New Hazardous Materials Regulations Coming in 2025: What You Need to Know
The regulatory landscape for hazardous materials is set for significant changes in 2025. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced two major updates that will impact shippers and carriers. These changes involve an updated hazardous materials list and increased registration fees, both of which are aimed at improving regulatory compliance and safety in the industry. Updated Hazardous Materials List in January 2025: One of the first major changes coming in 2025 is a revision to the hazardous substances list and reportable quantities (RQs) in Appendix A of the Hazmat Table (§172.101). This update, which will take effect in January, is intended to align PHMSA regulations more closely with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines, particularly the hazardous substance list in 40 CFR Part 302. Under these new rules, businesses that handle materials exceeding reportable quantities in a single package will hav...