Stay Compliant with RSPA Federal Updates
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The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) was a pivotal agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, essential for its focus on hazardous materials and pipeline safety, innovation in transportation research, and emergency response coordination. Established by an act on October 24, 1992, the RSPA had a significant role in advancing transportation safety and technology until its duties were transferred in 2004 to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
Why Monitoring RSPA-Related Updates Matters
Although the RSPA was abolished in 2004, understanding the legacy of its directives and the current activities of its successor agencies is critical for various industries, particularly those involved in transportation, utilities, and local government emergency response planning. This includes:
- Compliance Officers who must ensure their organizations adhere to safety regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials and maintain up-to-date safety protocols.
- Legal Teams that need to stay ahead of federal rules affecting transportation safety and emergency response capabilities.
- Human Resources Managers tasked with ensuring team compliance with safety training and preparedness mandates.
- Risk Managers focused on mitigating risks associated with hazardous material handling and transportation.
Key Monitoring Intents
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Ensuring Compliance with Federal Rules: New amendments, regulations, or guidance documents are routinely published, impacting safety standards and operational protocols that organizations must comply with.
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Seizing Funding Opportunities: Availability of planning and training grants to states and Indian tribes necessitates active monitoring to take advantage of federal funding opportunities promptly.
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Staying Ahead of Policy Changes: Evolving policies affect operational strategies, and early awareness can give organizations a competitive advantage.
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Responding to Open Comment Periods: Regulatory processes often include periods where affected parties can submit comments. Early notification enables better preparedness and influence over final decisions.
Industries Concerned with RSPA Regulations
Industries such as freight transportation, logistics companies, hazardous materials manufacturers, state transportation departments, and any organization involved with pipeline operations should be particularly attentive to updates related to RSPA. These updates affect:
- Operational Safety: Ensuring the safety of the workforce and the public by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Environmental Regulations: Ensuring company policies are aligned with current environmental safety standards to prevent incidents and reduce liability.
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Agency Details
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Status:
Legislated Out
The Research and Special Programs Administration was officially abolished by an act of Congress on November 30, 2004, as documented in 118 Stat. 2424-2426. Its responsibilities were transferred to the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, indicating that it was legislated out of existence.
- Acronym: RSPA
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Latest Documents
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| Rule | Dec 08, 2005 | |
| Rule | Sep 30, 2005 | |
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In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardou...
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Notice | Mar 15, 2005 |
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In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardou...
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Notice | Mar 15, 2005 |
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The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety's (OPS) regulations require operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to conduct programs to qualify individuals who perform certain safety-related tasks on pipel...
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Rule | Mar 03, 2005 |
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In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardou...
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Notice | Feb 22, 2005 |
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In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardou...
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Notice | Feb 22, 2005 |
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RSPA requests comments on the economic impact of its regulations on small entities. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act and as published in DOT's Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda, we are analyzing the rules applicable to general shipment and p...
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Rule | Feb 15, 2005 |
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RSPA is extending until April 28, 2005, the period for interested persons to submit comments on the December 30, 2004 notice of proposed rulemaking In the December 30, 2004 NPRM, we proposed to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to prohibit fl...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 10, 2005 |
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In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c), RSPA is publishing the following list of exemption applications that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay and the expected completion date for action on each appl...
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Notice | Feb 07, 2005 |
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This is to notify the public that RSPA has determined that a number of DOT specification compressed gas cylinders seized by the State of Maine, Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP), may have been marked as requalified in accordance with the...
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Notice | Jan 27, 2005 |
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The Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-426) will disestablish the Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA). In its place, two new Federal agencies will be e...
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Notice | Jan 26, 2005 |
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This final rule amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations by incorporating into the regulations the provisions of certain widely used exemptions which have established a history of safety and which may be converted into regulations for general use....
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Rule | Jan 24, 2005 |
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In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardou...
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Notice | Jan 21, 2005 |
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This document provides guidance to operators of gas transmission pipelines regarding semi-annual reporting of performance measures for integrity management. Operators of gas transmission pipelines subject to Subpart O, "Pipeline Integrity Management,...
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Notice | Jan 21, 2005 |
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This direct final rule makes a minor editorial correction to the definition of "transmission line" in the Federal safety regulations for natural gas pipelines. The correction is intended to clarify that gathering lines are excluded from the definitio...
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Rule | Jan 21, 2005 |
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RSPA is extending until March 18, 2005, the period for interested persons to submit comments on the November 10, 2004 notice of proposed rulemaking in response to a request by the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA). In the November 10,...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 21, 2005 |
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In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the office of hazardou...
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Notice | Jan 21, 2005 |
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This notice announces a public meeting to be held on January 27, 2005, to solicit public comments on amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations adopted by RSPA in an interim final rule published on December 15, 2004. This interim final rule im...
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Rule | Jan 13, 2005 |
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In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5177(c), RSPA is publishing the following list of exemption applications that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay and the expected completion date for action on each appl...
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Notice | Jan 11, 2005 |
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