Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-07253
Notice of Applications for Special Permits for Hazardous Materials Transportation
Buyer
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-07253
This notice from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under the Department of Transportation, announces the receipt of applications for new special permits related to hazardous materials transportation. - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Applicants (OEMs and Vendors): - Amazon.com, Inc. - Zhejiang Meenyu Can Industry Co., Ltd. - Blue Origin, LLC - Zipline International Inc. - Heli-1 Corporation - Filtrous Corp. - Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc. - American Mobile Research, Inc. - Hillcrest Aircraft Company - Atlas Chemical Corp. - Sunrise Air Cargo - R. J. Corman Railroad Company/Nashville & Eastern Railroad Line - International Isotopes Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Applications for special permits to transport hazardous materials - Requests include regulatory exceptions for: - Alternative packaging and containers (including non-DOT specification) - Transportation to remote areas - Use of unmanned autonomous vehicles - Electronic documentation for hazardous materials shipments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Focus is on regulatory modifications and authorizations for hazardous materials transport - Public comment is invited on these applications - No direct procurement of goods or services is being solicited in this notice
Description
The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has received applications for new special permits related to the transportation of hazardous materials. These permits involve modifications and authorizations for transporting various hazardous materials under specific regulations and conditions, including the use of alternative packaging, transportation to remote areas, and the use of unmanned autonomous vehicles. Comments on these applications are due by May 15, 2026, and the applications are available for public inspection.