In the August 12th 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule (NPRM) under Docket # PHMSA-2012-0260 (HM-233E) RIN 2137-AE99 under which the agency proposes to set forth specific procedures and guidelines for the consideration of both Special…
USDOT/PHMSA Releases NPRM on Reverse Logistics
In the August 11th 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule (NPRM) under Docket # PHMSA-2011-0143 (HM-253) RIN 2137-AE81 defining the term “reverse logistics,” as well as establishing the eligibility of the various hazard classes that are…
DOT’s PHMSA Issues Final Rule on Penalties, Hazmat Operations
The United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a Final Rule pertaining to the ability of individuals and corporations to continue to operate after failing to pay a required penalty assessed under a violation of the US 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). In Docket # PHMSA-2012-0258…
Lithium Batteries: Notable Changes Result from PHMSA’s Final Rule — HM-224F
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new final ruling on the safe transport of lithium batteries was published today in the Federal Register. The adopted amendments in the final rule pertain to 49 CFR, Parts 171, 172, 173, and 175. Read the full text here.
Shipping Dangerous Goods: Proper packaging prevents peril
Every safe and compliant shipment of Dangerous Goods starts with choosing the right packaging. And that means knowing what it is you’re shipping and what regulations apply. In this video, Jeanne Zmich, Vice President of Regulatory Research, and Susan Knorr, Regulations Specialist, talk about the vital role packaging plays in protecting the public and helping…
Safety Marks Amended within Canada’s TDG Regulations
Transport Canada, the regulatory authority responsible for Canadian transportation policies and programs, has promulgated an amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). Specifically, an amendment titled “Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks)” was published in the July 2nd, 2014 Canada Gazette Part II, Vol.…
PHMSA Announces Final Rule Pertaining to Lithium Battery Transport
Today via the U.S. DOT PHMSA website, the agency announced the forthcoming issuance of a Final Rule regarding new regulatory requirements pertaining to the safe transport of lithium batteries. Specifically, the new ruling revises hazard communication and packaging provisions for lithium batteries and harmonizes the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with applicable provisions of the United…
IMDG Code Amendment 37-14 Available in November
An English hard-copy version of the latest edition of the IMDG Code, Amendment 37-14 will become available to users in November 2014 pursuant to an announcement made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Shortly following in early 2015 will be the release of the French and Spanish issues. An updated Supplement will also be printed.…
U.S. DOT Announces Comprehensive Proposed Rulemaking for the Safe Transportation of Crude Oil, Flammable Materials
Releases New Data on Bakken Crude Oil to Support Increased safety Measures DGAC took part in a press conference held at 10:00 AM this morning by Transportation Secretary Anthony R. Foxx. Secretary Foxx was accompanied by FRA Administrator Joseph C. Szabo, and PHMSA Administrator Cynthia L. Quarterman. The Secretary announced that DOT is issuing a…
FMCSA Releases New Hazardous Materials Route Registry
The United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a notice containing the updated summary of route information in their Hazardous Materials Route Registry in the US Federal Register. This guide lists all designated and restricted road and highway routes for highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of Class 7…