Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration October 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice announces a virtual public meeting and forum titled: ``Liquefied Natural Gas Research and Development Public Meeting and Forum.'' The public meeting and forum will serve as an opportunity for pipeline stakeholders to discuss research gaps and challenges in the LNG industry. Furthermore, it will also serve as a venue for PHMSA, public interest groups, industry, academia, intergovernmental partners, and the public to collaborate on PHMSA's future R&D agenda.

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.

PHMSA is publishing this notice setting forth and requesting comments from the public and other interested parties regarding its policy on classification of articles containing hazardous materials used in vehicles, vessels, or aircraft to enhance safety to persons. These articles are described as ``Safety devices, electrically initiated, 9'' for purposes of transportation under the U.S. hazardous material regulations.