Federal Register #2026-22777

PHMSA hazardous-materials special-permit applications

PHMSA is announcing hazardous-materials special-permit applications, not seeking bids for a purchase or service contract. - Government agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation. - Applicants named: Eastman Chemical Company; Busek Co., Inc.; EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; The Battery Network, Inc.; Xona Space Systems Inc.; LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.; U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; BIC Indiana; DGM Italia Srl; Hawkeye Helicopter LLC; Max Wagner GmbH; and Luoyang Sunrui Special Equipment Co., Ltd. - Requested authorizations: Exceptions for hazardous-material transportation, packaging, and related safety practices, including tank-car inspection alternatives; carriage of xenon cylinders and satellite components; lithium-ion cells and batteries; packaging for damaged batteries; non-specification intermediate bulk containers and pressure vessels; radiation survey devices aboard passenger aircraft; hazardous materials carried by rotorcraft; and ultrasonic requalification of certain cylinders. - Procurement items: No products or services are being purchased; the notice identifies no part numbers, quantities, contract value, or contract period.

Description

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has received applications for new special permits under the Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations. The notice lists applicants, affected regulations, and the requested special-permit authorizations, including transportation and packaging exemptions. Comments must be received on or before December 9, 2026. The notice provides instructions for submitting comments and identifies where copies of applications may be inspected.

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