Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 107
[Docket No. PHMSA–2025–0095 (HM–268G)]
RIN 2137–AG09 Hazardous Materials: Improving Efficiencies for Special Permits and Approvals Renewals
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Hazardous Materials Program Procedures to allow an application to renew a special permit or approval to be filed any time on or before its expiration date rather than requiring the renewal application to be filed 60 days in advance as under the current regulations.
DATES: Effective September 3, 2026.
READ MORE: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15811.pdf