D  Cartridges power      ORM-D  ..............  .....  None....  222..............  63............  None..........  None..........  30 kg gross...  Forbidden.....          A  ...........
          device (used to
          project
          fastening
          devices).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      D  Cartridges, small     ORM-D  ..............  .....  None....  222..............  63............  None..........  None..........  30 kg gross...  Forbidden.....          A  ...........
          arms.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      D  Consumer              ORM-D  ..............  .....  None....  22...............  156, 306......  156, 306......  None..........  30 kg gross...  Forbidden.....          A  ...........
          commodity.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hydrogen,               5.1          UN2014     II  5.1, 8..  12, A60, B53,      152...........  202...........  243...........  Forbidden.....  Forbidden.....          D   25, 66, 75
          peroxide,                                                     B80, B81, B85,
          aqueous                                                       IB2, IP5, T7,
          solutions with                                                TP2, TP6, TP24,
          more than 40                                                  TP37.
          percent but not
          more than 60
          percent hydrogen
          peroxide
          (stabilized as
          necessary).
         Hydrogen                5.1          UN2014     II  5.1, 8..  A2, A3, A6, B53,   152...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  5 L...........          D   25, 66, 75
          peroxide,                                                     IB2, IP5, T7,
          aqueous                                                       TP2, TP6, TP24,
          solutions with                                                TP37.
          not less than 20
          percent but not
          more than 40
          percent hydrogen
          peroxide
          (stabilized as
          necessary).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Paint including           3          UN1263      I  3.......  367, T11, TP1,     150...........  201...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          E  ...........
          paint, lacquer,                                               TP8, TP27.
          enamel, stain,
          shellac
          solutions,
          varnish, polish,
          liquid filler
          and liquid
          lacquer base.
                                                         II  3.......  149, 367, B52,     150...........  173...........  242...........  5 L...........  60 L..........          B  ...........
                                                                        B131, IB2, T4,
                                                                        TP1, TP8, TP28.
                                                        III  3.......  367, B1, B52,      150...........  173...........  242...........  60 L..........  220 L.........          A  ...........
                                                                        B131, IB3, T2,
                                                                        TP1, TP29.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Wheel chair,
          electric, see
          Battery powered
          vehicle or
          Battery powered
          equipment.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         [REVISE].........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Amyl mercaptan...         3          UN1111     II  3.......  A3, IB2, T4, TP1.  150...........  202...........  242...........  5 L...........  60 L..........          B      95, 102
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Antimony                  8          UN1732     II  8, 6.1..  A3, A7, A10, IB2,  154...........  202...........  243...........  Forbidden.....  30 L..........          D  40, 44, 53,
          pentafluoride.                                                N3, N36, T7, TP2.                                                                                                58, 89,
                                                                                                                                                                                        100, 141
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Coating solution          3          UN1139      I  3.......  T11, TP1, TP8,     150...........  201...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          E  ...........
          (includes                                                     TP27.
          surface
          treatments or
          coatings used
          for industrial
          or other
          purposes such as
          vehicle
          undercoating,
          drum or barrel
          lining).
                                                         II  3.......  149, 383, IB2,     150...........  202...........  242...........  5 L...........  60 L..........          B  ...........
                                                                        T4, TP1, TP8.
                                                        III  3.......  B1, IB3, T2, TP1.  150...........  203...........  242...........  60 L..........  220 L.........          A  ...........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Corrosive                 8          UN2920      I  8, 3....  B10, T14, TP2,     None..........  201...........  243...........  0.5 L.........  2.5 L.........          C       25, 40
          liquids,                                                      TP27.
          flammable,
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  8, 3....  B2, IB2, T11,      154...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          C       25, 40
                                                                        TP2, TP27.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Corrosive solids,         8          UN2921      I  8, 4.1..  IB6, T6, TP33....  None..........  211...........  242...........  1 kg..........  25 kg.........          B       12, 25
          flammable,
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  8, 4.1..  IB8, IP2, IP4,     154...........  212...........  242...........  15 kg.........  50 kg.........          B       12, 25
                                                                        T3, TP33.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Corrosive                 8          UN3093      I  8, 5.1..  A7...............  None..........  201...........  243...........  Forbidden.....  2.5 L.........          C           89
          liquids,
          oxidizing,
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  8, 5.1..  A7, IB2..........  154...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          C           89
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Corrosive solids,         8          UN3084      I  8, 5.1..  T6, TP33.........  None..........  211...........  242...........  1 kg..........  25 kg.........          C  ...........
          oxidizing,
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  8, 5.1..  IB6, IP2, T3,      154...........  212...........  242...........  15 kg.........  50 kg.........          C  ...........
                                                                        TP33.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Dangerous goods           9          UN3363  .....  9.......  136, A105........  None..........  222...........  None..........  See A105......  See A105......          A  ...........
          in articles or
          Dangerous goods
          in machinery or
          Dangerous goods
          in apparatus.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Difluorophosphori         8          UN1768     II  8.......  A7, B2, IB2, N5,   154...........  202...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A   40, 53, 58
          c acid,                                                       N34, T8, TP2.
          anhydrous.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Diethyl sulfide..         3          UN2375     II  3.......  IB2, T7, TP1,      150...........  202...........  243...........  5 L...........  60 L..........          E  ...........
                                                                        TP13.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
   A, W  Fish meal,                9          UN2216    III  None....  155, B136, IB8,    155...........  218...........  218...........  100 kg........  200 kg........          B      25, 88,
          stabilized or                                                 IP3, T1, TP33.                                                                                                  122, 128
          Fish scrap,
          stabilized.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Flammable solids,       4.1          UN2925     II  4.1, 8..  A1, IB6, IP2, T3,  151...........  212...........  242...........  15 kg.........  50 kg.........          D           40
          corrosive,                                                    TP33.
          organic, n.o.s..
                                                        III  4.1, 8..  A1, IB6, T1, TP33  151...........  213...........  242...........  25 kg.........  100 kg........          D           40

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Fluorophosphoric          8          UN1776     II  8.......  A7, B2, IB2, N3,   154...........  202...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A       53, 58
          acid anhydrous.                                               N34, T8, TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Fluorosilicic             8          UN1778     II  8.......  A7, B2, B15, IB2,  154...........  202...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A       53, 58
          acid.                                                         N3, N34, T8, TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hexafluorophospho         8          UN1782     II  8.......  A7, B2, IB2, N3,   154...........  202...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A       53, 58
          ric acid.                                                     N34, T8, TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hexamethylenediam         8          UN1783     II  8.......  52, IB2, T7, TP2.  154...........  202...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A           52
          ine solution.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hydrobromic acid,         8          UN1788     II  8.......  A3, B2, B15, IB2,  154...........  202...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          C       53, 58
          with more than                                                N41, T7, TP2.
          49 percent
          hydrobromic acid.
                                                        III  8.......  A3, IB3, T4, TP1.  154...........  203...........  241...........  5 L...........  60 L..........          C       53, 58
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hydrogendifluorid         8          UN1740     II  8.......  IB8, IP2, IP4,     154...........  212...........  240...........  15 kg.........  50 kg.........          A  25, 40, 52,
          e, solid, n.o.s..                                             N3, N34, T3,                                                                                                      53, 58
                                                                        TP33.
                                                        III  8.......  53, 58, IB8, IP3,  154...........  213...........  240...........  25 kg.........  100 kg........          A   25, 40, 52
                                                                        N3, N34, T1,
                                                                        TP33.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hydrogen peroxide       5.1          UN3149     II  5.1, 8..  145, A2, A3, B53,  152...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  5 L...........          D   25, 66, 75
          and peroxyacetic                                              IB2, IP5, T7,
          acid mixtures,                                                TP2, TP6, TP24.
          stabilized with
          acids, water,
          and not more
          than 5 percent
          peroxyacetic
          acid.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Mercaptans,               3          UN1228     II  3, 6.1..  IB2, T11, TP2,     150...........  202...........  243...........  Forbidden.....  60 L..........          B  40, 95, 102
          liquid,                                                       TP27.
          flammable,
          toxic, n.o.s. or
          Mercaptan
          mixtures,
          liquid,
          flammable,
          toxic, n.o.s..
                                                        III  3, 6.1..  B1, IB3, T7, TP1,  150...........  203...........  242...........  5 L...........  220 L.........          A  40, 95, 102
                                                                        TP28.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Nitric acid other         8          UN2031     II  8, 5.1..  B2, B47, B53,      154...........  158...........  242...........  Forbidden.....  30 L..........          D  53, 58, 66,
          than red fuming,                                              IB2, IP15, T8,                                                                                                74, 89, 90
          with at least 65                                              TP2.
          percent, but not
          more than 70
          percent nitric
          acid.
         Nitric acid other         8          UN2031     II  8.......  A212, B2, B47,     154...........  158...........  242...........  Forbidden.....  30 L..........          D  44, 66, 53,
          than red fuming,                                              B53, IB2, IP15,                                                                                              58, 74, 89,
          with more than                                                T8, TP2.                                                                                                              90
          20 percent and
          less than 65
          percent nitric
          acid.
         Nitric acid other         8          UN2031     II  8.......  B2, B47, B53,      154...........  158...........  242...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          D       53, 58
          than red fuming                                               IB2, T8, TP2.
          with not more
          than 20 percent
          nitric acid.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Nitrites,               5.1          UN2627     II  5.1.....  33, IB8, IP2,      152...........  212...........  None..........  5 kg..........  25 kg.........          A  46, 56, 58,
          inorganic,                                                    IP4, T3, TP33.                                                                                                       133
          n.o.s..
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Oxidizing liquid,       5.1          UN3098      I  5.1, 8..  62...............  None..........  201...........  244...........  Forbidden.....  2.5 L.........          D  13, 56, 58,
          corrosive,                                                                                                                                                                         138
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  5.1, 8..  62, IB1..........  152...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  5 L...........          B  13, 56, 58,
                                                                                                                                                                                             138
                                                        III  5.1, 8..  62, IB2..........  152...........  203...........  242...........  2.5 L.........  30 L..........          B  13, 56, 58,
                                                                                                                                                                                             138
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Pesticides,               3          UN3021      I  3, 6.1..  B5, T14, TP2,      None..........  201...........  243...........  Forbidden.....  30 L..........          B           40
          liquid,                                                       TP13, TP27.
          flammable,
          toxic, flash
          point less than
          23 degrees C.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Phosphorus                8          UN1808     II  8.......  A3, A7, B2, B25,   154...........  202...........  242...........  Forbidden.....  30 L..........          C   40, 53, 58
          tribromide.                                                   IB2, N34, N43,
                                                                        T7, TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         1,2-                      8          UN2258     II  8.......  A3, IB2, N34, T7,  154...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A       40, 52
          Propylenediamine.                                             TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Radioactive               7          UN3321  .....  7.......  325, A56, T5,      421, 422, 428.  427...........  427...........  ..............  ..............          A      95, 129
          material, low                                                 TP4, W7.
          specific
          activity (LSA-
          II) non fissile
          or fissile-
          excepted.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      +  Tetranitromethane       6.1          UN1510      I  6.1, 5.1  2, B32, T20, TP2,  None..........  227...........  None..........  Forbidden.....  Forbidden.....          D       40, 66
                                                                        TP13, TP38, TP44.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         [ADD]............
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
      G  Amine, liquid,            8          UN2734      I  8, 3....  A3, N34, T14,      None..........  201...........  243...........  0.5 L.........  2.5 L.........          A           52
          corrosive,                                                    TP2, TP27.
          flammable,
          n.o.s. or
          Polyamines,
          liquid,
          corrosive,
          flammable,
          n.o.s..
                                                         II  8, 3....  IB2, T11, TP2,     154...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          A           52
                                                                        TP27.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Hydrogen                5.1          UN2014     II  5.1, 8..  12, A60, B53,      152...........  202...........  243...........  Forbidden.....  Forbidden.....          D   25, 66, 75
          peroxide,                                                     B80, B81, B85,
          aqueous                                                       IB2, IP5, T7,
          solutions with                                                TP2, TP6, TP24,
          more than 40                                                  TP37.
          percent but not
          more than 60
          percent hydrogen
          peroxide
          (stabilized as
          necessary).
         Hydrogen                5.1          UN2014     II  5.1, 8..  A2, A3, B53, IB2,  152...........  202...........  243...........  1 L...........  5 L...........          D   25, 66, 75
          peroxide,                                                     IP5, T7, TP2,
          aqueous                                                       TP6, TP24, TP37.
          solutions with
          not less than 20
          percent but not
          more than 40
          percent hydrogen
          peroxide
          (stabilized as
          necessary).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Paint (including          3          UN1263      I  3.......  367, T11, TP1,     150...........  201...........  243...........  1 L...........  30 L..........          E  ...........
          paint, lacquer,                                               TP8, TP27.
          enamel, stain,
          shellac
          solutions,
          varnish, polish,
          liquid filler
          and liquid
          lacquer base).
                                                         II  3.......  149, 367, 383,     150...........  173...........  242...........  5 L...........  60 L..........          B  ...........
                                                                        B52, B131, IB2,
                                                                        T4, TP1, TP8,
                                                                        TP28.

