With the federal regulatory “freeze” still in place, US activity remains low. Our world DG partners remain active, however. Here’s last week’s news: EU ADR After something of a delay for the new year, the EU ECE has now published the new 2025 version of the ADR—thar’s the EU’s legal equivalent of the 49 CFR…
DG Digest: Regulatory Rollback Plans
Winter weather continues to blow across the country, as February rolls in. Let’s all keep focused on winter workplace safety as we all hope for an early spring! Here’s last week’s regulatory news: Regulatory Rollback Plans Last week President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO14192) that directs federal agencies tasked with rulemaking to offset any…
DG Digest: USPS rule change regarding various DG items. Transport Canada has new guidance.
As February begins, the new Trump administration’s federal regulatory pause remains in effect. As such, US regulatory activity is very limited at present. This pause is open-ended and may continue for some time. The international scene, however, remains active, and as always, this blog will continue to cover that news as well. Here’s the current…
DG Digest: “Regulatory freeze” imposed by the incoming administration
Tough winter weather reached far south into many sections of the country over the past week. Be sure to keep your site’s walks and drives safe and ice-free, and be on the alert for frozen pipes and locks. Let’s all focus on winter safety. As everyone also knows, the inauguration of the new president is…
DG Digest: PHMSA published an “enforcement discretion” letter – Agency won’t take action against stakeholders using update international regs while working on harmonization.
This edition of the DG Digest publishes on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King holiday. The Labelmaster family joins all Americans in honoring his legacy and being mindful that much work remains to fulfill his vision. It’s also Inauguration Day. As one administration exits and a new one enters, there are bound to be significant…
DG Digest: PHMSA extended the comment period for its NPRM HM-265, FMCSA final rule published.
The second full week of January finds the nation battling heavy winter weather in the Midwest and South, and the incredibly tragic fires in the Los Angeles area. Wherever you are, please stay safe. The Labelmaster family wishes all our friends in Los Angeles the very best as they work to get through this unprecedented…
DG Digest: EPA Sets Fees for High-Priority Chemicals; FRA Reverses Course on Waiver and Safety Proceedings
Happy New Year everyone! Here we go, kicking off another year of regulatory news and updates, all intended to help our readers keep abreast of the most important developments in the transport and HSE sectors. What will this year bring? We’ll all find out together. Meanwhile, here’s this week’s news to start us off: EPA…
DG Digest: PHMSA Included in U.S. DOT End of Year Civil Penalty Increases
This edition of the DG Digest marks the end of yet another year of Labelmaster’s weekly regulatory blog. Hopefully, our readers enjoy and find useful the news and events the blog reports on. Here’s wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year’s celebration, and a prosperous 2025. We’ll keep bringing you the news that the…
DG Digest: Texas Tragedy — A Preventable Disaster at a Railroad Crossing
A tragic collision at a grade crossing in Pecos City, Texas took the lives of two Union Pacific train crew employees last week. The fatal accident occurred when their train struck a stalled semi-trailer that was blocking the track crossing in town. According to media reports, the truck had been stopped on the tracks for…
DG Digest: PHMSA Seeks Input on Categorical Exclusions and Transport Canada Offers Guidance on Dangerous Goods Classification
Mid-December finds the regulatory world relatively quiet as the holidays approach. The next few weeks will be busy with plans and get-togethers, so remember to plan for safe travel. Designated drivers are everyone’s friend. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency is proposing to establish new categorical exclusions in accordance with the National Environmental Policy…