PHMSA removes duplicate list of hazardous substances
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is changing how it identifies certain hazardous substances. Currently, the agency maintains its own list of chemicals that are also tracked by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Why it matters: This is a minor administrative cleanup designed to reduce redundancy between two government agencies.
Who it affects
- Companies that transport or handle hazardous materials
This action was taken by the Transportation Department’s PHMSA; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before relying on these regulations.
Agency: Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document