Welcome to the summer! The season officially began on Friday evening. Hopefully, everyone will have an opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and a little summer fun. Don’t forget to be safe, whether at work or play. Here’s the week’s regulatory news:
PHMSA
In a new final rule, PHMSA is adopting conforming amendments to the HMR to address the D.C. Circuit’s decision in Sierra Club, et al. v. DOT, et al. (Case No. 20–1317) (Jan. 17, 2025). These conforming amendments are intended to restore the text of the HMR to the version that existed prior to the effective date of the subject LNG by Rail Rule. No other regulatory changes are being adopted. Accordingly, the text of the following sections will revert to the version in effect prior to August 24, 2020:
– 49 CFR 172.101
– 172.102
– 172.820
– 173.319
– 179.400–5
– 179.400–8
The text of sections that did not exist prior to the LNG by Rail Rule, including §§ 174.200(d), 179.400– 26, and 180.515(d), will be deleted in its entirety. See the rule here:
The agency will be hosting a Public Meeting on 6/24 to solicit input on papers submitted to the 66th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (June 30 – July 4). The working papers may be found here:
For meeting details and how to join, see this link:
International Program Overview | PHMSA
EPA
The agency has postponed enforcement of its December 2024 rule that would have gradually phased out the manufacture and permitted use of trichloroethylene solvent. The solvent is a highly toxic chemical and a known carcinogen. See the action here:
FMCSA
The agency issued an ICR related to its Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCIR) requirements. See this ICR here:
NTSB
The board has published guidance that restructures the way in which it may or will consider imposing criminal charges for alleged offenses that violate transport regulations and or safety requirements. The new guidance complies with the administration’s executive order “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.” See the new guidance here:
Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board
The board will have its quarterly public meeting on the 25th. The board is tasked with advising other federal agencies on the outcomes of chemical incidents and recommending safety upgrades. The board is currently under consideration for disbandment under the Trump Administration’s federal restructuring program, or DOGE. See the link for meeting details and how to participate:
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