If you ship lithium batteries, there’s a labeling change headed your way starting January 1, 2027. A new DOT regulation, 49 CFR 173.185(c)(3), narrows what’s allowed to appear inside the red hatched border on lithium battery handling labels. Going forward, the only information allowed in that space is the UN number. Non-Compliant: Compliant: That means that…
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DG Digest: PHMSA authorizes use of the 2015 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XII
A new rule that incorporates updated ASME standards for the construction of various tank types and a proposal to revise a hazmat incident reporting form are the only items in an otherwise quiet regulatory week. Meanwhile, the fall season officially began last Tuesday, so be sure your workplace stays ahead of any leaf-clogged gutters and…
IATA DGR: Significant Changes for 2027
By Nikki Burgess, DGSA, CDGP One of the DG world’s most anticipated annual events is the publication of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “List of Significant Changes” for the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). That sought-after summary for the upcoming (in force January 2027) 68th Edition was recently published. It outlines what, to IATA, will…
DG Digest: 3 new special permits from PHMSA and ICR from FMCSA related to med report form
PHMSA special permit activity is the main bit of news in an otherwise relatively quiet week—everyone catching their breath after summer fun, maybe. It’s common for the regulatory pace to pick up a bit in the fall, so we’ll see how it goes moving forward. Meanwhile, here’s the week’s report: PHMSA The agency released a…
DG Digest: PHMSA issues actions for California and New Jersey, EPA and FMCSA publish relevant ICRs
The federal government took action dealing with California’s looming ban on single use propane tanks (popular with campers) and lawsuit in New Jersey over gasoline safety standards as part of this week’s news. Meanwhile, school is back in session now across the country after the Labor Day holiday, so be sure to keep an extra…
DG Digest: CPSC requests comments on button battery safety rule
A request for comments regarding changes to the CPSC’s button/coin cell safety rule is part of the news this week as everyone returns from what was hopefully a fun, safe Labor Day holiday to unofficially wind up the summer. That means it’s also time to start thinking about the changing fall weather coming and how…
DG Digest: IATA posts the significant changes to the 68th edition of the IATA DGR
As summer counts down, it’s time to remember that back-to-school is or soon will happen across the country. Lots of excited children up and about much earlier than has been the case for the last few months, so be extra careful for that morning commute. Bring your patience! Meanwhile, here’s last week’s regulatory news: The…
DG Digest: PHMSA new allowance for smaller LQ marks printed on package shipping label
After a quick weeklong break last week, we’re back this time with a two week Digest chock full of PHMSA news. Grab your coffee and let’s jump right in: PHMSA The agency released a huge tranche of revised rules on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Several of them are quite significant, among them an allowance in…
DG Digest: OSHA extends comment periods for several chemical standards
Next weekend is August already! Hopefully your summer is including some fun. August tends to be the warmest month in much of the nation, so be sure and stay safe. Hydrate, sunscreen, and don’t over do things! Meanwhile here’s the latest news from another pretty quiet week: The agency extended the comment periods pertaining to…
DG Digest: PHMSA’s New SP Actions and an ICR from FMCSA
Today’s DG Digest happens to fall on the 57th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, humanity’s first step onto another world. It was a triumph of science that among many other things called for the safe handling and transport of plenty of dangerous goods. Even if your DG isn’t heading for the Moon, we…
