PHMSA is revising the Hazardous Materials Program Procedures (49 CFR part 107) to simplify the renewal process for special permits and approvals. This letter will verify the submission of the renewal application, alleviating any confusion about the validity of the special permit and preventing frustration of shipments operating under the special permit in question. This will allow applicants to continue to operate with a special permit that would otherwise have been terminated unnecessarily. PHMSA further notes that, as under the current process, stakeholders may publicly inspect special permit renewals via the PHMSA portal or request information associated with special permit renewals. This paragraph does not limit the authority of the Associate Administrator to modify, suspend, or terminate a special permit under § 107.121.