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…
DG Digest: PHMSA Publishes New Advanced Proposed Rule for Automated Hazmat Delivery Systems – Drone & Robot Delivery.
The busy holiday season is in full swing now and as such, many of our fellow employees may be a little distracted as they try to get everything done that always needs doing this time of year. As HSE professionals, it’s our job to help our coworkers stay focused and safe in our workplace so…
DG Digest: IATA Addendum for the Upcoming 67 Edition of the DGR, effective January 1.
Hopefully everyone had a chance to enjoy their holiday weekend and a few turkey sandwich leftovers—always the best part! Today is also December 1st—snow season is here. Be sure your clearance plan is ready to cope! Here’s the latest regulatory news, including an important IATA update: IATA The Association’s Dangerous Goods Bureau has released an…
DG Digest: New FAA guidance for “hazmat by drone” operations.
As we head into the coming holiday weekend, the Labelmaster family would like to wish all of our customers, clients, friends, and vendors a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Wherever you are, we hope you enjoy it in peace. Here’s the last week’s regulatory news, which is a little busy now that the federal government is…
DG Digest: EPA Actions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
After a lengthy hiatus due to the just resolved federal government shutdown, the Digest is finally back with some fresh regulatory news, albeit rather limited. Odds are things will get quite busy in the next week or two as agencies ramp operations back up. Meanwhile, here’s what’s new so far: EPA The agency is extending…
DG Digest: EPA notice regarding a TSCA rule change proposal for Carbon Tetrachloride
The US government remains in a shutdown, and as such, regulatory activity is extremely limited. Of course, we keep a sharp eye on the international scene as well, so keep watching this space. Here’s the latest news: EPA The agency is seeking public comment to inform its reconsideration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…
DG Digest: PHMSA Releases New Set of SP Actions, FMCSA has a Regulatory Correction
October comes in with the US government in a budgetary shutdown. As such, the Federal Register is currently winding down in terms of its daily output of regulatory information. However, we’ll continue to bring the changes that are offered, as well as the continuing (and unaffected) monitoring of international modal regulations. Meanwhile, here’s last week’s…
DG Digest: EPA to change rules on how it evaluates chemicals under TSCA
Last week brought in the formal beginning of Autumn. Break out the pumpkin spice! Also, take note that the sun is rising later and setting earlier, which can always be a potential impact on driving safety. If your company’s site is located in the snow belt, now is the time to start thinking about getting…
DG Digest: Several Federal Agencies Post Semi-Annual Regulatory Agendas
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…