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                                                        III  3.......  367, B1, B52,      150...........  173...........  242...........  60 L..........  220 L.........          A  ...........
                                                                        B131, IB3, T2,
                                                                        TP1, TP29.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
         Wheelchair,
          electric, see
          Battery powered
          vehicle or
          Battery powered
          equipment.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
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* * * * *

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15. In Sec.  172.102:
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a. Remove special provision ``222'' from the ``Code/Special 
Provisions'' table in paragraph (c)(1); and
0
b. Revise the entry for ``IP7'' in Table 2--IP Codes in paragraph 
(c)(4).
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  172.102  Special provisions.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (4) * * *

                            Table 2--IP Codes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              IP code
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                              * * * * * * *
IP7...............................  For UN identification numbers 1327,
                                     1363, 1364, 1365, 1386, 1408, 1841,
                                     2211, 2217, 2793 and 3314, IBCs are
                                     not required to meet the IBC
                                     performance tests specified in part
                                     178, subpart N, of this subchapter.
 
                              * * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

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16. In Sec.  172.200, revise paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.200  Applicability.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (3) A limited quantity package unless the material is offered for 
transportation by aircraft or vessel.
* * * * *

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17. In Sec.  172.202, revise paragraph (a)(4) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.202  Description of hazardous material on shipping papers.

    (a) * * *
    (4) The packing group in Roman numerals, as designated for the 
hazardous material in Column (5) of the Sec.  172.101 table. Class 1 
(explosives) materials; self-reactive substances; Division 5.2 
materials; and entries that are not assigned a packing group (e.g., 
Class 7) are excepted from this requirement. The packing group may be 
preceded by the letters ``PG'' (for example, ``PG II''); and
* * * * *

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18. In Sec.  172.203, revise paragraph (e)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.203  Additional description requirements.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (2) The description on the shipping paper for a tank car containing 
the residue of a hazardous material must include the phrase, ``RESIDUE: 
Last Contained * * *'' immediately before or after the basic shipping 
description or immediately preceding the proper shipping name of the 
material on the shipping paper.
* * * * *

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19. In Sec.  172.204, revise paragraph (a)(3)(ii) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.204  Shipper's certification.

    (a) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (ii) Electronic certification. When transmitted electronically, by 
completing the field designated for the shipper's signature with the 
name of the principal person, partner, officer, or employee of the 
offeror or their agent, the shipper is also certifying its compliance 
with the certification specified in this paragraph (a).
* * * * *

Sec.  172.315  [Amended]

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20. In Sec.  172.315, remove and reserve paragraph (d).

Sec.  172.316  [Removed and Reserved]

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21. Remove and reserve Sec.  172.316.

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22. In Sec.  172.332, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.332  Identification number markings.

* * * * *
    (d) Example. Except for size and color, the display of an 
identification number on a placard shall be as illustrated for Acetone:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR27DE22.034

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23. In Sec.  172.400, revise the table to paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:

Sec.  172.400  General labeling requirements.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

                        Table 1 to Paragraph (b)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Label design
    Hazard class or division            Label name          or section
                                                             reference
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.1............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.1.........         172.411
1.2............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.2.........         172.411
1.3............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.3.........         172.411
1.4............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.4.........         172.411
1.5............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.5.........         172.411
1.6............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.6.........         172.411
2.1............................  FLAMMABLE GAS..........         172.417
2.2............................  NON-FLAMMABLE GAS......         172.415
2.3............................  POISON GAS.............         172.416
3 Flammable Liquid (Combustible  FLAMMABLE LIQUID (none)         172.419
 liquid).
4.1............................  FLAMMABLE SOLID........         172.420
4.2............................  SPONTANEOUSLY                   172.422
                                  COMBUSTIBLE.
4.3............................  DANGEROUS WHEN WET.....         172.423
5.1............................  OXIDIZER...............         172.426
5.2............................  ORGANIC PEROXIDE.......         172.427
6.1 (material poisonous by       POISON INHALATION               172.429
 inhalation (see Sec.   171.8     HAZARD.
 of this subchapter)).
6.1 (other than a material       POISON.................         172.430
 poisonous by inhalation).
6.1 (inhalation hazard, Zone A   POISON INHALATION               172.429
 or B).                           HAZARD.
6.1 (other than inhalation       POISON.................         172.430
 hazard, Zone A or B).
6.2............................  INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE...         172.432
7 (see Sec.   172.403).........  RADIOACTIVE WHITE-I....         172.436
7..............................  RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-II..         172.438
7..............................  RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-III.         172.440
7 (fissile radioactive           FISSILE................         172.441
 material; see Sec.   172.402).
7 (empty packages, see Sec.      EMPTY..................         172.450
 173.428 of this subchapter).
8..............................  CORROSIVE..............         172.442
9..............................  CLASS 9................         172.446
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sec.  172.500  [Amended]

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 24. In Sec.  172.500, remove paragraph (b)(2) and redesignate 
paragraphs (b)(3) through (6) as paragraphs (b)(2) through (5) to read 
as follows:

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25. In Sec.  172.504, in paragraph (e), designate table 1 as Table 1 to 
Paragraph (e) and revise table 2 to read as follows:

Sec.  172.504  General placarding requirements.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *

                        Table 2 to Paragraph (e)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Category of material (hazard                            Placard design
  class or division number and                                section
   additional description, as          Placard name          reference
          appropriate)                                       (Sec.   )
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.4............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.4.........         172.523
1.5............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.5.........         172.524
1.6............................  EXPLOSIVES 1.6.........         172.525
2.1............................  FLAMMABLE GAS..........         172.532
2.2............................  NON-FLAMMABLE GAS......         172.528
3..............................  FLAMMABLE..............         172.542
Combustible liquid.............  COMBUSTIBLE............         172.544
4.1............................  FLAMMABLE SOLID........         172.546
4.2............................  SPONTANEOUSLY                   172.547
                                  COMBUSTIBLE.
5.1............................  OXIDIZER...............         172.550
5.2 (Other than organic          ORGANIC PEROXIDE.......         172.552
 peroxide, Type B, liquid or
 solid, temperature controlled).
6.1 (other than material         POISON.................         172.554
 poisonous by inhalation).
6.2............................  NONE...................  ..............
8..............................  CORROSIVE..............         172.558
9..............................  CLASS 9 (see Sec.               172.560
                                  172.504(f)(9)).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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26. In Sec.  172.512, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.512  Freight containers and aircraft unit load devices.

* * * * *
    (c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, 
packages containing hazardous materials offered for transportation by 
air in freight containers are subject to the inspection requirements of 
Sec.  175.30 of this chapter.

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27. In Sec.  172.519, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) Each diamond (square-on-point) placard prescribed in this 
subpart must measure at least 250 mm (9.84 inches) on each side and 
must have a solid line inner border approximately 12.5 mm inside and 
parallel to the edge. The 12.5 mm measurement is from the outside edge 
of the placard to the outside of the solid line forming the inner 
border. For domestic transportation, a placard manufactured prior to 
January 1, 2017, in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph 
in effect on December 31, 2014, may continue in service until the end 
of its useful life provided the color tolerances are maintained and are 
in accordance with the display requirements of this subchapter.
* * * * *

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28. In Sec.  172.600, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  172.600  Applicability and general requirements.

* * * * *
    (d) Exceptions. The requirements of this subpart do not apply to 
hazardous material which is excepted from the shipping paper 
requirements of this subchapter.

