This last weekend saw the US implement the annual (at least for now) “Spring forward” time change, advancing the clocks one hour. Studies show that it usually takes the average person about a week to adjust their biorhythms to the new normal. You can ease your way in by getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and…
DG Digest: New set of CSA standards from Transport Canada and OSHA has an ICR renewal.
With the US government’s present limits on new regulatory activity, things remain quiet. Here’s last week’s somewhat minimal news: Transport Canada The new editions of the following standards have been developed by the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and were published in January…
DG Digest: Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next administrator of PHMSA
It’s nearly the end of February, but winter weather continues to trouble much of the nation. Be sure not to lose focus on your workplace’s winter safety plan. Hang in there—we’re almost to spring! Regulatory activity picked up a little last week. Here’s the latest: PHMSA Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next…
DG Digest: EU ECE Publishes the 2025 ADR
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…