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    FMCSA Considers Negotiated Rulemaking Process for Upgraded Federal Regulations Governing CDL Driver Training

    - August 19, 2014 - ,

    In an action published in today’s Federal Register, the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the retention of a “neutral convener” to explore with stakeholders the potential of entering into a negotiated rulemaking process regarding the upgrading of licensing requirements for holders of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Comments on…

    TSA Requests Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities on Rail Carriers, Shippers of Designated Hazardous Materials

    - August 18, 2014 -

    The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today issued an extension of the comment period referencing an already approved and in-force Information Collection requirement affecting rail carriers and shippers by rail of certain hazardous materials.  Passenger carrying rail operations are also affected.  Under Docket TSA-2006-26514, the TSA extended for sixty days (until October…

    Infographic | The Movement of Dangerous Goods

    - August 13, 2014 -

    Moving Dangerous Goods (DG) safely involves the coordinated actions of shippers, carriers, and receivers. This infographic provides a high-level look at some of the facts and figures behind the 1.4 million DG shipments that take place each day.   To learn more about these and other important DG topics Contact Labelmaster

    USDOT/PHMSA Releases NPRM on Special Permit and Authority Approval Procedures

    - August 12, 2014 -

    In the August 12th 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule (NPRM) under Docket # PHMSA-2012-0260 (HM-233E) RIN 2137-AE99 under which the agency proposes to set forth specific procedures and guidelines for the consideration of both Special…

    USDOT/PHMSA Releases NPRM on Reverse Logistics

    - August 11, 2014 -

    In the August 11th 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule (NPRM) under Docket # PHMSA-2011-0143 (HM-253) RIN 2137-AE81 defining the term “reverse logistics,” as well as establishing the eligibility of the various hazard classes that are…

    DOT’s PHMSA Issues Final Rule on Penalties, Hazmat Operations

    - August 7, 2014 -

    The United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a Final Rule pertaining to the ability of individuals and corporations to continue to operate after failing to pay a required penalty assessed under a violation of the US 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). In Docket # PHMSA-2012-0258…

    Shipping Dangerous Goods: Proper packaging prevents peril

    Shipping Dangerous Goods: Proper packaging prevents peril

    - August 5, 2014 -

    Every safe and compliant shipment of Dangerous Goods starts with choosing the right packaging. And that means knowing what it is you’re shipping and what regulations apply. In this video, Jeanne Zmich, Vice President of Regulatory Research, and Susan Knorr, Regulations Specialist, talk about the vital role packaging plays in protecting the public and helping…

    Safety Marks Amended within Canada’s TDG Regulations

    - July 31, 2014 -

    Transport Canada, the regulatory authority responsible for Canadian transportation policies and programs, has promulgated an amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). Specifically, an amendment titled “Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks)” was published in the July 2nd, 2014 Canada Gazette Part II, Vol.…

    PHMSA Announces Final Rule Pertaining to Lithium Battery Transport

    - July 31, 2014 - ,

    Today via the U.S. DOT PHMSA website, the agency announced the forthcoming issuance of a Final Rule regarding new regulatory requirements pertaining to the safe transport of lithium batteries. Specifically, the new ruling revises hazard communication and packaging provisions for lithium batteries and harmonizes the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with applicable provisions of the United…

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