PART 173--SHIPPERS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND 
PACKAGINGS

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29. The authority citation for part 173 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 
1.97.

0
30. Section 173.2 is revised to read as follows:

Sec.  173.2  Hazardous material classes and index to hazard class 
definitions.

    The hazard class of a hazardous material is indicated by either the 
class or division number or the class name. The following table lists 
class numbers, division numbers, class or division names and those 
sections of this subchapter which contain definitions for classifying 
hazardous materials, including forbidden materials.

                                             Table 1 to Sec.   173.2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Division                                              49 CFR
                 Class No.                     number (if         Name of class or division        reference for
                                               applicable)                                          definitions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
None.......................................  ..............  FORBIDDEN MATERIALS................          173.21
None.......................................  ..............  FORBIDDEN EXPLOSIVES...............          173.54
1..........................................             1.1  EXPLOSIVES (WITH A MASS EXPLOSION            173.50
                                                              HAZARD).
1..........................................             1.2  EXPLOSIVES (WITH A PROJECTION                173.50
                                                              HAZARD).
1..........................................             1.3  EXPLOSIVES (WITH PREDOMINATELY A             173.50
                                                              FIRE HAZARD).
1..........................................             1.4  EXPLOSIVES (WITH NO SIGNIFICANT              173.50
                                                              BLAST HAZARD).
1..........................................             1.5  VERY INSENSITIVE EXPLOSIVES;                 173.50
                                                              BLASTING AGENTS.
1..........................................             1.6  EXTREMELY INSENSITIVE DETONATING             173.50
                                                              SUBSTANCES.
2..........................................             2.1  FLAMMABLE GAS......................         173.115
2..........................................             2.2  NON-FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS.......         173.115
2..........................................             2.3  POISONOUS GAS......................         173.115
3..........................................  ..............  FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID...         173.120
4..........................................             4.1  FLAMMABLE SOLID....................         173.124
4..........................................             4.2  SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.         173.124
4..........................................             4.3  DANGEROUS WHEN WET MATERIAL........         173.124
5..........................................             5.1  OXIDIZER...........................         173.127
5..........................................             5.2  ORGANIC PEROXIDE...................         173.128
6..........................................             6.1  POISONOUS MATERIALS................         173.132
6..........................................             6.2  INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE (ETIOLOGIC             173.134
                                                              AGENT).
7..........................................  ..............  RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL...............         173.403
8..........................................  ..............  CORROSIVE MATERIAL.................         173.136
9..........................................  ..............  MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL...         173.140
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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31. In Sec.  173.4a, revise paragraph (g)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.4a  Excepted quantities.

* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (2) The marking must be durable and clearly visible and in the form 
of a square. The hatching must be of the same color, black or red on 
white or a suitable contrasting background. The minimum dimensions must 
not be less than 100 mm (3.9 inches) by 100 mm (3.9 inches) as measured 
from the outside of the hatching forming the border. Where dimensions 
are not specified, all features shall be in approximate proportion to 
those shown. For domestic transportation, a packaging marked prior to 
January 1, 2017, and in conformance with the requirements of this 
paragraph in effect on December 31, 2014, may continue in service until 
the end of its useful life.
* * * * *

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32. In 173.6, revise paragraphs (a)(1) introductory text and (a)(1)(ii) 
to read as follows:

Sec.  173.6  Materials of trade exceptions.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (1) A Class 3, 8, 9, Division 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, or 6.1 material 
contained in a packaging having a gross mass or capacity not over--
* * * * *
    (ii) 30 kg (66 pounds) or 30 L (8 gallons) for a Packing Group II 
or Packing Group III material;
* * * * *

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33. In Sec.  173.11, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.11  Exceptions for shipment of light bulbs containing 
hazardous materials.

* * * * *

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    (b) Light bulbs each containing not more than 1 g of hazardous 
materials and packaged so that there is not more than 30 g of hazardous 
materials per package. Each light bulb must be packed in inner 
packagings separated by dividers or surrounded by cushioning material 
to protect the light bulbs and packed into strong outer packagings 
meeting the requirements of Sec.  173.24(b) of this subpart and capable 
of passing a 1.2 m (4 feet) drop test.
* * * * *

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34. In Sec.  173.12, revise paragraph (h) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.12  Exceptions for shipment of waste materials.

* * * * *
    (h) Shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped pallets of limited quantity 
waste. Shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped pallets containing packages of 
waste limited quantity materials may be transported by motor vehicle 
and cargo vessel under the following conditions:
    (1) The waste materials must be in their original undamaged 
packaging marked with the authorized limited quantity marking in 
conformance with Sec.  172.315 of this subchapter, as appropriate. The 
word ``waste'' in association with the proper shipping name is not 
required on individual packages;
    (2) Packages must be securely affixed to a pallet and shrink-
wrapped or stretch-wrapped;
    (3) The outside of the shrink-wrap or stretch-wrap must be marked 
on opposite sides with ``Waste, Limited Quantity.''

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35. In Sec.  173.24a, revise paragraph (c)(1)(iii) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.24a  Additional general requirements for non-bulk packagings 
and packages.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iii) Corrosive materials in bottles are further packed in securely 
closed inner receptacles before packing in outer packagings; and
* * * * *

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36. In Sec.  173.25, revise paragraph (a)(4) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.25  Authorized packagings and overpacks.

    (a) * * *
    (4) The overpack is marked with the word ``OVERPACK'' when 
specification packagings are required, or for Class 7 (radioactive) 
material when a Type A, Type B(U), Type B(M) or industrial package is 
required. The ``OVERPACK'' marking is not required when the required 
markings representative of each package type contained in the overpack 
are visible from outside of the overpack. The lettering on the 
``OVERPACK'' marking must be at least 12 mm (0.5 inches) high. For 
domestic transportation, an overpack marked prior to January 1, 2017, 
and in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect on 
December 31, 2014, may continue in service until the end of its useful 
life.
* * * * *

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37. In Sec.  173.27:
0
a. Revise table 2 to paragraph (f); and
0
b. Amend table 3 to paragraph (f) by revising the entry for ``Division 
4.2 (Primary or subsidiary)''.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  173.27  General requirements for transportation by aircraft.

* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (3) * * *

  Table 2 to Paragraph (f)--Maximum Net Capacity of Inner Packaging for
                    Transportation on Cargo Aircraft
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Maximum authorized net capacity of
                                           each inner packaging
Maximum net quantity per package ---------------------------------------
from Column 9b of Sec.   172.101  Glass, earthenware
              table                 or fiber inner     Metal or plastic
                                      packagings       inner packagings
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liquids:
Not greater than 2.5L...........  1 L...............  1 L
Greater than 2.5L, not greater    2.5 L.............  2.5 L
 than 30L.
Greater than 30L, not greater     5 L...............  10 L
 than 60L.
Greater than 60L, not greater     5 L...............  25 L
 than 220L.
Class 9: UN1941, UN1990, UN2315,  10 L..............  Plastic: 30 L
 UN3082, UN3151, UN3334.                              Metal: 40 L
Solids:
Not greater than 15 kg..........  1 kg..............  2.5 kg
Greater than 15 kg, not greater   2.5 kg............  5 kg
 than 50 kg.
Greater than 50 kg, not greater   5 kg..............  10 kg
 than 200 kg.
Class 9: UN1841, UN1931, UN2071,  Glass or            50 kg
 UN2216, UN2590, UN2969, UN3077,   earthenware: 10
 UN3152, UN3335, UN3432.           kg.
                                  Fiber: 50 kg......
------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Table 3 to Paragraph (f)--Maximum Net Quantity of Each Inner and Outer Packaging for Materials Authorized for
                                 Transportation as Limited Quantity by Aircraft
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  Maximum authorized net quantity of
                                         each inner packaging
                                -------------------------------------- Maximum authorized net
    Hazard class or division           Glass,                          quantity of each outer        Notes
                                  earthenware, or    Metal or plastic          package
                                    fiber Inner      inner packagings
                                     packagings
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
Division 4.2 (Primary or         Forbidden *......  .................  25 kg (net mass) *....  .................
 subsidiary).
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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38. In Sec.  173.29, revise paragraph (b)(2)(iv)(A) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.29  Empty packagings.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) * * *
    (A) A limited quantity material; or
* * * * *

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39. In Sec.  173.36, revise paragraph (h)(1)(iii) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.36  Hazardous materials in Large Packagings.

* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iii) Corrosive materials in bottles are further packed in securely 
closed inner receptacles before packing in outer packagings; and
* * * * *

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    40. In Sec.  173.62, amend Table 1 to Paragraph (b) by adding an 
entry for ``UN0485'' in appropriate alphanumerical order to read as 
follows:

Sec.  173.62  Specific packaging requirements for explosives.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

                Table 1 to Paragraph (b)--Explosive Table
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  ID No.                                 PI
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                 * * * *
   UN0485  101
 
                                 * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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41. In Sec.  173.63, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.63  Packaging exceptions.

* * * * *
    (b) Limited quantities of Cartridges, small arms, Cartridges, power 
device, Cartridges for tools, blank, and Cases, cartridge, empty with 
primer.
    (1)(i) Cartridges, small arms, Cartridges, power device (used to 
project fastening devices), Cartridges for tools, blank, and Cases, 
cartridge, empty with primer that have been classed as Division 1.4S 
explosive may be offered for transportation and transported as limited 
quantities when packaged in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this 
section. Packages containing such articles may be marked with either 
the marking prescribed in Sec.  172.315(a) or (b) of this subchapter 
and offered for transportation and transported by any mode. For 
transportation by aircraft, the package must conform to the applicable 
requirements of Sec.  173.27 of this part. In addition, packages 
containing such articles offered for transportation by aircraft must be 
marked with the proper shipping name as prescribed in the Sec.  172.101 
Hazardous Materials Table of this subchapter. Packages containing such 
articles are not subject to the shipping paper requirements of subpart 
C of part 172 of this subchapter unless the material meets the 
definition of a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, 
or is offered for transportation and transported by aircraft or vessel. 
Additionally, packages containing such articles are excepted from the 
requirements of subparts E (Labeling) and F (Placarding) of part 172 of 
this subchapter.
    (ii) Cartridges, small arms, Cartridges, power device (used to 
project fastening devices), Cartridges for tools, blank, and Cases, 
cartridge empty with primer that may be shipped as a limited quantity 
are as follows:
    (A) Ammunition for rifle, pistol or shotgun;
    (B) Ammunition with inert projectiles or blank ammunition;
    (C) Ammunition having no tear gas, incendiary, or detonating 
explosive projectiles;
    (D) Ammunition not exceeding 12.7 mm (50 caliber or 0.5 inch) for 
rifle or pistol, cartridges or 8 gauge for shotshells;
    (E) Cartridges for tools, blank; and
    (F) Cases, cartridge, empty with primer.
    (G) Cartridges, power device (used to project fastening devices).
    (2) Packaging for Cartridges, small arms, Cartridges for tools, 
blank, Cases, cartridge empty with primer, and eligible Cartridges, 
power device as limited quantity must be as follows:
    (i) Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions 
that fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips;
    (ii) Primers must be protected from accidental initiation;
    (iii) Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in 
securely-closed strong outside packagings;
    (iv) Maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per 
package; and
    (v) Cartridges for tools, blank, Cartridges, power devices which 
are used to project fastening devices, Cases, cartridge, empty with 
primer, and 22 caliber rim-fire cartridges may be packaged loose in 
strong outside packagings.
* * * * *

Sec.  173.144  [Removed and Reserved]

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42. Remove and reserve Sec.  173.144.

