Matt Ponticiello / Tuesday, October 13, 2026 / Categories: Letters, Comments, & Testimony, Comments ILTA Comments Supporting PHMSA HMTA Preemption On October 13, 2026, ILTA submitted comments opposing the Petition for Reconsideration filed by a coalition of states seeking review of Preemption Determination No. PD-42(R). ILTA previously submitted comments supporting Exxon Mobil Corporation's application and continues to support PHMSA's determination that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ("HMTA") preempts the state common-law duties at issue. Download the full comments below. Previous Article ILTA Joins Joint Energy Industry Association Letter Voicing Opposition to Potential Diesel Export Ban Print 28 Documents to download 10.13.26 ILTA Comments re Support of Preemption-PHMSA HMTA Response to Reconsideration(.pdf, 120.01 KB) - 7 download(s)