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    DG Digest: PHMSA Release New Special Permit Actions

    - 2 days ago -

    If you guessed that regulatory activity might still be slow, you guessed correctly. Meanwhile, spring weather is making its mark on the country with a number of storms impacting various places. Keep those severe weather safety plans dusted off! Here’s the week’s news: PHMSA The agency published its first tranche of special permit actions since…

    DG Digest: New DOT Internal Guidance Memo – Changes to the Conduct of Enforcement Actions

    - March 24, 2025 -

    Regulatory activity remains relatively low as the federal government’s “freeze” continues. Stay tuned to our blog, however, as we’ll continue to bring you all the news that matters to DG and HSE professionals. Here’s the latest update: USDOT The agency has published a new, thirty-one part internal agency guidance document providing DOT staff with a…

    DG Digest: PHMSA Meeting Announcements

    - March 17, 2025 -

    The end of this coming week will also feature then end of calendrical winter. Spring is always a welcome new season, but now is also a time to think about storm preparedness for your workplace. Spring weather often features heavy storm activity in many parts of the country. Be sure your safety and shelter plans…

    Embracing Sustainability in DG Packaging: A Path Forward

    - March 10, 2025 -

    The push for sustainable packaging is skyrocketing. In 2024, 48% of companies selling DG products prioritized sustainability, — more than double the number of companies that went eco-friendly in 2023. Overall, as of last year, 81% of companies managing dangerous goods (DG) and hazmat operations have adopted sustainability practices. Meanwhile, traditional packaging is increasingly scrutinized…

    DG Digest: PHMSA & OSHA announce ICR notices

    - March 10, 2025 -

    This last weekend saw the US implement the annual (at least for now) “Spring forward” time change, advancing the clocks one hour. Studies show that it usually takes the average person about a week to adjust their biorhythms to the new normal. You can ease your way in by getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and…

    DG Digest: New set of CSA standards from Transport Canada and OSHA has an ICR renewal.

    - March 3, 2025 -

    With the US government’s present limits on new regulatory activity, things remain quiet. Here’s last week’s somewhat minimal news: Transport Canada The new editions of the following standards have been developed by the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and were published in January…

    DG Digest: EU ECE Publishes the 2025 ADR

    - February 17, 2025 -

    With the federal regulatory “freeze” still in place, US activity remains low. Our world DG partners remain active, however. Here’s last week’s news: EU ADR After something of a delay for the new year, the EU ECE has now published the new 2025 version of the ADR—thar’s the EU’s legal equivalent of the 49 CFR…

    DG Digest: Regulatory Rollback Plans

    - February 10, 2025 -

    Winter weather continues to blow across the country, as February rolls in. Let’s all keep focused on winter workplace safety as we all hope for an early spring! Here’s last week’s regulatory news: Regulatory Rollback Plans Last week President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO14192) that directs federal agencies tasked with rulemaking to offset any…

    DG Digest: USPS rule change regarding various DG items. Transport Canada has new guidance.

    - February 3, 2025 -

    As February begins, the new Trump administration’s federal regulatory pause remains in effect. As such, US regulatory activity is very limited at present. This pause is open-ended and may continue for some time. The international scene, however, remains active, and as always, this blog will continue to cover that news as well. Here’s the current…

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