Sec.  173.145  [Removed and Reserved]

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43. Remove and reserve Sec.  173.145.

Sec.  173.150  [Amended]

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44. In Sec.  173.150, remove and reserve paragraph (c).

Sec.  173.151  [Amended]

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45. In Sec.  173.151, remove and reserve paragraph (c).

Sec.  173.152  [Amended]

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46. In Sec.  173.152, remove and reserve paragraph (c).

Sec.  173.153  [Amended]

0
47. In Sec.  173.153, remove and reserve paragraph (c).

Sec.  173.154  [Amended]

0
48. In Sec.  173.154, remove and reserve paragraph (c).

Sec.  173.155  [Amended]

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49. In Sec.  173.155, remove and reserve paragraph (c).

0
50. In Sec.  173.156, revise the section heading, add a paragraph (a) 
subject heading, and revise paragraphs (b) introductory text, (b)(2) 
introductory text, and (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.156  Exceptions for limited quantity materials.

    (a) Applicability. * * *
    (b) Additional packaging exceptions. Packagings for limited 
quantity materials are specified according to hazard class in 
Sec. Sec.  173.150 through 173.155, 173.306, and 173.309(b). In 
addition to exceptions provided for limited quantity materials 
elsewhere in this part, the following are provided:
* * * * *
    (2) The 30 kg (66 pounds) gross weight limitation does not apply to 
packages of limited quantity materials marked in accordance with Sec.  
172.315 of this subchapter when offered for transportation or 
transported by highway or rail between a manufacturer, a distribution 
center, and a retail outlet provided--
* * * * *
    (d) Exceptions for waste limited quantity materials. Exceptions for 
certain waste limited quantity materials are prescribed in Sec.  
173.12(h).

Sec.  173.161  [Amended]

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51. In Sec.  173.161, remove paragraph (d)(2) and redesignate paragraph 
(d)(3) as paragraph (d)(2).

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Sec.  173.165  [Amended]

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52. In Sec.  173.165, remove and reserve paragraph (d).

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53. In Sec.  173.185, revise paragraphs (b)(5), (c)(3) introductory 
text, (d), and (e)(5) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.185  Lithium cells and batteries.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (5) Lithium batteries that weigh 12 kg (26.5 pounds) or more and 
have a strong, impact-resistant outer casing may be packed in strong 
outer packagings; in protective enclosures (for example, in fully 
enclosed or wooden slatted crates); or on pallets or other handling 
devices, instead of packages meeting the UN performance packaging 
requirements in paragraphs (b)(3)(ii) and (iii) of this section. 
Batteries must be secured to prevent inadvertent shifting, and the 
terminals may not support the weight of other superimposed elements. 
Batteries packaged in accordance with this paragraph may be transported 
by cargo aircraft if approved by the Associate Administrator.
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Lithium battery mark. Each package must display the lithium 
battery mark except when a package contains button cell batteries 
installed in equipment (including circuit boards), or no more than four 
lithium cells or two lithium batteries contained in equipment, where 
there are not more than two packages in the consignment.
* * * * *
    (d) Lithium cells or batteries shipped for disposal or recycling. A 
lithium cell or battery, including a lithium cell or battery contained 
in equipment, that is transported by motor vehicle to a permitted 
storage facility or disposal site, or for purposes of recycling, is 
excepted--
    (1) From the testing and record keeping requirements of paragraph 
(a) and the UN performance packaging requirements in paragraphs 
(b)(3)(ii), (b)(3)(iii) and (b)(6) of this section, when packed in a 
strong outer packaging conforming to the applicable requirements of 
subpart B of this part; and
    (2) From subparts C through H of part 172 of this subchapter when 
the lithium cell or battery meets the size, packaging, and hazard 
communication conditions in paragraph (c)(1)-(3) of this section.
    (e) * * *
    (5) Lithium batteries, including lithium batteries contained in 
equipment, that weigh 12 kg (26.5 pounds) or more and have a strong, 
impact-resistant outer casing may be packed in strong outer packagings, 
in protective enclosures (for example, in fully enclosed or wooden 
slatted crates), or on pallets or other handling devices, instead of 
packages meeting the UN performance packaging requirements in 
paragraphs (b)(3)(ii) and (iii) of this section. The battery must be 
secured to prevent inadvertent shifting, and the terminals may not 
support the weight of other superimposed elements;
* * * * *

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54. In Sec.  173.225, in table 1 to paragraph (c), revise the following 
entries to read as follows:

Sec.  173.225  Packaging requirements and other provisions for organic 
peroxides.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

                                                    Table 1 to Paragraph (c):--Organic Peroxide Table
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     Diluent (mass %)                            Temperature
                                                                 Concentration ---------------------------  Water   Packing       ([deg]C)
                   Technical name                      ID No.      (mass %)                                 (mass    method --------------------  Notes
                                                                                   A        B        I        %)             Control  Emergency
(1)                                                        (2)             (3)     (4a)     (4b)     (4c)      (5)      (6)     (7a)      (7b)       (8)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate..................     UN3115           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP7      +20       +25   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate.......................     UN3115            <=77  .......     >=23  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate.......................     UN3119            <=47     >=53  .......  .......  .......      OP8        0       +10   .......
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate...........................     UN3113            <=77  .......     >=23  .......  .......      OP5      +10       +15   .......
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate...........................     UN3119            <=32     >=68  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +10       +15   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxydiethylacetate....................     UN3113           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP5      +20       +25   .......
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate.................     UN3113         >52-100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP6      +20       +25   .......
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate.................     UN3117          >32-52  .......     >=48  .......  .......      OP8      +30       +35   .......
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate.................     UN3118            <=52  .......  .......     >=48  .......      OP8      +20       +25   .......
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate.................     UN3119            <=32  .......     >=68  .......  .......      OP8      +40       +45   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate [and] 2,2-di-        UN3115     <=31 + <=36  .......     >=33  .......  .......      OP7      +35       +40   .......
 (tert-Butylperoxy)butane..........................
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyisobutyrate.......................     UN3111          >52-77  .......     >=23  .......  .......      OP5      +15       +20   .......
tert-Butyl peroxyisobutyrate.......................     UN3115            <=52  .......     >=48  .......  .......      OP7      +15       +20   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate......................     UN3115         >77-100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP7       -5        +5   .......
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate......................     UN3115            <=77  .......     >=23  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable              UN3119            <=52  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8        0       +10   .......
 dispersion in water]..............................
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable              UN3118            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8        0       +10   .......
 dispersion in water (frozen)].....................
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate......................     UN3119            <=32     >=68  .......  .......  .......      OP8        0       +10   .......
tert-Butyl peroxyneoheptanoate.....................     UN3115            <=77     >=23  .......  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
tert-Butyl peroxyneoheptanoate [as a stable             UN3117            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8        0       +10   .......
 dispersion in water]..............................
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate..........................     UN3113          >67-77     >=23  .......  .......  .......      OP5        0       +10   .......
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate..........................     UN3115          >27-67  .......     >=33  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......

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tert-Butyl peroxypivalate..........................     UN3119            <=27  .......     >=73  .......  .......      OP8      +30       +35   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Cumyl peroxypivalate...............................     UN3115            <=77  .......     >=23  .......  .......      OP7       -5        +5   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Diacetone alcohol peroxides........................     UN3115            <=57  .......     >=26  .......      >=8      OP7      +40       +45         5
Diacetyl peroxide..................................     UN3115            <=27  .......     >=73  .......  .......      OP7      +20       +25      8,13
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonate.......     UN3114           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP6      +30       +35   .......
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonate [as a      UN3119            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +30       +35   .......
 stable dispersion in water].......................
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonate [as a      UN3116            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP7      +35       +40   .......
 paste]............................................
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate..........................     UN3120           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +30       +35   .......
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion       UN3119            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +30       +35   .......
 in water].........................................
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide [as a paste].......     UN3118            <=52  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +20       +25   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate.....................     UN3112         >91-100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP3      +10       +15   .......
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate.....................     UN3114            <=91  .......  .......  .......      >=9      OP5      +10       +15   .......
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable             UN3119            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +15       +20   .......
 dispersion in water]..............................
Didecanoyl peroxide................................     UN3114           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP6      +30       +35   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Di-(3-methoxybutyl) peroxydicarbonate..............     UN3115            <=52  .......     >=48  .......  .......      OP7       -5        +5   .......
Di-(2-methylbenzoyl)peroxide.......................     UN3112            <=87  .......  .......  .......     >=13      OP5      +30       +35   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Di-(3-methylbenzoyl) peroxide + Benzoyl (3-             UN3115   <=20 + <=18 +  .......     >=58  .......  .......      OP7      +35       +40   .......
 methylbenzoyl) peroxide + Dibenzoyl peroxide......                        <=4
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(2-ethylhexanoylperoxy)hexane..     UN3113           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP5      +20       +25   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
1,1-Dimethyl-3-hydroxybutylperoxyneoheptanoate.....     UN3117            <=52     >=48  .......  .......  .......      OP8        0       +10   .......
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate.......................     UN3116           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP7      +20       +25   .......
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable               UN3119            <=42  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +20       +25   .......
 dispersion in water]..............................
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Di-n-nonanoyl peroxide.............................     UN3116           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
Di-n-octanoyl peroxide.............................     UN3114           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP5      +10       +15   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Dipropionyl peroxide...............................     UN3117            <=27  .......     >=73  .......  .......      OP8      +15       +20   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Disuccinic acid peroxide...........................     UN3116            <=72  .......  .......  .......     >=28      OP7      +10       +15   .......
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide..............     UN3115          >52-82     >=18  .......  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide [as a stable       UN3119            <=52  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +10       +15   .......
 dispersion in water]..............................
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide..............     UN3119          >38-52     >=48  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +10       +15   .......
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide...............     UN3119            <=38     >=62  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +20       +25   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
tert-Hexyl peroxyneodecanoate......................     UN3115            <=71     >=29  .......  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
tert-Hexyl peroxypivalate..........................     UN3115            <=72  .......     >=28  .......  .......      OP7      +10       +15   .......
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate.....     UN3115            <=77     >=23  .......  .......  .......      OP7       -5        +5   .......
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate [as      UN3119            <=52  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8       -5        +5   .......
 a stable dispersion in water].....................
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate.....     UN3117            <=52     >=48  .......  .......  .......      OP8       -5        +5   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Methylcyclohexanone peroxide(s)....................     UN3115            <=67  .......     >=33  .......  .......      OP7      +35       +40   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Peroxylauric acid..................................     UN3118           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8      +35       +40   .......

