Happy New Year! The first blog post of the year for the DG Digest finds the ongoing government shutdown still in effect. As such, US regulatory activity is minimal. As of press time, there was no new information on the impact the shutdown may have on federal regulatory schedules or other activity moving forward. The…
DG Digest: Regulatory news from PHMSA, FMCSA, EPA and more as 2018 ends with partial government shutdown.
The end of the year finds portions of the federal government shut down, including the Department of Transportation. At press time, there was no specific information or guidance on either the DOT or PHMSA websites as to the exact impact that this shutdown will have on regulatory schedules or other departmental activity. This column will…
DG Digest: FMCSA reopens comment period on hazmat endorsements
As we roll into the last few weeks of the year, regulatory activity has stayed relatively busy for a period during which it usually isn’t. Is this a harbinger for a busy 2019, perhaps? We’ll see! Meanwhile, remember to stay safe during the holiday season—it’s an easy time to get distracted, whether at home or…
DG Digest: IATA updates lithium battery handling guidance and the FAA posts 2019 drug and alcohol testing rates
Our entry into December and the full-on holiday season finds regulatory activity back to a slightly lower level after last week’s big HM-215O release. Don’t let the holiday rush impact your workplace’s safety plan; many people have busy schedules and lots to do away from the job for the next month or so. Be sure…
DG Digest: PHMSA’s proposed harmonization rule — HM-215O — released, comment period closes early in 2019
Hopefully everyone has had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday period—welcome back! The last two busy weeks of regulatory activity are below, with the elephant in the room being the release this morning of PHMSA’s HM-215O International Harmonization NPRM, or proposed rule. This rule, once implemented, would align US regulations with those found in the…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes HM-219A in hopes of clarifying some regulatory confusion
On Sunday the nation paused to thank its veterans; Labelmaster joins with all Americans to express gratitude to all whose service has meant so much to our country. The week’s news is led by an important PHMSA release as the agency published HM-219A; see below for all the details as well as other regulatory news:…
DG Digest: FedEx released own carrier variations, and FMCSA published an ICR on acquiring a CDL
As the nation heads into Election Day on November 6th, regulatory activity continues at a fairly brisk pace. After such a quiet summer, it’s good to see things stay a little busier! Here’s all the latest: PHMSA The agency published a correction to its recently released update to the air rules under HM-259. The correction…
DG Digest: PHMSA issues emergency HMR relief for areas hit by Hurricane Michael, and IATA issues new guidance for personal mobility devices on passenger aircraft
The last week of October finds the nation grappling with the midterm election cycle and, again, the shadow of public violence. Certainly we here at Labelmaster offer our deepest condolences to those affected by what has happened in Pittsburgh and elsewhere. The last two weeks featured a busy surge in regulatory activity as many of…
DG Digest: PHMSA issues new special permits and Transport Canada proposes new fee program for packaging stakeholders
The last week found a few places around our country seeing their first snowfall of the season—mostly just dustings, but a reminder that we all need to prepare for the change that is coming. Be sure your workplace safety plan is ready to protect your employees if snowy and icy walks, lots, and driveways are…
DG Digest: while U.S. DOT prepares for a future with autonomous vehicles, FMCSA announces listening sessions for ‘hours of service’
The first week of October found things a little slower than the end of September was, what with all the significant change documents and other items of interest that came out last month. Still, the cooler weather continues to bring “news you can use.” Here it is: PHMSA The agency announced that on Tuesday, November…