September 1, 2023. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
49 CFR Part 172
[Docket No. PHMSA–2021–0058 (HM–264A)] RIN 2137–AF55
Hazardous Materials: Suspension of HMR Amendments Authorizing Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: PHMSA, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to suspend authorization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation in rail tank cars pursuant to a final rule published on July 24, 2020, pending the earlier of either completion of a companion rulemaking evaluating potential modifications to requirements governing rail tank car transportation of LNG, or June 30, 2025.
DATES: This final rule is effective on October 31, 2023.
Read More: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-01/pdf/2023-18569.pdf