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                                                                      * * * * * * *
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate...     UN3115           <=100  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP7      +15       +20   .......
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate........     UN3115            <=72  .......     >=28  .......  .......      OP7       -5        +5   .......
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a       UN3119            <=52  .......  .......  .......  .......      OP8       -5        +5   .......
 stable dispersion in water].......................
1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl peroxypivalate............     UN3115            <=77     >=23  .......  .......  .......      OP7        0       +10   .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
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* * * * *

Sec.  173.230  [Amended]

0
55. In Sec.  173.230, remove and reserve paragraph (h).

0
56. In Sec.  173.244, revise paragraph (a)(2) introductory text to read 
as follows:

Sec.  173.244  Bulk packaging for certain pyrophoric liquids (Division 
4.2), dangerous when wet (Division 4.3) materials, and poisonous 
liquids with inhalation hazards (Division 6.1).

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (2) For materials poisonous by inhalation, until December 31, 2027, 
single unit tank car tanks built prior to March 16, 2009, and approved 
by the Tank Car Committee for transportation of the specified material. 
Except as provided in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, tank cars built 
on or after March 16, 2009, used for the transportation of the PIH 
materials listed below, must meet the applicable authorized tank car 
specification listed in the following table:
* * * * *

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57. In Sec.  173.301, revise paragraph (f)(5) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.301  General requirements for shipment of compressed gases 
and other hazardous materials in cylinders, UN pressure receptacles and 
spherical pressure vessels.

* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (5) A pressure relief device is not required on--
    (i) A cylinder 305 mm (12 inches) or less in length, exclusive of 
neck, and 114 mm (4.5 inches) or less in outside diameter, except when 
the cylinder is filled with a liquefied gas for which this part 
requires a service pressure of 1800 psig or higher or a nonliquefied 
gas to a pressure of 1800 psig or higher at 21 [deg]C (70 [deg]F);
    (ii) A cylinder with a water capacity of less than 454 kg (1000 
lbs.) filled with a nonliquefied gas to a pressure of 300 psig or less 
at 21 [deg]C (70 [deg]F), except for a DOT 39 cylinder or a cylinder 
used for acetylene in solution;
    (iii) A cylinder containing a Class 3 or a Class 8 material without 
pressurization, unless otherwise specified for the hazardous material; 
or
    (iv) A UN pressure receptacle transported in accordance with 
paragraph (k) or (l) of this section.
* * * * *

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58. In Sec.  173.303, revise paragraph (f)(1)(i) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.303  Charging of cylinders with compressed gas in solution 
(acetylene).

* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) Each UN acetylene cylinder must conform to ISO 3807:2013(E): 
(IBR, see Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter), have a homogeneous 
monolithic porous mass filler and be charged with acetone or a suitable 
solvent as specified in the standard. UN acetylene cylinders must have 
a minimum test pressure of 52 bar and may be filled up to the pressure 
limits specified in ISO 3807:2013(E). The use of UN tubes and MEGCs is 
not authorized.
* * * * *

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59. In Sec.  173.304a, revise (a)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.304a  Additional requirements for shipment of liquefied 
compressed gases in specification cylinders.

    (a) * * *
    (2) For the gases named, the requirements in table 1 to paragraph 
(a)(2) apply (for cryogenic liquids, see Sec.  173.316):

                       Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    Packaging marked as
                                                    shown in this column
                                                    or of the same type
                                                    with higher service
                                                      pressure must be
                                Maximum permitted     used, except as
          Kind of gas            filling density      provided in Sec.
                                  (percent) (see     Sec.   173.301(l),
                                     Note 1)          173.301a(e), and
                                                    180.205(a) (see the
                                                   following notes after
                                                         the table)
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anhydrous ammonia.............  54...............  DOT-3A480; DOT-
                                                    3AA480; DOT-3A480X;
                                                    DOT-4AA480; DOT-3;
                                                    DOT-3E1800; DOT-
                                                    3AL480.
Bromotrifluoromethane (R-13B1   124..............  DOT-3A400; DOT-
 or H-1301).                                        3AA400; DOT-3B400;
                                                    DOT-4AA480; DOT-
                                                    4B400; DOT-4BA400;
                                                    DOT-4BW400; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3AL400.
Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4,    68...............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
 7, and 8).                                         3AX1800; DOT-
                                                    3AA1800; DOT-
                                                    3AAX1800; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3T1800;
                                                    DOT-3HT2000; DOT-39;
                                                    DOT-3AL1800.
Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4,    70.3.............  DOT-3A2000, DOT-
 7, and 8).                                         3AA2000, DOT-
                                                    3AX2000, DOT-
                                                    3AAX2000, DOT-
                                                    3T2000.
Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4,    73.2.............  DOT-3A2265, DOT-
 7, and 8).                                         3AA2265, DOT-
                                                    3AX2265, DOT-
                                                    3AAX2265, DOT-
                                                    3T2265.
Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4,    74.5.............  DOT-3A2400, DOT-
 7, and 8).                                         3AA2400, DOT-
                                                    3AX2400, DOT-
                                                    3AAX2400, DOT-
                                                    3T2400.

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Carbon dioxide, refrigerated    .................  DOT-4L.
 liquid (see paragraph (e) of
 this section).
Chlorine (see Note 2).........  125..............  DOT-3A480; DOT-
                                                    3AA480; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3BN480; DOT-3E1800.
Chlorodifluroethane or 1-       100..............  DOT-3A150; DOT-
 Chloro-1, 1-difluoroethane (R-                     3AA150; DOT-3B150;
 142b).                                             DOT-4B150; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-3E1800; DOT-39;
                                                    DOT-3AL150.
Chlorodifluoromethane (R-22)    105..............  DOT-3A240; DOT-
 (see Note 8).                                      3AA240; DOT-3B240;
                                                    DOT-4B240; DOT-
                                                    4BA240; DOT-4BW240;
                                                    DOT-4B240ET; DOT-
                                                    4E240; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3AL240.
Chloropentafluorethane (R-115)  110..............  DOT-3A225; DOT-
                                                    3AA225; DOT-3B225;
                                                    DOT-4BA225; DOT-
                                                    4B225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-3E1800; DOT-39;
                                                    DOT-3AL225.
Chlorotrifluoromethane (R-13)   100..............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
 (see Note 8).                                      3AA1800; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3AL1800.
Cyclopropane (see Notes 8 and   55...............  DOT-3A225; DOT-
 9).                                                3A480X; DOT-3AA225;
                                                    DOT-3B225; DOT-
                                                    4AA480; DOT4B225;
                                                    DOT-4BA225; DOT-
                                                    4BW225; DOT-4B240ET;
                                                    DOT-3; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-39; DOT-3AL225.
Dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12)  119..............  DOT-3A225; DOT-
 (see Note 8).                                      3AA225; DOT-3B225;
                                                    DOT-4B225; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-4B240ET; DOT-
                                                    4E225; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3AL225.
Dichlorodifluoromethane and     Not liquid full    DOT-3A240; DOT-
 difluoroethane mixture          at 131 [deg]F.     3AA240; DOT-3B240;
 (constant boiling mixture) (R-                     DOT-3E1800; DOT-
 500) (see Note 8).                                 4B240; DOT-4BA240;
                                                    DOT-4BW240; DOT-
                                                    4E240; DOT-39.
1,1-Difluoroethane (R-152a)     79...............  DOT-3A150; DOT-
 (see Note 8).                                      3AA150; DOT-3B150;
                                                    DOT-4B150; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-3E1800; DOT-
                                                    3AL150.
1,1-Difluoroethylene (R-1132A)  73...............  DOT-3A2200; DOT-
                                                    3AA2200; DOT-
                                                    3AX2200; DOT-
                                                    3AAX2200; DOT-
                                                    3T2200; DOT-39.
Dimethylamine, anhydrous......  59...............  DOT-3A150; DOT-
                                                    3AA150; DOT-3B150;
                                                    DOT-4B150; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    ICC-3E1800.
Ethane (see Notes 8 and 9)....  35.8.............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
                                                    3AX1800; DOT-
                                                    3AA1800; DOT-
                                                    3AAX1800; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3T1800;
                                                    DOT-39; DOT-3AL1800.
Ethane (see Notes 8 and 9)....  36.8.............  DOT-3A2000; DOT-
                                                    3AX2000; DOT-
                                                    3AA2000; DOT-
                                                    3AAX2000; DOT-
                                                    3T2000; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3AL2000
Ethylene (see Notes 8 and 9)..  31.0.............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
                                                    3AX1800; DOT-
                                                    3AA1800; DOT-
                                                    3AAX1800; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3T1800;
                                                    DOT-39; DOT-3AL1800.
Ethylene (see Notes 8 and 9)..  32.5.............  DOT-3A2000; DOT-
                                                    3AX2000; DOT-
                                                    3AA2000; DOT-
                                                    3AAX2000; DOT-
                                                    3T2000; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3AL2000.
Ethylene (see Notes 8 and 9)..  35.5.............  DOT-3A2400; DOT-
                                                    3AX2400; DOT-
                                                    3AA2400; DOT-
                                                    3AAX2400; DOT-
                                                    3T2400; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3AL2400.
Hydrogen chloride, anhydrous..  65...............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
                                                    3AA1800; DOT-
                                                    3AX1800; DOT-
                                                    3AAX1800; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3T1800; DOT-3E1800.
Hydrogen sulfide (Note 10)....  62.5.............  DOT-3A; DOT-3AA; DOT-
                                                    3B; DOT-4B; DOT-4BA;
                                                    DOT-4BW; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-3AL.
Insecticide, gases liquefied    Not liquid full    DOT-3A300; DOT-
 (see Notes 8 and 12).           at 131 [deg]F.     3AA300; DOT-3B300;
                                                    DOT-4B300; DOT-
                                                    4BA300; DOT-4BW300;
                                                    DOT-3E1800.
Liquefied nonflammable gases,   Not liquid full    Specification
 other than classified           at 131 [deg]F.     packaging authorized
 flammable, corrosive, toxic &                      in paragraph (a)(1)
 mixtures or solution thereof                       of this section and
 filled w/nitrogen, carbon                          DOT-3HT; DOT-4D; DOT-
 dioxide, or air (see Notes 7                       4DA; DOT-4DS.
 and 8)..
Methyl acetylene and            Not liquid full    DOT-4B240 without
 propadiene mixtures,            at 131 [deg]F.     brazed seams; DOT-
 stabilized; (see Note 5)..                         4BA240 without
                                                    brazed seams; DOT-
                                                    3A240; DOT-3AA240;
                                                    DOT-3B240; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-4BW240;
                                                    DOT-4E240; DOT-
                                                    4B240ET; DOT-3AL240.
Methyl chloride...............  84...............  DOT-3A225; DOT-
                                                    3AA225; DOT-3B225;
                                                    DOT-4B225; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-3; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-4B240ET.
                                                    Cylinders complying
                                                    with DOT-3A150; DOT-
                                                    3B150; and DOT-4B150
                                                    manufactured prior
                                                    to Dec. 7, 1936 are
                                                    also authorized.
Methyl mercaptan..............  80...............  DOT-3A240; DOT-
                                                    3AA240; DOT-3B240;
                                                    DOT-4B240; DOT-
                                                    4B240ET; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-4BA240; DOT-
                                                    4BW240.
Nitrosyl chloride.............  110..............  DOT-3BN400 only.
Nitrous oxide (see Notes 7, 8,  68...............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
 and 11).                                           3AX1800; DOT-
                                                    3AA1800; DOT-
                                                    3AAX1800; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3T1800;
                                                    DOT-3HT2000; DOT-39;
                                                    DOT-3AL1800.
Nitrous oxide (see Notes 7, 8,  70.3.............  DOT-3A2000, DOT-
 and 11).                                           3AA2000, DOT-
                                                    3AX2000, DOT-
                                                    3AAX2000, DOT-
                                                    3T2000.
Nitrous oxide (see Notes 7, 8,  73.2.............  DOT-3A2265, DOT-
 and 11).                                           3AA2265, DOT-
                                                    3AX2265, DOT-
                                                    3AAX2265, DOT-
                                                    3T2265.
Nitrous oxide (see Notes 7, 8,  74.5.............  DOT-3A2400, DOT-
 and 11).                                           3AA2400, DOT-
                                                    3AX2400, DOT-
                                                    3AAX2400, DOT-
                                                    3T2400.

