Rolling into the third week of May finds the regulatory world relatively quiet. If you haven’t had a chance yet to get your summer heat safety program set up, maybe use the break to finish it! Here’s the latest:

PHMSA

The agency published a request for comment on its plan to request renewal of six separate control numbers/ICR’s dealing with the manufacture, testing, and certification of both IBC’s and Portable Tanks. This will primarily affect manufacturers of such packagings.

See the action HERE

FMCSA

The agency is holding a public meeting of its Safety Advisory Committee in the first week of June. The committee advises the agency on a variety of safety issues including hazmat transport.

See the details and how to participate HERE

OSHA

The agency renewed an ICR related to its Manlifts Standard. Manlifts such as scissor lifts are common items in many industries.

See the renewal HERE

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