Advisory Notice: Notice of Intent To Provide Compliance Date Extension for Air-Passenger Notification of Hazardous Material Restrictions, 69926-69927 [2012-28252]
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Administration (RSPA), have collected
hazardous materials incident reports for
over 40 years. The Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171–
180) establish requirements for an
immediate report (see § 171.15) and a
detailed incident report (Form DOT
F5800.1; see § 171.16). Over 500,000
detailed incident reports have been
collected over time. The incident data
and information is generally used by
PHMSA to:
1. Evaluate regulatory effectiveness;
2. Determine the need for regulatory
changes to address changing
transportation safety problems;
3. Identify major problem or risk areas
that should receive priority attention;
4. Chart trends;
5. Identify problems and training
inadequacies;
6. Evaluate packages and packaging;
7. Assess ways to reduce releases;
8. Aid the targeting of enforcement
activities; and
9. Assist in evaluating fitness for
special permits and approvals.
II. Purpose of This Notice
Section 33006(a) of MAP–21 (Pub. L.
112–141 § 33006(a), 126 Stat. 835, July
6, 2012) requires the Department to
conduct an assessment to improve the
collection, analysis, reporting, and use
of data related to accidents and
incidents involving the transportation of
hazardous materials.
Section 33006(b) requires the
Department to rely on the results of the
assessment to develop an action plan
and timeline for improving the
collection, analysis, reporting, and use
of data related to accidents and
incidents involving the transportation of
hazardous materials.
The provisions of MAP–21 set an
expedited timeline, with the assessment
due not later than six months after the
date of enactment (§ 33006(a)) and the
action plan due three months after
(§ 33006(b)). Upon completion of the
action plan and timeline the agency has
fifteen days to submit them to Congress
(§ 33006(c)).
In this notice, PHMSA is soliciting
information, comments, and inputs
related to the required elements of the
assessment contained in MAP–21.
Specifically, please provide comments
on your view of the methods used by
PHMSA to collect, analyze, report, and
use data. Also, please provide
comments on the adequacy of and
suggestions for improvement to:
1. Information requested on the
accident and incident reporting forms
required to be submitted to PHMSA;
2. Methods used by PHMSA to verify
that the information provided on such
forms is accurate and complete;
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3. Accident and incident reporting
requirements, including whether such
requirements should be expanded to
include shippers and consignees of
hazardous materials;
4. Resources of PHMSA related to
data collection, analysis, and reporting,
including staff and information
technology; and
5. The database used by PHMSA for
recording and reporting such accidents
and incidents, including the ability of
users to adequately search the database
and find information.
Issued in Washington, DC, on November
15, 2012 under authority delegated in 49 CFR
Part 1.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous
Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012–28245 Filed 11–20–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2009–0126; Notice No.
12–12]
Advisory Notice: Notice of Intent To
Provide Compliance Date Extension
for Air-Passenger Notification of
Hazardous Material Restrictions
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: Advisory notice.
AGENCY:
PHMSA and the Federal
Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office
of Security and Hazardous Materials
Safety hereby provide notification of our
intent to extend the compliance date for
certain provisions adopted in a January
19, 2011 final rule (PHMSA–2009–0126;
76 FR 3308) by no less than one year
beyond the current January 1, 2013
compliance date in a future rulemaking
action. This notice is intended to
provide the widest dissemination of our
planned future action to all potentially
affected parties and to allow for
development of a collaborative
approach to implementing air-passenger
notifications between interested
government, commercial, and private
entities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Stevens, Department of
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration,
Standards and Rulemaking Division
(PHH–10), (202) 366–8553, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
20590.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 175.25 of the Hazardous
Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR
Parts 171–180) prescribes the
requirements for air-passenger
notification of hazardous materials
restrictions. One primary purpose for
this regulation is to enhance public
safety awareness regarding the carriage
of hazardous materials onboard aircraft,
either as carry-on items or in checked
baggage. Improved public safety
awareness facilitates passenger
compliance with applicable regulatory
requirements, thus enhancing overall
aviation safety by reducing the
likelihood of inappropriate items being
transported onboard aircraft. On January
19, 2011, PHMSA amended 49 CFR
175.25 (PHMSA–2009–0126; 76 FR
3308). The amendments included
requirements for passenger notification
during ticket purchase and flight checkin, and are effective January 1, 2013.
While PHMSA has the primary
responsibility for issuing 49 CFR
regulations, the FAA has primary
responsibility for overseeing compliance
with these regulations as they pertain to
air transport. Since publication of the
January 19, 2011 final rule, PHMSA and
the FAA have received numerous
inquiries regarding specific
interpretations of the amended
requirements and the acceptability of
certain means of compliance with the
revised regulations. This notice
responds to administrative appeals that
request up to a two-year extension of the
compliance date of the adopted
passenger notification provisions under
§ 175.25 of the HMR.