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Nitrous oxide, refrigerated     .................  DOT-4L.
 liquid (see paragraph (e) of
 this section.).
Refrigerant gas, n.o.s. or      Not liquid full    DOT-3A240; DOT-
 Dispersant gas, n.o.s. (see     at 130 [deg]F.     3AA240; DOT-3B240;
 Notes 8 and 13).                                   DOT-3E1800; DOT-
                                                    4B240; DOT-4BA240;
                                                    DOT-4BW240; DOT-
                                                    4E240; DOT-39; DOT-
                                                    3AL240.
Sulfur dioxide (see note 8)...  125..............  DOT-3A225; DOT-
                                                    3AA225; DOT-3B225;
                                                    DOT-4B225; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-4B240ET; DOT-3;
                                                    DOT-39; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-3AL225.
Sulfur hexafluoride...........  120..............  DOT-3A1000; DOT-
                                                    3AA1000; DOT-
                                                    AAX2400; DOT-3; DOT-
                                                    3AL1000; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-3T1800.
Sulfuryl fluoride.............  106..............  DOT-3A480; DOT-
                                                    3AA480; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-4B480; DOT-
                                                    4BA480; DOT-4BW480.
Tetrafluoroethylene,            90...............  DOT-3A1200; DOT-
 stabilized.                                        3AA1200; DOT-3E1800.
Trifluorochloroethylene,        115..............  DOT-3A300; DOT-
 stabilized.                                        3AA300; DOT-3B300;
                                                    DOT-4B300; DOT-
                                                    4BA300; DOT-4BW300;
                                                    DOT-3E1800.
Trimethylamine, anhydrous.....  57...............  DOT-3A150; DOT-
                                                    3AA150; DOT-3B150;
                                                    DOT-4B150; DOT-
                                                    4BA225; DOT-4BW225;
                                                    DOT-3E1800.
Vinyl chloride (see Note 5)...  84...............  DOT-4B150 without
                                                    brazed seams; DOT-
                                                    4BA225 without
                                                    brazed seams; DOT-
                                                    4BW225; DOT-3A150;
                                                    DOT-3AA150; DOT-
                                                    3E1800; DOT-3AL150.
Vinyl fluoride, stabilized....  62...............  DOT-3A1800; DOT-
                                                    3AA1800; DOT-3E1800;
                                                    DOT-3AL1800.
Vinyl methyl ether, stabilized  68...............  DOT-4B150, without
 (see Note 5).                                      brazed seams; DOT-
                                                    4BA225 without
                                                    brazed seams; DOT-
                                                    4BW225; DOT-3A150;
                                                    DOT-3AA150; DOT-
                                                    3B1800; DOT-3E1800.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Note 1 to paragraph (a)(2): ``Filling density'' means the 
percent ratio of the weight of gas in a packaging to the weight of 
water that the container will hold at 16 [deg]C (60 [deg]F). (1 lb. 
of water = 27.737 in\3\ at 60 [deg]F).

    Note 2 to paragraph (a)(2): Cylinders purchased after Oct. 1, 
1944, for the transportation of chlorine must contain no aperture 
other than that provided in the neck of the cylinder for attachment 
of a valve equipped with an approved pressure relief device. 
Cylinders purchased after November 1, 1935, and filled with chlorine 
may not contain over 68.04 kg (150 lb.) of gas.

    Note 4 to paragraph (a)(2): Special carbon dioxide mining 
devices containing a heating element and filled with not over 2.72 
kg (6 lb.) of carbon dioxide may be filled to a density of not over 
85 percent, provided the cylinder is made of steel with a calculated 
bursting pressure in excess of 39,000 psig, fitted with a frangible 
disc that will operate at not over 57 percent of that pressure, and 
is able to withstand a drop of 10 feet when striking crosswise on a 
steel rail while under a pressure of at least 3,000 psig. Such 
devices must be shipped in strong boxes or must be wrapped in heavy 
burlap and bound by 12-gauge wire with the wire completely covered 
by friction tape. Wrapping must be applied so as not to interfere 
with the functioning of the frangible disc pressure relief device. 
Shipments must be described as ``liquefied carbon dioxide gas 
(mining device)'' and marked, labeled, and certified as prescribed 
for liquefied carbon dioxide.

    Note 5 to paragraph (a)(2): All parts of the valve and pressure 
relief devices in contact with contents of cylinders must be of a 
metal or other material, suitably treated, if necessary, that will 
not cause the formation of any acetylides.

    Note 7 to paragraph (a)(2): Specification 3HT cylinders for 
aircraft use only, having a maximum service life of 24 years. 
Authorized only for nonflammable gases. Cylinders must be equipped 
with pressure relief devices of the frangible disc type that meet 
the requirements of Sec.  173.301(f). Each frangible disc must have 
a rated bursting pressure that does not exceed 90 percent of the 
minimum required test pressure of the cylinder. Discs with fusible 
metal backing are not permitted. Cylinders may be offered for 
transportation only when packaged in accordance with Sec.  
173.301(a)(9).

    Note 8 to paragraph (a)(2): See Sec.  173.301(a)(9).

    Note 9 to paragraph (a)(2): When used for shipment of flammable 
gases, the internal volume of a specification 39 cylinder must not 
exceed 75 cubic inches.

    Note 10 to paragraph (a)(2): Each valve outlet must be sealed by 
a threaded cap or a threaded solid plug.

    Note 11 to paragraph (a)(2):  Must meet the valve and cleaning 
requirements in Sec.  173.302(b).

    Note 12 to paragraph (a)(2):  For an insecticide gas that is 
nontoxic and nonflammable, see Sec.  173.305(c).

    Note 13 to paragraph (a)(2):  For a refrigerant or dispersant 
gas that is nontoxic and nonflammable, see Sec.  173.304(d).

* * * * *

0
60. In Sec.  173.306, revise paragraphs (a)(1), (b) introductory text, 
(h)(2)(i), and (i) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.306  Limited quantities of compressed gases.

