Regulatory news was again sparse last week, with an FMCSA withdrawal being the most significant item. See the latest below: FMCSA The agency has withdrawn a major proposed rule that would have mandated the installation and use of speed limiting devices (governors) on commercial motor vehicles. See the withdrawal here: 2025-13928.pdf OSHA The agency published…
DG Digest: Transport Canada issues new guidance on transport of exempt propane tanks, PHMSA has set of new SP actions
It was a quiet regulatory week, perhaps reflecting the “summer doldrums.” After all, even regulators need a seasonal break. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published another tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. See the results at the links below: 2025-13235.pdf 2025-13236.pdf 2025-13237.pdf Transport Canada Although perhaps not exactly regulatory-related, the Ministry did publish…
DG Digest: PHMSA ICR dealing with radioactive packaging; Transport Canada has new safety guidance out for travelers carrying lithium batteries, and OSHA and FMCSA both have minor actions
After last week’s massive tranche of regulatory news, this week’s summary returns to a more normal level of activity. Meanwhile, very hot weather continues to roll through the nation, so be sure to keep plugging away at those heat safety plans. Here’s the latest regulatory happenings: PHMSA The agency published a comprehensive ICR dealing with…
DG Digest: PHMSA to permit reduced size Limited Quantity markings on most packages and more from OSHA
Welcome to July. The week just ended brought an enormous set of regulatory changes and proposals, in sharp contrast to the rather limited activity that has previously characterized the last several months. Several agencies relevant to HSE and DG stakeholders were affected, so fill your coffee cup and let’s dive right in: PHMSA The agency…
DG Digest: Notice – How DOT intends to process potential criminal allegations. OSHA, EPA, Transport Canada notes.
June wraps up with extremely hot weather across much of the eastern half of the country. It’s a great time for safety professionals to keep extra eyes on our colleagues working outdoors or in non-climate-controlled spaces. Heat illnesses can happen quickly, so let’s all be super careful to protect our fellow employees. Here’s the latest…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes new rule governing LNG transport by rail and other news from the Chemical Safety Board, EPA, FMCSA, and the NTSB.
Welcome to the summer! The season officially began on Friday evening. Hopefully, everyone will have an opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and a little summer fun. Don’t forget to be safe, whether at work or play. Here’s the week’s regulatory news: PHMSA In a new final rule, PHMSA is adopting conforming amendments to the…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes new Special Permit actions. FMCSA release new ICR regarding hours-of-service.
It’s mid-June and in many places around the country, school will be letting out for the summer. That means lots of excited children racing around and who may not be as attentive as they should be to traffic, so let’s all be extra careful with our driving to help our kids start a safe summer…
DG Digest: Advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) from PHMSA asks for comment on potential changes to the HMR to advance domestic energy production.
June is here and the summer heat is increasing. Be sure to keep an eye on employees working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned spaces. Easy to get into heat related illness trouble. Safety first! Here’s the week’s still rather minimal news: PHMSA The agency has published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that asks for…
DG Digest: FMCSA Rule Change – How to assess civil penalties related to drug and alcohol testing programs.
A very limited blog today to begin the month of June. The regulatory world had a quiet week last week. Here’s the latest news: FMCSA The agency issued a modifying rule to its civil penalties structure. The rule changes how the agency will assess potential civil penalties in relation to its drug and alcohol testing…
DG Digest: Transport Canada has a compliance advisory out for railroad tank cars.
This edition of the DG Digest appears consonant with the Memorial Day holiday; the Labelmaster family joins all Americans in honoring the fallen members of our armed forces who sacrificed their lives for our nation. May we never forget. Here is this week’s news: Transport Canada The Ministry published an advisory reiterating to affected stakeholders…