Federal Register #2026-18916

Applications to Modify Special Permits for Hazardous Materials Transportation

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is soliciting public comment on applications to modify existing special permits for hazardous materials transportation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Tesla Inc - Lockheed Martin Corporation - Raytheon Company - Blue Origin LLC - Amazon.com Inc - BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. - Cargolux Airlines International SA - Aerospacelab - OHB System AG - Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. - Olin Winchester LLC - Illinois Tool Works Inc - Taeyang Corporation - Hexagon Lincoln LLC - H2 Manufacturing LLC - Composite Advanced Technologies LLC - Omni Tanker Pty Ltd - Noble Gas Systems Inc - Porsche Logistik GmbH - Podium Engineering S.r.L - ABB AG - Synspective Inc - Additional applicants including EPA, NASA, and others - Products/Services Requested: - Modifications to special permits for transportation of hazardous materials such as: - Compressed gases - Lithium ion batteries - Explosives - Anhydrous ammonia - Piperidine - Uranium hexafluoride - Other regulated hazardous substances - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Authorizations for non-DOT specification packagings - Use of composite overwrapped pressure vessels - Rotorcraft external load operations - Relief from certain marking and labeling requirements - Requests for increased packaging capacity - Transportation in support of disaster relief operations - Compliance with specific hazardous materials regulations - Transportation modes include motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, and cargo-only aircraft - OEMs such as Tesla, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Blue Origin, and Amazon are prominently featured in the applications.

Description

This notice announces the receipt of applications for modifications to existing special permits related to hazardous materials transportation. The applications are processed by the Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety. The modifications pertain to various hazardous materials regulations and include authorizations for transportation of specific materials and packaging types. Comments on the applications must be received by October 1, 2026.

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