The busy holiday weekend has ended, and the nation is rolling into the heart of spring weather. That often means significant severe weather threats in many areas, so if your workplace is located in such an area, be sure that your safety plan is up to date and your employees know what to do to shelter and respond. Meanwhile, here’s this week’s regulatory news:
PHMSA
The agency has released a new registration information packet and form to use. If your business is subject to the registration requirements, check it out here:
Registration by Mail Brochure | PHMSA
The agency has changed the method under which Letters of Interpretation (LOI) are to be considered and issued. The new process allows for a thirty day public comment period for stakeholders—a significant change. Find more information here:
Letters of Interpretation | PHMSA
Transport Canada
The Ministry published a new guidance bulletin explaining the relationship between dangerous goods classes and their various marking and labeling requirements. See the new guidance bulletin here:
Dangerous goods marks and classes description (handout)
FMCSA
The agency published an ICR related to its licensing standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers. See the ICR here:
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