Federal Register #2026-15814

PHMSA Final Rule: Security Training Exemption Threshold for Farmers Handling Hazardous Materials

This regulatory update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation modifies security training requirements for farmers handling hazardous materials. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory change, not a procurement. - No products or services are being requested; no part numbers or quantities are specified. - Key Details: - The rule raises the monetary threshold for farmers to qualify for exceptions from security plan and in-depth security training requirements related to hazardous materials. - Farmers with less than $825,000 in annual gross receipts from agricultural sales are now exempt from these requirements. - The exemption applies to security plan and training requirements under 49 CFR Part 172. - The threshold is adjusted for inflation and applies to future years. - The rule aims to reduce regulatory burdens for small farmers while maintaining safety standards. - No procurement action, contract, or purchase is associated with this rule.

Description

This final rule makes an inflationary adjustment to the monetary threshold for farmers to be eligible for an exception from security plan and in-depth security training requirements. Farmers with less than $825,000 in 2025 dollars annually in gross receipts from the sale of agricultural commodities are excepted from these requirements. The rule aims to reduce regulatory burdens on small farmers without impacting safety and is effective September 3, 2026. It is part of the regulations on hazardous materials transportation, labeling, packaging, and recordkeeping.

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