Have Feedback on Hazardous Materials Regulations? Now's Your Opportunity to Influence Change
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has opened the door for stakeholders like you to weigh in on the future of hazardous materials regulations—and your input could help shape smarter, more efficient compliance standards across the energy and hazmat sectors.
Why This Matters
PHMSA is conducting a broad Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to evaluate whether certain sections of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) are outdated, overly burdensome, or unnecessarily costly. The goal? Eliminate regulatory friction, support domestic energy development, and improve government efficiency—while maintaining safety.
This rulemaking review includes:
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Reporting requirements
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Special permit processes
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Packaging standards
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Small business impacts
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Training mandates
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And more
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why are we doing it this way?” — this is your chance to make your voice heard.
What PHMSA Wants From You
PHMSA is specifically seeking public comment on:
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Regulations that impose more burden than benefit
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Special permits with strong safety records that should be codified into regulation
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Ways to streamline or modernize compliance
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How to minimize impact on small businesses
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Any current rules that limit innovation or efficiency
Whether you’re a carrier, shipper, energy producer, safety manager, or training provider, your feedback could help shape the next generation of hazmat safety and compliance.
Deadline to Submit Comments: August 4, 2025
Late comments may still be considered, but timely submission ensures your voice is heard during the formal review period.
How to Submit Your Comments
You can submit your feedback directly to PHMSA using one of the following methods:
➡️ Online (Preferred & Easiest):
Go to https://www.regulations.gov
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Enter Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0032 (HM-265B)
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Follow the instructions to upload your comments
📝 Be sure to clearly identify your submission with the docket number:
PHMSA-2025-0032 (HM-265B)
