PHMSA clarifies hazmat definitions

Aug. 10, 2006
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has made some corrections that apply to definitions of a hazmat employee, employer, shipping papers, and security plans, according to information published in the Federal Register August 8.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has made some corrections that apply to definitions of a hazmat employee, employer, shipping papers, and security plans, according to information published in the Federal Register August 8.

The final rule corrections (49 CFR Part 171) reply to a number of questions received by PHMSA from the regulated community and the confusion about some of the regulations.

To see the PHMSA corrections, click here for the Federal Register.