Here we are rolling into August already! With this being an election year the various political campaigns are in full swing, but much of “official” Washington spends most of the coming month in recess. Will that reflect in a lightened regulatory schedule? We’ll all find out together. Meanwhile, stay cool if you can! Here is last week’s quite busy regulatory news:
PHMSA
Summer special permit time! Here’s the latest actions from the agency regarding these unique items:
Transport Canada
The Ministry has published a comprehensive guidance document that provides its interpretation of the regulations that govern the shipment of infectious substances in Canada. This document is a “how-to” type guide and does NOT change any regulations. Find the guide here.
CPSC
In news that may be of interest to aerosol manufacturers, the commission is proposing to declare that any aerosol duster products that contain more than 18 mg in any combination of HFC–152a and/or HFC–134a are banned hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). The commission alleges that these products have a high potential for misuse as illicit inhalants. See the proposed rule here.
FRA
The agency issued an ICR related to use of and updates to its public reporting form for alleged safety violations and violations of hazardous materials regulations affecting rail carrier operations. This form can be used by the general public as well as railroad employees to report what the believe may constitute violations of the FRA and relevant PHMSA regulations. See the ICR here.
FAA
The agency invites public comments about its intention to request the Office of Management and Budget to renew an information collection. It involves information that must be reported to the FAA about small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) safety events if they result in serious injury or damage. Comments should be submitted by September 30, 2024. Find out how to comment here.
DOT
Due to the receipt of adverse comments, the department is withdrawing the direct final rule ‘‘Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs,’’ published on June 21, 2024. Effective August 1, 2024, DOT withdraws the direct final rule published on June 21, 2024. The identical NPRM published the same day will now be taken under full consideration. See more information here.
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