    (a) * * *
    (1) When in containers of not more than 4 fluid ounces capacity 
(7.22 cubic inches or less) except cigarette lighters. Additional 
exceptions for certain compressed gases in limited quantities are 
provided in paragraph (i) of this section.
* * * * *
    (b) Exceptions for foodstuffs, soap, biologicals, electronic tubes, 
and audible fire alarm systems. Limited quantities of compressed gases 
(except Division 2.3 gases) for which exceptions are provided as 
indicated by reference to this section in Sec.  172.101 of this 
subchapter, when in conformance with one of the following paragraphs, 
are excepted from labeling, except when offered for transportation or 
transported by aircraft, and the specification packaging requirements 
of this subchapter. For transportation by aircraft, the package must 
conform to the applicable requirements of Sec.  173.27 and only 
packages of hazardous materials authorized aboard passenger-carrying 
aircraft may be transported as a limited quantity. In addition, 
shipments are not subject to subpart F (Placarding) of part 172 of this 
subchapter, to part 174 of this subchapter, except Sec.  174.24, and to 
part 177 of this subchapter, except Sec.  177.817. Additional 
exceptions for certain compressed gases in limited quantities

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are provided in paragraph (i) of this section.
* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) For other than transportation by aircraft, exceptions for 
certain compressed gases in limited quantities are provided in 
paragraph (i) of this section.
* * * * *
    (i) Limited quantities. A limited quantity that conforms to the 
provisions of paragraph (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(5), (b) or, except for 
transportation by aircraft, paragraph (h) of this section is excepted 
from labeling requirements, unless the material is offered for 
transportation or transported by aircraft, and the specification 
packaging requirements of this subchapter when packaged in combination 
packagings according to this paragraph. Packages must be marked in 
accordance with Sec.  172.315(a) or (b), as appropriate. Packages of 
limited quantities intended for transportation by aircraft must conform 
to the applicable requirements (e.g., authorized materials, inner 
packaging quantity limits, and closure securement) of Sec.  173.27 of 
this part. A limited quantity package that conforms to the provisions 
of this section is not subject to the shipping paper requirements of 
subpart C of part 172 of this subchapter, unless the material meets the 
definition of a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, 
or is offered for transportation and transported by aircraft or vessel 
and is eligible for the exceptions provided in Sec.  173.156 of this 
part. Outside packagings conforming to this paragraph are not required 
to be marked ``INSIDE CONTAINERS COMPLY WITH PRESCRIBED REGULATIONS.'' 
In addition, packages of limited quantities are not subject to subpart 
F (Placarding) of part 172 of this subchapter. Each package must 
conform to the packaging requirements of subpart B of this part and may 
not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds) gross weight.
* * * * *

0
61. In Sec.  173.313, revise the introductory text to read as follows:

Sec.  173.313  UN Portable Tank Table for Liquefied Compressed Gases 
and Chemical under Pressure.

    The UN Portable Tank Table for Liquefied Compressed Gases and 
chemical under pressure is referenced in Sec.  172.102(c)(7)(iii) of 
this subchapter for portable tanks that are used to transport liquefied 
compressed gases and chemicals under pressure. The table applies to 
each liquefied compressed gas and chemical under pressure that is 
identified with Special Provision T50 in Column (7) of the Hazardous 
Materials Table in Sec.  172.101. In addition to providing the UN 
identification number and proper shipping name, the table provides the 
minimum design pressures, bottom opening requirements, pressure relief 
device requirements, and degree of filling requirements for liquefied 
compressed gases and chemicals under pressure permitted for 
transportation in a T50 portable tank. In the minimum design pressure 
column, ``small'' means a portable tank with a diameter of 1.5 meters 
or less when measured at the widest part of the shell, ``sunshield'' 
means a portable tank with a shield covering at least the upper third 
of the shell, ``bare'' means no sunshield or insulation is provided, 
and ``insulated'' means a complete cladding of sufficient thickness of 
insulating material necessary to provide a minimum conductance of not 
more than 0.67 w/m2/k. In the pressure relief requirements column, the 
word ``Normal'' denotes that a frangible disc as specified in Sec.  
178.276(e)(3) of this subchapter is not required.
* * * * *

0
 62. In Sec.  173.314, revise notes 1 through 12 to Table 1 to 
Paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  173.314  Compressed gases in tank cars and multi-unit tank cars.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

Table 1 to Paragraph (c)

* * * * *

    Notes to table 1 to paragraph (c):  1. The filling density 
percentage for liquefied gases is hereby defined as the percent 
ratio of the mass of gas in the tank to the mass of water that the 
tank will hold. For determining the water capacity of the tank in 
kilograms, the mass of 1 L of water at 15.5 [deg]C in air is 1 kg 
(the mass of one gallon of water at 60 [deg]F in air is 8.32828 
pounds).
    2. The liquefied gas must be loaded so that the outage is at 
least two percent of the total capacity of the tank at the reference 
temperature of 46 [deg]C (115 [deg]F) for a non-insulated tank; 43 
[deg]C (110 [deg]F) for a tank having a thermal protection system 
incorporating a metal jacket that provides an overall thermal 
conductance at 15.5 [deg]C (60 [deg]F) of no more than 10.22 
kilojoules per hour--per square meter--per degree Celsius (0.5 Btu 
per hour/per square foot/per degree F) temperature differential; and 
41 [deg]C (105 [deg]F) for an insulated tank having an insulation 
system incorporating a metal jacket that provides an overall thermal 
conductance at 15.5 [deg]C (60 [deg]F) of no more than 1.5333 
kilojoules per hour--per square meter--per degree Celsius (0.075 Btu 
per hour/per square foot/per degree F) temperature differential.
    3. The requirements of Sec.  173.24b(a) apply.
    4. The gas pressure at 54.44 [deg]C (130 [deg]F) in any non-
insulated tank car may not exceed 7/10 of the marked test pressure, 
except that a tank may be charged with helium to a pressure of 10 
percent in excess of the marked maximum gas pressure at 54.44 [deg]C 
(130 [deg]F) of each tank.
    5. The liquid portion of the gas at -17.77 [deg]C (0 [deg]F) 
must not completely fill the tank.
    6. The maximum permitted filling density is 125 percent. The 
quantity of chlorine loaded into a single unit-tank car may not be 
loaded in excess of the normal lading weights nor in excess of 81.65 
Mg (90 tons).
    7. 89 percent maximum to 80.1 percent minimum at a test pressure 
of 6.2 bar (90 psig).
    8. 59.6 percent maximum to 53.6 percent minimum at a test 
pressure of 7.2 bar (105 psig).
    9. For a liquefied petroleum gas, the liquefied gas must be 
loaded so that the outage is at least one percent of the total 
capacity of the tank at the reference temperature of 46 [deg]C (115 
[deg]F) for a non-insulated tank; 43 [deg]C (110 [deg]F) for a tank 
having a thermal protection system incorporating a metal jacket that 
provides an overall thermal conductance at 15.5 [deg]C (60 [deg]F) 
of no more than 10.22 kilojoules per hour--per square meter--per 
degree Celsius (0.5 Btu per hour/per square foot/per degree F) 
temperature differential; and 41 [deg]C (105 [deg]F) for an 
insulated tank having an insulation system incorporating a metal 
jacket that provides an overall thermal conductance at 15.5 [deg]C 
(60 [deg]F) of no more than 1.5333 kilojoules per hour--per square 
meter--per degree Celsius (0.075 Btu per hour/per square foot/per 
degree F) temperature differential.
    10. For liquefied petroleum gas and anhydrous ammonia, during 
the months of November through March (winter), the following 
reference temperatures may be used: 38 [deg]C (100 [deg]F) for a 
non-insulated tank; 32 [deg]C (90 [deg]F) for a tank having a 
thermal protection system incorporating a metal jacket that provides 
an overall thermal conductance at 15.5 [deg]C (60 [deg]F) of no more 
than 10.22 kilojoules per hour--per square meter--per degree Celsius 
(0.5 Btu per hour/per square foot/per degree F) temperature 
differential; and 29 [deg]C (85 [deg]F) for an insulated tank having 
an insulation system incorporating a metal jacket and insulation 
that provides an overall thermal conductance at 15.5 [deg]C (60 
[deg]F) of no more than 1.5333 kilojoules per hour--per square 
meter--per degree Celsius (0.075 Btu per hour/per square foot/per 
degree F) temperature differential. The winter reference 
temperatures may only be used for a tank car shipped directly to a 
consumer for unloading and not stored in transit. The offeror of the 
tank must inform each customer that the tank car was filled based on 
winter reference temperatures. The tank must be unloaded as soon as 
possible after March in order to retain the specified outage and to 
prevent a release of hazardous material, which might occur due to 
the tank car becoming liquid full at higher temperatures.
    11. For materials poisonous by inhalation, until December 31, 
2027, the single unit tank car tanks authorized are only those cars 
approved by the Tank Car Committee for

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transportation of the specified material and built prior to March 
16, 2009. After December 31, 2027, all single unit tank cars used in 
PIH/TIH service must meet the requirements of Note 12.
    12. Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, for 
materials poisonous by inhalation, fusion-welded tank car tanks 
built on or after March 16, 2009, used for the transportation of the 
PIH materials noted, must meet the applicable authorized tank car 
specification and must be equipped with a head shield as prescribed 
in Sec.  179.16(c)(1).

* * * * *

Sec.  173.315  [Amended]

0
63. In Sec.  173.315, redesignate paragraph (j)(3) as paragraph 
(j)(1)(iv).

PART 174--CARRIAGE BY RAIL

0
64. The authority citation for part 174 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 33 U.S.C. 1321; 49 CFR 1.81 and 
1.97.

0
65. Revise Sec.  174.5 to read as follows:

Sec.  174.5  Carrier's materials and supplies.

    This subchapter applies to the transportation of a carrier's 
materials and supplies moving by rail, except that the shipper's 
certification is not required when these materials and supplies are 
being transported by the carrier who owns them. The requirements of 
this subchapter do not apply to railway torpedoes or railroad safety 
flares (i.e., fusees) when carried in engines or rail cars. Railway 
torpedoes must be in closed metal boxes when not in use.

0
66. In Sec.  174.55, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.55  General requirements.

    (a) Each package containing a hazardous material being transported 
by rail in a freight container or transport vehicle must be loaded so 
that it cannot fall or slide and must be safeguarded in such a manner 
that other freight cannot fall onto or slide into it under conditions 
normally incident to transportation. When this protection cannot be 
provided by using other freight, it must be provided by blocking and 
bracing. For examples of blocking and bracing in freight containers and 
transport vehicles, see the Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in 
Closed Trailers and Containers (see table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this 
subchapter).
* * * * *

0
67. In Sec.  174.67, revise paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.67  Tank car unloading.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (3) Each hazmat employee who is responsible for unloading must 
secure access to the track to prevent entry by other rail equipment, 
including motorized service vehicles. This requirement may be satisfied 
by lining each switch providing access to the unloading area against 
motion and securing each switch with an effective locking device, or by 
using derails, portable bumper blocks, or other equipment that provides 
an equivalent level of safety.
* * * * *

0
68. In Sec.  174.82, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.82  General requirements for the handling of placarded rail 
cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packages.

