Review - PHMSA Publishes LNG by Rail Suspension Final Rule

Today, DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 60356-60375) for “Hazardous Materials: Suspension of HMR Amendments Authorizing Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail”. The notice of proposed rulemaking for this final rule was published on November 7^th, 2021. The final rule will suspend the current authorization to transport liquified natural gas by rail until a second rulemaking (RIN 2137–AF54) on the matter is completed or June 30^th, 2025, whichever comes first.

This rule is effective on October 31^st, 2023.

For more information on this final rule, including information on PHMSA’s review of public comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking that preceded this final rulemaking, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/phmsa-publishes-lng-by-rail-suspension-276 - subscription required.