After a lengthy hiatus due to the just resolved federal government shutdown, the Digest is finally back with some fresh regulatory news, albeit rather limited. Odds are things will get quite busy in the next week or two as agencies ramp operations back up. Meanwhile, here’s what’s new so far: EPA The agency is extending…
DG Digest: EPA notice regarding a TSCA rule change proposal for Carbon Tetrachloride
The US government remains in a shutdown, and as such, regulatory activity is extremely limited. Of course, we keep a sharp eye on the international scene as well, so keep watching this space. Here’s the latest news: EPA The agency is seeking public comment to inform its reconsideration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…
DG Digest: PHMSA Releases New Set of SP Actions, FMCSA has a Regulatory Correction
October comes in with the US government in a budgetary shutdown. As such, the Federal Register is currently winding down in terms of its daily output of regulatory information. However, we’ll continue to bring the changes that are offered, as well as the continuing (and unaffected) monitoring of international modal regulations. Meanwhile, here’s last week’s…
DG Digest: EPA to change rules on how it evaluates chemicals under TSCA
Last week brought in the formal beginning of Autumn. Break out the pumpkin spice! Also, take note that the sun is rising later and setting earlier, which can always be a potential impact on driving safety. If your company’s site is located in the snow belt, now is the time to start thinking about getting…
DG Digest: Several Federal Agencies Post Semi-Annual Regulatory Agendas
This edition of the DG Digest is being published on the first day of fall. Happy Autumn, everyone! Hopefully it will be a great (and safe!) season at work and at home. Here’s the regulatory news from the very last week of summer: EPA The agency published a proposed rule that if enacted will significantly…
DG Digest: FMCSA and OSHA publish ICRs.
Here we are in mid-September already. It’s the last official week of the summer coming up, so be sure to get in those final visits to the beach! Here’s the week’s regulatory news: FMCSA The agency published an ICR related to its hours-of-service reporting requirements. See the ICR here: 2025-17667.pdf OSHA OSHA also published an…
DG Digest: New set of PHMSA Special Permit (SP) announcements.
It was a quiet week just past in the regulatory world, with only PHMSA “on the board” with a little activity. Perhaps everyone is still stretching their summer break just a little—who can blame them! Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published a new tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. See them at the…
DG Digest: IATA published its annual list of significant changes to the upcoming edition (the 67th) of the DGR.
Hopefully, everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day end-of-summer holiday. It all went by too fast! It also means that the kids are back in school almost everywhere now, so let’s all remember to be extra careful on the roads as we get used to yet another school year. IATA The 2026 edition of the IATA…
DG Digest: OSHA extends comment period for chemical handling rules. EPA delays usage controls on Trichlorethylene solvent.
August is ending already! Next weekend is the Labor Day holiday, marking the traditional end of the summer season. Let’s all be extra safe in whatever we do to enjoy the long weekend. And remember, the kids are heading back to school so we all need to have extra care on the roads. Here’s the…
DG Digest: TSA proposed rule for drone operations. Plus PHMSA, OSHA, & EPA actions
Cruising into mid-August already! Hopefully, everyone has had or at least will have a chance for a summer getaway. Remember to be safe and mind your heat stress. Meanwhile, a very interesting new proposed rule (NPRM) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will, if approved and finalized as is, authorize airborne drone delivery of packages…