Here it is mid-July already. Gosh, where does the time go? Hope your summer plans are coming together. As is sometimes the case, especially during the summer months and prime vacation season, the regulatory world had a quiet week, news-wise. Here’s the (minimal) latest:

Transport Canada

The Ministry has created a new portal as part of the opening portion of its new “TDG Online” service provision initiative. This first part will allow users to engage in electronic registration in the CANUTEC emergency reporting system. See the link here for details and help with registration for affected stakeholders.

OSHA

The agency published a renewed ICR dealing with its requirements for the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. If you (or a responsible colleague) haven’t had a chance lately to check the extinguishers at your facility, now’s a good time to take this as a reminder and do so. See the ICR details here:

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