Federal Register #2026-15812

DOT Final Rule: Electronic Payment Required for Hazardous Materials Registration Fees

This final rule from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) updates the payment process for hazardous materials registration fees: - Applies to all entities required to register for hazardous materials transportation under 49 CFR 107.616 - Mandates electronic payment of registration fees via the DOT e-Commerce internet site - Eliminates the option to pay by paper check - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory change - Aims to improve payment processing efficiency and reduce administrative burden - Aligns with government-wide electronic commerce practices

Description

This final rule modernizes the payment system for hazardous materials transportation registration fees by eliminating the option to pay by paper check and requiring electronic payment through the U.S. Department of Transportation e-Commerce internet site. The rule aims to improve processing efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and align payment procedures with current Government-wide electronic commerce practices. It is effective September 3, 2026, and applies to persons subject to hazardous materials registration requirements. The rule is published in the Federal Register, volume 91, pages 49295-49298.

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