Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Parts 171 and 174
[Docket No. PHMSA–2025–0099 (HM–268K)]
RIN 2137–AG13 Hazardous Materials: Removing Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This final rule reduces undue regulatory burdens by eliminating or replacing various rail transportation requirements that are either obsolete, overly burdensome, or conflict with other requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
DATES: This final rule is effective September 3, 2026.
READ MORE: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15815.pdf