After last week’s harmonization news, this week was considerably less active, with the exception being the FMCSA. Here’s the latest news: FMCSA The agency amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to remove the grandfathering provision under the physical qualifications standards for interstate drivers operating under the vision waiver study program administered from 1992 through…
DG Digest: PHMSA HM-215R, IATA New Battery Guidance Document
Pitchers and catchers reported to training camp this week in the Major Leagues—that’s a sure sign of spring, although we still have a long way to go. But progress is progress! There was progress on the regulatory front as well, as PHMSA released its long-sought HM-215R international harmonization rule in proposed form. Finalization must await…
DG Digest: EPA Notices Regarding E-Manifest Program for Hazwaste Shipping
It’s the Monday after the “Big Game.” Did your team win? Did you eat too much? Hope the nation’s biggest informal “holiday” went the way you wanted it to. Meanwhile, here’s the latest regulatory news—always a winner! EPA The agency invites the public to provide input for potential charge questions and/or charge question topics which…
DG Digest: PHMSA Proposal to HMR Integral to Spacecraft Payloads and Components
Rolling into February, today’s edition coincides with Groundhog Day. Hopefully the furry little critter doesn’t see his shadow and our winter will be a little shorter—assuming you believe the story! Meanwhile, Groundhog Day or not, PHMSA had a busy week last week, with several published actions. Here’s the latest: PHMSA The agency published a coordinated…
DG Digest: New ICRs from FMCSA and OSHA
Big winter storm this week! Safety first and always. If you are impacted—and most of the country seems to be, save for the West Coast—be sure to do everything you need to in order to keep you and your fellow employees safe and warm. Here’s this week’s news: FMCSA The agency published an ICR related…
DG Digest: PHMSA’s First Special Permit Actions of 2026
Mid-January already? Brrrrr! It’s cold almost everywhere in the country, so be sure that your outdoor employees or those working in unheated spaces are paying attention to the things they need to do to keep them safe. Frostbite or hypothermia are both no joke! Warm dry clothing appropriate to the weather and plenty of rest…
DG Digest: TWO Regulatory Preemption Considerations from PHMSA and More – OSHA, FMCSA, FRA, EPA
Here we are in 2026! Hopefully, everyone had a chance for a little down time during the holidays. Now it’s time to put our noses to the grindstone and bull through till warmer weather arrives. Don’t forget to make sure that your winter weather contractor is ready to go after the holidays as well, so…
DG Digest: Transport Canada Proposes New Standards for Portable Tanks
It’s the very last “DG Digest” of the year! Hopefully, readers have found the blog a useful source of updates and news that makes their job a little easier. Keep watching this space in 2026 as we bring you more information and items of interest in our industry, and meanwhile, enjoy a safe and happy…
DG Digest: New Letters of Interpretation from PHMSA.
It’s Solstice time! The darkest day of the year in North America is here—but the good news is, it’s all uphill to summer from this point! The winter holidays are also in full swing, and so the Labelmaster family joins to wish all of our families, friends, and customers a safe and happy season of…
DG Digest: Addendum for the IMDG Code.
Mid-December finds the regulatory world getting ready for the new year. Do you have any new HSE or DG resolutions? Now’s the time to plan to implement those improvements you’ve been considering! Meanwhile, here’s the latest news: IMDG Code The IMO released an addendum to the 2024 edition; the first such list of changes in…