US regulators ask if rules for moving dangerous goods make energy too expensive

The US Department of Transportation is asking for public feedback on whether to change rules for transporting hazardous materials. The goal is to make it easier and cheaper to move domestic energy resources and improve government efficiency.

Rules for moving hazardous materials often dictate how and where energy resources can be developed and used. If these rules are too strict or inefficient, they can add significant costs and delays to energy projects. This review could remove some of those hidden costs, making it cheaper to get oil, gas, or other dangerous but necessary materials to market.