It’s time for “March Madness” in the world of college basketball, but the world of DG and HSE regulations just keeps chugging along doing its safe best to protect the logistics chain. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency will host a public Research, Development, & Technology Forum (Forum) from March 31–April 2, 2026, in…
DG Digest: EPA Proposes to Phase Out Paper Hazardous Waste Manifests
Severe storms swept across the southern plains over the last weekend, leading to significant damage and tragic loss of life. It’s another reminder that this time of year can bring dangerous weather, so please be sure your workplace plan is ready and your employees are trained to respond. Forewarned is forearmed. Here’s last week’s regulatory…
DG Digest: EU ADR Proposed Regulatory Changes
March is the month spring begins, and spring often brings unsettled weather. Now’s a great time to begin considering your company’s severe weather safety plans if heavy weather is a factor where your business operates. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the week’s regulatory news: EU ADR The EU ADR is Europe’s set of regulations…
DG Digest: FMCSA Clarifies Rule for Electronic Inspection Reports (DVIR)
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…