Emergency response information clarified in PHMSA final rule
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule that amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations to clarify requirements governing emergency response information services provided by arrangement with hazardous materials offerors (shippers).
In order to preserve the effectiveness of these arrangements for providing accurate and timely emergency response information, PHMSA is requiring basic identifying information (offeror name or contract number) to be included on shipping papers. This information will enable the emergency response information provider to identify the offeror on whose behalf it is accepting responsibility for providing emergency response information in the event of a hazardous materials incident and obtain additional information about the hazardous material as needed.
The effective date of this final rule is October 1, 2010. PHMSA is authorizing immediate voluntary compliance beginning November 18, 2009. To view the final rule, click here.
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