    (a) Unless otherwise specified, this subpart does not apply to the 
handling of rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, or bulk 
packagings, which contain Division 1.6, combustible liquids, Division 
6.1 PG III materials, or Class 9 materials.
* * * * *

0
69. In Sec.  174.101, revise paragraph (h) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.101  Loading Class 1 (explosive) materials.

* * * * *
    (h) Packages containing any Division 1.1 or 1.2 (explosive) 
materials for (see Sec.  174.104), detonators, detonator assemblies, or 
boosters with detonators must be securely blocked and braced to prevent 
the packages from changing position, falling to the floor, or sliding 
into each other, under conditions normally incident to transportation. 
Class 1 (explosive) materials must be loaded so as to avoid transfer at 
stations. For recommended methods of blocking and bracing, see the 
Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers 
(see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter). Heavy packages or 
containers must be trucked, rolled, or moved by skids, fork trucks, or 
other handling devices and may not be dropped from trucks, platforms, 
or cars. Planks for rolling trucks from platforms to cars must have 
beveled ends. Loading platforms and the shoes of each workman must be 
free from grit. All possible precautions must be taken against fire. 
Class 1 (explosive) materials must be kept in a safe place and 
inaccessible to unauthorized persons while being held by a carrier for 
loading or delivery.
* * * * *

0
70. In Sec.  174.112, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.112  Loading Division 1.3 materials and Division 1.2 
(explosive) materials (Also see Sec.  174.101).

* * * * *
    (b) Except as provided in Sec.  174.101(b), (n), or (o), Division 
1.3 materials and Division 1.2 (explosive) materials must be 
transported in a closed car or container car which is in good 
condition, and into which sparks cannot enter. The car does not require 
the car certificates prescribed in Sec.  174.104(c) through (f). If the 
doors are not tight, they must be stripped to prevent the entrance of 
sparks. Wood floored cars must be equipped with spark shields (see 
Sec.  174.104). Packages of Division 1.3 materials and Division 1.2 
(explosive) materials must be blocked and braced to prevent their 
shifting and possible damage due to shifting of other freight during 
transportation. For recommended methods of blocking and bracing see the 
Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers 
(see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter).
* * * * *

0
71. In Sec.  174.115, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.115  Loading Division 1.4 (explosive) materials.

    (a) Division 1.4 (explosive) materials may be loaded into any 
closed car in good condition, or into any container car in good 
condition. Car certificates are not required. Packages of Division 1.4 
(explosive) materials must be blocked and braced to prevent their 
shifting and possible damage due to shifting of other freight during 
transportation. For methods of recommended loading and bracing see the 
Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers 
(see Table 1 to Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter).
* * * * *

0
72. In Sec.  174.290, revise paragraphs (h) and (i) to read as follows:

Sec.  174.290  Materials extremely poisonous by inhalation shipped by, 
for, or to the Department of Defense.

* * * * *
    (h) When a material extremely poisonous by inhalation is 
transported in drums in a boxcar, they must be loaded from ends of the 
car toward the space between the car doors, and there braced by center 
gates and wedges.
    (i) The doorways of a boxcar in which a material poisonous by 
inhalation is being transported must be protected.

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PART 175--CARRIAGE BY AIRCRAFT

0
73. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 44701; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

0
74. In Sec.  175.1, revise the section heading and paragraph (a) to 
read as follows:

Sec.  175.1  Purpose, scope, and applicability.

    (a) This part prescribes the requirements that apply to the 
transportation of hazardous materials in commerce aboard (including 
attached to or suspended from) an aircraft. The requirements in this 
part are in addition to other requirements contained in parts 171, 172, 
173, 178, and 180 of this subchapter.
* * * * *

0
75. In Sec.  175.9, revise paragraph (a) and paragraph (b)(6) 
introductory text to read as follows:

Sec.  175.9  Special aircraft operations.

    (a) This section applies to rotorcraft external load operations 
transporting hazardous material on board, attached to, or suspended 
from an aircraft. Operators must have all applicable requirements 
prescribed in 14 CFR part 133 approved by the FAA Administrator prior 
to accepting or transporting hazardous material. In addition, 
rotorcraft external load operations must be approved by the Associate 
Administrator prior to the initiation of such operations.
    (b) * * *
    (6) Hazardous materials that are loaded and carried on or in cargo 
only aircraft, and that are to be dispensed or expended during flight 
for weather control, environmental restoration or protection, forest 
preservation and protection, flood control, avalanche control, 
landslide clearance, or ice jam control purposes, when the following 
requirements are met:
* * * * *

PART 176--CARRIAGE BY VESSEL

0
76. The authority citation for part 176 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 44701; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

Sec.  176.11  [Amended]

0
77. In Sec.  176.11, remove and reserve paragraph (e).

PART 177--CARRIAGE BY PUBLIC HIGHWAY

0
78. The authority citation for part 177 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 44701; sec. 112 of Pub. L. 103-
311, 108 Stat. 1673, 1676 (1994); sec. 32509 of Pub. L. 112-141, 126 
Stat. 405, 805 (2012); 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

0
79. In Sec.  177.817, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  177.817  Shipping papers.

* * * * *
    (d) Applicability. This section does not apply to a material that 
is excepted from shipping paper requirements as specified in Sec.  
172.200 of this subchapter.
* * * * *

0
80. In Sec.  177.835, revise the section heading to read as follows:

Sec.  177.835  Class 1 (explosive) materials.

* * * * *

0
81. In Sec.  177.837, revise the section heading to read as follows:

Sec.  177.837  Class 3 (flammable liquid) materials.

* * * * *

0
82. In Sec.  177.841, revise the section heading to read as follows:

Sec.  177.841  Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials and Division 2.3 
(poisonous gas) materials.

* * * * *

0
83. In Sec.  177.842, revise paragraph (b)(2) introductory text to read 
as follows:

Sec.  177.842  Class 7 (radioactive) material.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) Where more than one group of packages is present in any single 
storage location, a single group may not have a total transport index 
greater than 50. Each group of packages must be handled and stored 
together no closer than 6 m (20 feet) (measured edge to edge) to any 
other group. The following table is to be used in accordance with the 
provisions of paragraph (b) of this section:
* * * * *

0
84. In Sec.  177.848, revise paragraph (e)(6) to read as follows:

Sec.  177.848  Segregation of hazardous materials.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (6) When the Sec.  172.101 table or Sec.  172.402 of this 
subchapter requires a package to bear a subsidiary hazard label, 
segregation appropriate to the subsidiary hazard must be applied when 
that segregation is more restrictive than that required by the primary 
hazard. However, hazardous materials of the same class may be stored 
together without regard to segregation required for any secondary 
hazard if the materials are not capable of reacting dangerously with 
each other and causing combustion or dangerous evolution of heat, 
evolution of flammable, poisonous, or asphyxiant gases, or formation of 
corrosive or unstable materials.
* * * * *

PART 178--SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGINGS

0
85. The authority citation for part 178 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 44701; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

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86. In Sec.  178.50, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  178.50  Specification 4B welded or brazed steel cylinders.

    (a) Type, size, pressure, and application. A DOT 4B is a welded or 
brazed steel cylinder with water capacity (nominal) not over 1,000 
pounds and a service pressure of at least 150 but not over 500 psig. 
Longitudinal seams must be forged lap-welded or brazed. Cylinders 
closed in by spinning process are not authorized.
* * * * *

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87. In Sec.  178.337-1, revise the last sentence of paragraph (f) to 
read as follows:

Sec.  178.337-1  General requirements.

* * * * *
    (f) * * * The postweld heat treatment must be as prescribed in 
Section VIII of the ASME Code, but in no event at less than 1,050 
[deg]F cargo tank metal temperature.
* * * * *

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88. In 178.338-10, revise paragraph (c)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  178.338-10  Accident damage protection.

    (c) * * *
    (2) Conform to the requirements of Sec.  178.345-8(d).
* * * * *

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89. In 178.601, revise paragraph (g)(2)(vi) to read as follows:

Sec.  178.601  General requirements.

* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (vi) When the outer packaging is intended to contain inner 
packagings for liquids and is not leakproof or is intended to contain 
inner packagings for solids and is not siftproof, a means of containing 
any liquid or solid contents in the event of leakage must be provided 
in the form of a leakproof liner, plastic bag, or other equally 
efficient means of

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containment. For packagings containing liquids, the absorbent material 
required in paragraph (g)(2)(v) of this section must be placed inside 
as the means of containing liquid contents; and
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PART 180--CONTINUING QUALIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PACKAGINGS

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90. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 44701; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

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91. In Sec.  180.507, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  180.507  Qualification of tank cars.

* * * * *
    (b)(1) Tank cars prescribed in the following table are no longer 
authorized for construction but may remain in hazardous materials 
service provided they conform to all applicable safety requirements of 
this subchapter:

                       Table 1 to Paragraph (b)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Specification prescribed in the       Other specifications
         current regulations                   permitted          Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
105A200W.............................  105A100W................        1
105A200ALW...........................  105A100ALW..............        1
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Note 1 to Table 1 to paragraph (b)(1): Tanks built as 
Specification DOT 105A100W or DOT 105A100ALW may be altered and 
converted to DOT 105A200W and DOT 105A200ALW, respectively.

    (2) [Reserved]
    (3) Specification DOT-113A175W, DOT-113C60W, DOT-113D60W, and DOT-
113D120W tank cars may continue in use, but new construction is not 
authorized.
    (4) Class DOT 105A and 105S tank cars used to transport hydrogen 
chloride, refrigerated liquid under the terms of DOT-E 3992 may 
continue in service, but new construction is not authorized.
    (5) Specification DOT-103A-ALW, 103AW, 103ALW, 103ANW, 103BW, 
103CW, 103DW, 103EW, and 104W tank cars may continue in use, but new 
construction is not authorized.

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92. In Sec.  180.605, revise the section heading and paragraph (b)(5) 
to read as follows:

Sec.  180.605  Requirements for periodic testing, inspection, and 
repair of portable tanks.

    (b) * * *
    (5) The portable tank is in an unsafe operating condition.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 6, 2022, under the 
authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Tristan H. Brown,
Deputy Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-26960 Filed 12-23-22; 8:45 am]
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