II. Public Meeting
Subsequent to issuance of the January
19, 2011 final rule, PHMSA and the
FAA received numerous written and
oral comments requesting additional
time for affected entities to implement
the new provisions in a more effective
and cooperative manner. As a result, a
public meeting was held on August 16,
2012, in Washington, DC, to discuss
issues and concerns of participants and
regulators alike. Consequently, PHMSA
and the FAA jointly announced that we
seek further collaboration with the airpassenger transportation community in
defining what constitutes compliance
with the new provisions, to reduce or
eliminate any ambiguities, and to bring
more transparency to the process.
III. Conclusion
PHMSA and FAA agree that delaying
the full compliance date of revised
§ 175.25 is warranted, particularly if a
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delay supports the implementation of
more effective methods for increasing
passenger awareness of, and compliance
with, the HMR. Additionally, we
acknowledge that better notification of
industry stakeholders is necessary if we
wish to gain widespread support of the
collaborative approach to implementing
effective and value-added solutions as
discussed during the August 16, 2012
public meeting.
Therefore, PHMSA and FAA are
providing this notification of our intent
to extend in a future rulemaking action,
the compliance date by no less than one
year, beyond the current January 1, 2013
compliance date. We look forward to
collaborating with all interested parties
as we move forward to address this
issue and enhance aviation safety.
Issued in Washington, DC on November 15,
2012 under authority delegated in 49 CFR
Part 106.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous
Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012–28252 Filed 11–20–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0247; Notice No.
12–09]
International Standards on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public
Meeting
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), Department of
Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice is to advise
interested persons that PHMSA will
conduct a public meeting in preparation
for the 42nd session of the United
Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on
the Transport of Dangerous Goods
(UNSCOE TDG) to be held December 3
to 11, 2012, in Geneva, Switzerland.
During this meeting, PHMSA is also
soliciting comments relative to potential
new work items which may be
considered for inclusion in its
international agenda.
Information Regarding The UNSCOE
TDG Public Meeting:
DATES: Wednesday, November 28, 2012;
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the DOT Headquarters, West Building,
Conference Rooms 8–10, 1200 New
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Registration: It is requested that
attendees pre-register for this meeting
by completing the form at https://
www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/
international. Failure to pre-register
may delay your access to the building.
Participants attending in person are
encouraged to arrive early to allow time
for security checks necessary to obtain
access to the building.
Conference Call Capability/Live
Meeting Information: Conference call-in
and ‘‘live meeting’’ capability will be
provided for this meeting. Specific
information on call-in and live meeting
access will be posted when available at
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/
regs/international.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vincent Babich or Kevin Leary, Office of
Hazardous Materials Safety,
International Standards, Department of
Transportation, Washington, DC 20590;
(202) 366–8553.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
primary purpose of this meeting will be
to prepare for the 42nd session of the
UNSCOE TDG. The 42nd session of the
UNSCOE TDG is the final meeting
scheduled for the 2011–2012 biennium.
The UNSCOE will consider proposals
for the 18th Revised Edition of the
United Nations Recommendations on
the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Model Regulations which will be
implemented within relevant domestic,
regional, and international regulations
from January 1, 2015. Copies of working
documents, informal documents, and
the meeting agenda may be obtained
from the United Nations Transport
Division’s Web site at https://
www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/
dgsubc3/c3age.html.
General topics on the agenda for the
UNSCOE TDG meeting include:
• Explosives and related matters
• Listing, classification and packing
• Electric storage systems
• Miscellaneous proposals of
amendments to the Model Regulations
• Cooperation with the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• Global harmonization of transport of
dangerous goods regulations
• New proposals for amendments to the
Model Regulations
• Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals (GHS)
Since this is the final session of the
UNSCOE TDG for the current biennium,
the Sub-Committee will establish its
work plan for the 2013–2014 biennium
during this meeting. PHMSA is
soliciting comments and input for the
2013–2014 biennium work plan.
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Following the 42nd session of the
UNSCOE TDG, a copy of the SubCommittee’s report will be available at
the United Nations Transport Division’s
web site at https://www.unece.org/trans/
main/dgdb/dgsubc3/c3rep.html.
PHMSA’s site at https://
www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/
international provides additional
information regarding the UNSCOE TDG
and related matters.
Issued in Washington, DC, on November
15, 2012 under authority delegated in 49 CFR
part 106.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous
Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012–28253 Filed 11–20–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2012–0280; Notice No.
