Federal Register #2026-11798

PHMSA Actions on Special Permits for Hazardous Materials Transportation

This notice announces the Department of Transportation's (PHMSA) actions on special permit applications for hazardous materials transportation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - KULR Technology Corporation - Amazon.com, Inc. - Daicel Safety Systems (Thailand) Company Limited - Dragonfly Energy Corp - Zhejiang Topflying Metal Packaging Co., Ltd. - Zhejiang Rein Gas Equipment Co., Ltd. - The Research Foundation for The State University of New York - Arkedge Space Inc - CSX Transportation, Inc - Lucid USA, Inc - Heli-1 Corporation - Honeywell Intellectual Properties Inc. - Space BD Inc - Rampart Aviation, LLC - Rawhide Leasing Company LLC - American Mobile Research, Inc. - Zero Motorcycles Inc - Government of Thailand Royal Thai Navy - Eagle Chem LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Special permits for transportation of hazardous materials - Types of materials include: - Lithium-ion batteries (including prototype and damaged batteries) - Pressure vessels - Non-DOT specification containers - Hazardous materials in alternative packaging - Hazardous materials transported by vessel, air, or rail - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Modifications to engineering documents for hazardous materials packaging - Authorization for transportation using non-standard containers or in remote locations - Use of electronic documentation for rail shipments - Permits address both granting and denial/withdrawal of applications - Focus on safety and compliance with hazardous materials regulations

Description

This notice from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announces the granting or denial of special permit applications related to hazardous materials transportation. It details modifications and authorizations for transporting various hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries and pressure vessels, under specific conditions. The notice includes information on how to submit comments and references supporting documents and applications. Comments on the applications must be received by July 13, 2026.

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