Stricter Safety Rules for Foreign Manufacturers of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
This law enhances the safety of transporting hazardous materials by tightening oversight of foreign manufacturers of gas cylinders. It introduces shorter approval periods and requires detailed vetting of companies for legal compliance and security ties. Citizens benefit from increased assurance that equipment used for transporting dangerous goods meets the highest safety standards.
Key points
Approvals for foreign gas cylinder manufacturers will be limited to 1 year, with a 5-year extension only available for companies demonstrating three years of documented compliance.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) must publish approval applications and allow 30 days for public comment before making a decision.
DOT gains the authority to conduct annual inspections of foreign facilities, and refusal to allow an inspection results in the loss of approval status.
Applicants must answer detailed questions regarding past financial penalties, delinquencies, and connections to national security and defense lists.
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