Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
- 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180
- [Docket No. RSPA-99-6283 (HM-230)]
- RIN 2137-AD39
AGENCY:
Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.
ACTION:
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking: extension of time to file comments.
SUMMARY:
RSPA is extending for 90 days, until June 29, 2000, the period for filing comments to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published under Docket HM-230. RSPA is taking this action in response to a petition filed by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). DOE requested that RSPA allow additional time for interested persons to review and provide comments on the ANPRM and the recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publication titled “IAEA Safety Standards Series: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 1996 Edition, Requirements, No. ST-1” (hereafter referred to as ST-1).
DATES:
Comments must be received on or before June 29, 2000. To the extent practicable, we will consider comments received after this date.
ADDRESSES:
Submit written comments to the Dockets Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, PL 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590-0001. Comments should refer to Docket Number RSPA-99-6283 and be submitted in two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written comments, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard. Comments may also be submitted to the docket electronically by logging onto the Dockets Management System website at https://dms.dot.gov. Click on “Help & Information” to obtain instructions for filing the comment electronically. In every case, the comment should refer to the Docket number “RSPA-99-6283”.
The Dockets Management System is located on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building at the Department of Transportation at the above address. You can review public dockets there between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You can also review comments on-line at the DOT Dockets Management System web site at “https://dms.dot.gov/.”
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Fred D. Ferate II, Office of Hazardous Materials Technology, (202) 366-4545, or Charles E. Betts, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553; RSPA, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590-0001.