Federal Register #2026-15972

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

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on applications to modify special permits for hazardous materials transportation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - BMW AG - International Decal Management Corporation - Outrider Mgt. LLC - Geogas American Samo Inc. - IPG Defense Corporation - Amazon.com, Inc. - Porsche Logistik GmbH - G. Staehle GmbH & Co. KG - Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California) - Cavalier Logistics - Papillon Airways, Inc. - Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. - Entegris, Inc. - The Boeing Company - The Island Packers Corporation - Resonac America, Inc. - Tesla, Inc. - Koch Fertilizer Dodge City LLC - Cargolux Airlines International SA - Products/Services Requested: - Authorization for transportation of lithium ion batteries exceeding 35 kg net weight aboard cargo-only aircraft - Authorization for tank cars with decals applied by non-certified facilities - Authorization for manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification fully wrapped carbon fiber reinforced aluminum lined cylinders - Authorization for specialized three-piece aerosol containers with 0.17 mm body wall thickness - Authorization for transportation of up to 5 grams of solid explosive or pyrotechnic material in specialized textile bags - Authorization for transportation of 4 liters of UN3373 biological substance, Category B, for vaccine manufacturing aboard cargo-only aircraft - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Requests for relief from certain labeling and packaging regulations - Modifications to permit conditions for specific hazardous materials - Authorizations for multiple transportation modes: motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft - Focus on regulatory compliance and safety for hazardous materials transport - Prominent OEMs: - BMW, Amazon, Tesla, Boeing, Porsche, Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company

Description

The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has received applications for modifications to special permits related to the transportation of hazardous materials. These modifications include authorizations for transporting lithium ion batteries exceeding 35 kg aboard cargo-only aircraft, tank cars with non-certified decals, non-DOT specification cylinders, and other hazardous materials under specific conditions. The notice invites comments on these applications, which must be received by August 21, 2026. The applications cover various modes of transportation including motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft.

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