Federal Register #2026-11794

PHMSA Notice: Applications for Modification to Special Permits for Hazardous Materials Transportation

PHMSA, part of the Department of Transportation, has announced a notice regarding applications for modifications to special permits for hazardous materials transportation. - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Omni Composite Tank Limited - Southern States LLC - Hexagon Lincoln LLC - Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. - The Battery Network Inc. - Desert Air Transport Inc. - Zhejiang Rein Gas Equipment Co., Ltd. - Products/Services Requested: - Manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) cargo tanks - Modifications to packaging designs - Authorization of new conversion rates and testing requirements - Updated part numbers - Expanded modes of transportation (motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, cargo aircraft, passenger-carrying aircraft) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with hazardous materials regulations - Requests for public comment on proposed modifications - Special permits involve exceptions to standard DOT 407/412 requirements for cargo tanks - Expanded transportation modes and updated technical specifications

Description

The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has received applications for modifications to special permits related to hazardous materials transportation. These modifications include authorizations for manufacturing, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification carbon fiber reinforced plastic cargo tanks, as well as changes to packaging designs and transportation modes. The notice invites comments on these applications, which must be received by June 29, 2026. The special permits pertain to compliance with various hazardous materials regulations and cover multiple modes of transportation including motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and aircraft.

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