Hazardous materials: incorporation by reference edition update

Published in the May 2016 issue of Washington Update

The Pipeline and Hazardous Material Security Administration (PHMSA) issued a direct final rule incorporating by reference the most recent editions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The purpose of this update is to enable non-specification (nurse tank) manufacturers and other DOT and UN specification packaging manufacturers to utilize current technology, materials, and practices to help maintain a high level of safety. PHMSA is replacing the ASME referenced standard (1998 Edition) with the new, current ASME standard (2015 Edition) for boiler and pressure vessels. PHMSA is also replacing the ASME 1998 Edition referenced standard of ASME's Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries: Pressure Piping to the current 2012 Edition. Agency Contact: Alex B. Mitchell 202-366-4400.

PUBLISHED: 4/29/2016; ACTION: Direct Final Rule: REFERENCE: 81 FR 25613; REG: 49 CFR Parts 171, 173 and 178; EFFECTIVE: June 28, 2016.

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