The federal government took action dealing with California’s looming ban on single use propane tanks (popular with campers) and lawsuit in New Jersey over gasoline safety standards as part of this week’s news. Meanwhile, school is back in session now across the country after the Labor Day holiday, so be sure to keep an extra…
DG Digest: CPSC requests comments on button battery safety rule
A request for comments regarding changes to the CPSC’s button/coin cell safety rule is part of the news this week as everyone returns from what was hopefully a fun, safe Labor Day holiday to unofficially wind up the summer. That means it’s also time to start thinking about the changing fall weather coming and how…
DG Digest: PHMSA new allowance for smaller LQ marks printed on package shipping label
After a quick weeklong break last week, we’re back this time with a two week Digest chock full of PHMSA news. Grab your coffee and let’s jump right in: PHMSA The agency released a huge tranche of revised rules on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Several of them are quite significant, among them an allowance in…
DG Digest: PHMSA’s New SP Actions and an ICR from FMCSA
Today’s DG Digest happens to fall on the 57th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, humanity’s first step onto another world. It was a triumph of science that among many other things called for the safe handling and transport of plenty of dangerous goods. Even if your DG isn’t heading for the Moon, we…
DG Digest: ERA EPCRA Regulations Now Align with US HCS & UN GHS
It’s officially summer! Hope you have some warm weather plans for fun—but always take heat safety, sunburn, and insect bites into account. Summertime visits to the emergency room are something you don’t want to experience. A little planning can go a long way. Here’s the week’s news: EPA The agency issued a final rule that…
DG Digest: OMB Proposes Rule That Drastically Changes Fed Grant Funding Requirements
Welcome to June! It’s the beginning of “meteorological” summer, so be sure your facility’s heat safety plan is in place and ready to go. Let’s take a look at the regulatory news from the final week of May: OMB While not specifically DG related, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule…
DG Digest: PHMSA Release New Set of Special Permits
Mid-May rolls in and finds regulatory activity perking along at about normal speed. Will the typical “Summer Lull” happen this year? We’ll soon find out. Meanwhile, here’s the news of last week: PHMSA The agency published its most recent tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. Find them at the links below: 2026-09392.pdf 2026-09393.pdf 2026-09424.pdf FMCSA…
DG Digest: PHMSA Make Correction to Electronic Hazmat Registration Portal
The first full week of May brought heavy storms to much of the country, with both snow and severe weather being a threat in various regions. It’s another reminder that no matter where your workplace is located, you need a plan to keep employees safe and to respond to the weather in ways that help…
DG Digest: FMCSA Revises Fee Schedule for Carriers
Welcome to May! The new month begins with a few relatively minor announcements from various government agencies. Let’s take a look: FRA The agency issued a final rule allowing railroad carriers to post FRA required illness and injury reports electronically vice physically (i.e. paper reports) at employee locations. See the change here: 2026-08255.pdf OSHA The…
DG Digest: PHMSA Publishes New Batch of Special Permit Actions
April showers bring May flowers! They can also bring flood control problems to your company’s location, so while the unsettled spring weather remains active, it’s important to keep those gutters, drains, and sewers clear of blockages and ready for service. No one wants to slosh their way to work, so let’s work together for safety.…