9VAC20-110 Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials

REGULATIONS

Vol. 29 Iss. 21 - June 17, 2013

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

Chapter 110

Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulatory action is exempt from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 c of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to meet the requirements of federal law or regulations provided such regulations do not differ materially from those required by federal law or regulation. The Virginia Waste Management Board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 9VAC20-110. Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials (amending 9VAC20-110-110).

Statutory Authority: §§ 10.1-1450 and 44-146.30 of the Code of Virginia; 49 USC § 1809-1810; 49 CFR Parts 107, 170-180, 383, and 390-397.

Effective Date: July 17, 2013.

Agency Contact: Debra A. Harris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], TTY [phone], or email [e-mail].

Summary:

The amendment incorporates certain federal amendments to regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials promulgated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation as of October 1, 2012.

Part III
Compliance With Federal Regulations

9VAC20-110-110. Compliance.

Every person who transports or offers for transportation hazardous materials within or through the Commonwealth of Virginia shall comply with the federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials promulgated by the United States Secretary of Transportation with amendments promulgated as of October 1, 2011 2012, pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and located at Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below and which are incorporated in these regulations by reference:

1. Exemptions Special Permits. 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B.

2. Registration of Persons Who Offer or Transport Hazardous Materials in 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart G.

3. Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 171 through 177.

4. Specifications for Packagings in 49 CFR Part 178.

5. Specifications for Tank Cars in 49 CFR Part 179.

6. Continuing Qualifications Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings in 49 CFR Part 180.

7. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 390 through 397.

VA.R. Doc. No. R13-3630; Filed May 20, 2013, 1:21 p.m.