PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ADJUSTING REGISTRATION AND FEE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Hazardous Materials: Adjusting Registration and Fee Assessment Program.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 20 by Paul J. Roberti, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Summary: PHMSA is withdrawing its proposed rulemaking that would have increased registration fees for persons who transport, or offer for transportation, certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials.

For more information, contact Yul B. Baker, Jr, Standards and Rulemaking Division, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department...