Transportation of hazardous substances

Journal Article · Thu Feb 22 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Fed. Regist. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6796690

The U.S. Materials Transportation Bureau (MTB) proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to address the transportation of hazardous substances that may threaten public health and safety or property when discharged in certain quantities. This proposal is necessary to recognize some of the harmful characteristics of such materials which resulted in their designation as hazardous substances by the EPA. The proposed regulations would apply only to materials listed now or later in the Hazardous Materials Table and identified therein as hazardous substances. The Hazardous Materials Table lists many petrochemicals, e.g., acetaldehyde, acetic acid, acrolein, and acrylonitrile. This proposal applies to such materials in both interstate and intrastate transportation. Comments must be received by the MTB on or before 4/23/79. Public hearings are scheduled for 2/27/79 and 3/14/79.

• OSTI ID: 6796690
• Journal Information: Fed. Regist. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Fed. Regist. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 44:37; ISSN FEREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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