DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

49 CFR Parts 171 and 173

[Docket No. PHMSA–2025–0101 (HM–268M)]

RIN 2137–AG15

Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21287

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

SUMMARY: This NPRM proposes to adopt a special permit into the hazardous materials regulations to streamline the transportation of small refrigerating machines that contain limited quantities of certain flammable gases, including common household appliances such as refrigerators, window-mounted airconditioning units, and dehumidifiers.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 2, 2025.

READ MORE: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12121.pdf