PHMSA Plans Snooze-Fest Meetings on Hazardous Goods Transport
Published Date: 4/22/2026
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Summary
In 2026, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will hold three public meetings to get your thoughts on new international rules for safely moving dangerous goods. These meetings happen before big global events in Geneva and Montreal, giving everyone a chance to weigh in. If you’re involved in shipping or handling hazardous materials, these meetings could shape important safety updates and happen mostly online or in Washington, DC.
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UN Model Rules may take effect Jan 1, 2029
The UN Sub-Committee (UNSCOE TDG) will consider proposals for the 25th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations, which may be implemented into domestic, regional, and international regulations starting January 1, 2029. These proposals are being considered at the 68th and 69th sessions in 2026.
Three 2026 public meetings—remote or DC
If you ship or handle hazardous materials, PHMSA will hold three public meetings in 2026 to get input on international proposals. Meetings will take place about five weeks before the international sessions (ahead of UNSCOE TDG June 29–July 8, 2026; ICAO DGP-WG/26 tentatively in October 2026; and UNSCOE TDG November 23–December 1, 2026) and will be at DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC with a remote option or fully remote. PHMSA will post meeting date, time, remote login, and registration details on its website (www.phmsa.dot.gov/international-program/international-program-overview).
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