This edition of the DG Digest is being published on the first day of fall. Happy Autumn, everyone! Hopefully it will be a great (and safe!) season at work and at home. Here’s the regulatory news from the very last week of summer: EPA The agency published a proposed rule that if enacted will significantly…
DG Digest: FMCSA and OSHA publish ICRs.
Here we are in mid-September already. It’s the last official week of the summer coming up, so be sure to get in those final visits to the beach! Here’s the week’s regulatory news: FMCSA The agency published an ICR related to its hours-of-service reporting requirements. See the ICR here: 2025-17667.pdf OSHA OSHA also published an…
DG Digest: New set of PHMSA Special Permit (SP) announcements.
It was a quiet week just past in the regulatory world, with only PHMSA “on the board” with a little activity. Perhaps everyone is still stretching their summer break just a little—who can blame them! Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published a new tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. See them at the…
DG Digest: IATA published its annual list of significant changes to the upcoming edition (the 67th) of the DGR.
Hopefully, everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day end-of-summer holiday. It all went by too fast! It also means that the kids are back in school almost everywhere now, so let’s all remember to be extra careful on the roads as we get used to yet another school year. IATA The 2026 edition of the IATA…
DG Digest: OSHA extends comment period for chemical handling rules. EPA delays usage controls on Trichlorethylene solvent.
August is ending already! Next weekend is the Labor Day holiday, marking the traditional end of the summer season. Let’s all be extra safe in whatever we do to enjoy the long weekend. And remember, the kids are heading back to school so we all need to have extra care on the roads. Here’s the…
DG Digest: TSA proposed rule for drone operations. Plus PHMSA, OSHA, & EPA actions
Cruising into mid-August already! Hopefully, everyone has had or at least will have a chance for a summer getaway. Remember to be safe and mind your heat stress. Meanwhile, a very interesting new proposed rule (NPRM) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will, if approved and finalized as is, authorize airborne drone delivery of packages…
DG Digest: USEPA release an updated guidance on handling criminal violations.
USEPA The agency released updated guidance in reference to its process for handling and pursuing criminal citations and violations. See the revised standards here: 2025-14474.pdf Labelmaster is a full-service provider of products, shipping and training software, and professional consulting services to assist the DG and HS&E professional to comply with national and international regulations. See…
DG Digest: FMCSA Withdraws Proposed Rule Requiring Speed Limiting Devices in CMV’s
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…