The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice of applications for modifying special permits related to hazardous material transportation. These permits apply to different modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and both cargo and passenger aircraft. The notice asks for public comments on the applications, which must be submitted by January 27, 2021. The applications can be reviewed at the Records Center in Washington, DC or online at regulations.gov.
Simple Explanation
The government is checking new requests to change special rules about how dangerous stuff can be moved around by trucks, trains, boats, and planes. They're asking for people to tell them what they think about these changes.