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PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations
The Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)--the federal agency that regulates the multi-modal transportation of hazmat--is proposing several potentially-significant revisions to its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs), according to an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) published on July 5, 2023. According to the Notice, "PHMSA is publishing this ANPRM to solicit stakeholder feedback on initiatives PHMSA is considering that may modernize the Hazardous Materials Regul
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Who is subject to hazmat registration and training rules?
Operating large trucks and buses on public highways can be dangerous, but adding hazardous materials to the mix can significantly raise the stakes and warrants extra caution. At Trucksafe, we talk a lot about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and how they impact fleets, but we spend less time addressing the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs), an entirely separate body of the federal law. If you transport or otherwise handle hazardous materials, it's imperative you underst
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