Domestic carriers can now use electronic emergency response information instead of paper
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a final rule that changes how domestic carriers and facility operators handle emergency response information.
Why it matters: This is a minor administrative change that replaces a requirement for paper documentation with an option for digital files.
Who it affects
- Domestic carriers of hazardous materials
This rule was issued by the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register before making compliance changes.
Agency: Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document