Gas Cylinder Safety: New Rules for Foreign Manufacturers
This act introduces stricter rules for foreign manufacturers of gas cylinders used to transport hazardous materials in the U.S. The goal is to enhance public safety through better quality control and origin verification of these products. Citizens can feel more secure knowing that cylinders used for hazardous material transport are under strict oversight.
Key points
Shortened approval period for foreign cylinder manufacturers to 1 year, with a 5-year extension option for high-standard companies.
Mandatory inspections of foreign facilities and potential suspension or termination of approval for obstructing inspections.
Manufacturers must disclose information on past penalties, financial issues, or links to sanctioned entities.
Establishment of a public process for challenging approved manufacturers and publication of an approved companies list.
Ability to recover foreign inspection costs from manufacturers, increasing corporate accountability.
Introduced
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