H.R. 1182: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025

The Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety and regulatory oversight of compressed gas cylinders used in the United States, especially those manufactured outside the country. Here’s a breakdown of the main provisions of the bill:

Regulation of Foreign Manufacturers

The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create regulations for approving foreign manufacturers of cylinders intended for transporting hazardous materials. Key definitions include:

• Cylinder: Refers to any cylinder specified in sections of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to transportation.
• Foreign Manufacturer of Cylinders (FMOC): An entity producing these cylinders outside the U.S. that can be used for transporting hazardous materials in the U.S.
• In Good Standing: An FMOC that complies with existing safety regulations and is approved by the Secretary.

Approval Process for Foreign Manufacturers

The approval of an FMOC will generally be valid for one year but may be extended to five years under specific conditions, including:

• The FMOC must certify that none of their cylinders are prohibited from entry into the U.S.
• The FMOC must maintain accurate records and proactively inform the Secretary of changes to their information.
• The Secretary must determine that the FMOC is in good standing.

Inspection Requirements

The act stipulates that if an FMOC obstructs or prevents inspections, the Secretary has the authority to suspend or terminate its approval. It also allows for interaction with other regulations to align cylinder standards.

Reevaluation Process

Within one year of the act's enactment, the Secretary must establish a process for any interested party to request a reevaluation of an FMOC’s approval, particularly if there are concerns about accuracy or safety based on the FMOC's records.

Public Notification and Comment Opportunity

Upon receiving an application for approval, the Secretary is required to publish a notification on the relevant administration’s website and allow for a 30-day public comment period.

Additional Application Questions

As part of the approval application, FMOCs must answer specific questions regarding:

• Past civil penalties related to their operations.
• Delinquency in paying civil penalties or fines.
• Listing on various government watchlists, including military and anti-dumping lists.

Publication of Approved Manufacturers

The Secretary must publish and maintain a list of approved foreign manufacturers on the administration's website annually, including the duration of their approvals.

Annual Inspections and Costs

The bill mandates that inspections of facilities will occur annually at the Secretary's discretion, with provisions for recovering costs associated with inspections.

Relevant Companies

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