PHMSA Greenlights (or Nixes) Hazmat Permits – Yawn
Published Date: 9/16/2026
Notice
Summary
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.
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EPA allowed hazardous transport for Washington fires
If you are in the Washington fire disaster areas listed in FEMA-EM-36550, the Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to transport hazardous materials to support recovery and relief operations even if those shipments do not meet the normal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This permit specifically covers transportation in support of recovery and relief from and within those Washington fire disaster areas.
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