12–11]
Safety Advisory Notice: Safety
Advisory for Shippers and Carriers of
Air Bags
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: Safety Advisory Notice.
AGENCY:
PHMSA has been alerted by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) that
counterfeit air bags have been sold as
replacement parts to consumers and
repair professionals. These counterfeit
products may contain unapproved
explosives and thus pose additional
transportation risks when compared to
air bags manufactured through
legitimate means. Therefore, PHMSA is
issuing this Safety Advisory Notice to
(1) notify shippers and carriers of
problems involving counterfeit air bags;
(2) provide guidance on the proper
classification of air bags; (3) specify
provisions applicable to devices
containing unapproved explosives; and
(4) provide the next steps that PHMSA
will take to address this problem.
Consumers or repair professionals who
suspect they have a counterfeit air bag
should contact a call center established
by their auto manufacturer. A list of
these call centers and other additional
information, including the list of
vehicles that may contain counterfeit air
bags, can be found at www.SaferCar.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Field Operations Division, Office of
Hazardous Materials Safety, (202) 366–
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2012-28252]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0126; Notice No. 12-12]
Advisory Notice: Notice of Intent To Provide Compliance Date
Extension for Air-Passenger Notification of Hazardous Material
Restrictions
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.
ACTION: Advisory notice.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office
of Security and Hazardous Materials Safety hereby provide notification
of our intent to extend the compliance date for certain provisions
adopted in a January 19, 2011 final rule (PHMSA-2009-0126; 76 FR 3308)
by no less than one year beyond the current January 1, 2013 compliance
date in a future rulemaking action. This notice is intended to provide
the widest dissemination of our planned future action to all
potentially affected parties and to allow for development of a
collaborative approach to implementing air-passenger notifications
between interested government, commercial, and private entities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Stevens, Department of
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
Standards and Rulemaking Division (PHH-10), (202) 366-8553, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 175.25 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR
Parts 171-180) prescribes the requirements for air-passenger
notification of hazardous materials restrictions. One primary purpose
for this regulation is to enhance public safety awareness regarding the
carriage of hazardous materials onboard aircraft, either as carry-on
items or in checked baggage. Improved public safety awareness
facilitates passenger compliance with applicable regulatory
requirements, thus enhancing overall aviation safety by reducing the
likelihood of inappropriate items being transported onboard aircraft.
On January 19, 2011, PHMSA amended 49 CFR 175.25 (PHMSA-2009-0126; 76
FR 3308). The amendments included requirements for passenger
notification during ticket purchase and flight check-in, and are
effective January 1, 2013. While PHMSA has the primary responsibility
for issuing 49 CFR regulations, the FAA has primary responsibility for
overseeing compliance with these regulations as they pertain to air
transport. Since publication of the January 19, 2011 final rule, PHMSA
and the FAA have received numerous inquiries regarding specific
interpretations of the amended requirements and the acceptability of
certain means of compliance with the revised regulations. This notice
responds to administrative appeals that request up to a two-year
extension of the compliance date of the adopted passenger notification
provisions under Sec. 175.25 of the HMR.
II. Public Meeting
Subsequent to issuance of the January 19, 2011 final rule, PHMSA
and the FAA received numerous written and oral comments requesting
additional time for affected entities to implement the new provisions
in a more effective and cooperative manner. As a result, a public
meeting was held on August 16, 2012, in Washington, DC, to discuss
issues and concerns of participants and regulators alike. Consequently,
PHMSA and the FAA jointly announced that we seek further collaboration
with the air-passenger transportation community in defining what
constitutes compliance with the new provisions, to reduce or eliminate
any ambiguities, and to bring more transparency to the process.
III. Conclusion
PHMSA and FAA agree that delaying the full compliance date of
revised Sec. 175.25 is warranted, particularly if a
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delay supports the implementation of more effective methods for
increasing passenger awareness of, and compliance with, the HMR.
Additionally, we acknowledge that better notification of industry
stakeholders is necessary if we wish to gain widespread support of the
collaborative approach to implementing effective and value-added
solutions as discussed during the August 16, 2012 public meeting.
Therefore, PHMSA and FAA are providing this notification of our
intent to extend in a future rulemaking action, the compliance date by
no less than one year, beyond the current January 1, 2013 compliance
date. We look forward to collaborating with all interested parties as
we move forward to address this issue and enhance aviation safety.
Issued in Washington, DC on November 15, 2012 under authority
delegated in 49 CFR Part 106.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-28252 Filed 11-20-12; 8:45 am]
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