DOT adopts special permit for transporting small amounts of refrigerant gases
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is adopting a specific rule (Special Permit 21287) regarding how certain appliances are moved. This applies to machines like household refrigerators, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers that contain small amounts of low-flammability refrigerant gases.
Why it matters: This is an administrative update designed to make it easier and faster for manufacturers and shippers to move common household appliances containing these specific gases without extra paperwork.
Who it affects
- Manufacturers of refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers
This rule was issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full technical details before relying on it.
Agency: Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document