Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens by Allowing Continued Use of Department of Transportation Special Permit Packagings
Abstract
This final rule removes undue regulatory burdens by allowing for the continued use of packagings authorized under a manufacturing special permit for the useful life of the package. Manufacturing special permits typically authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of the packaging authorized by the special permit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15810 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15810 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on August 4, 2026, with an effective date of September 3, 2026. This final rule removes undue regulatory burdens by allowing for the continued use of packagings authorized under a manufacturing special permit for the useful life of the package. Manufacturing special permits typically authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of the packaging authorized by the special permit. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15810/hazardous-materials-reducing-burdens-by-allowing-continued-use-of-department-of-transportation.
Is document 2026-15810 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15810 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.