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.…
DG Digest: ICAO Revises Lithium Battery Rules for Passengers
Hopefully, everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. If you’re a spring breaker, maybe you’re seeing this after returning home from a trip. Hope it was fun! Here’s the latest and rather brief regulatory news: OSHA The agency released a proposed rule that will delay the requirement to equiMid-April and time for spring showers! Be sure…
DG Digest: PHMSA Pushes Out a Tranche of Special Permit Actions
It’s March Madness time! How’s your bracket doing so far? Just remember to bracket safety in between all those basketball games! Meanwhile, here’s the latest regulatory news: PHMSA The agency pushed out yet another tranche of Special Permit actions. Find them at the links provided here: 2026-05277.pdf 2026-05279.pdf 2026-05278.pdf FMCSA The agency published an ICR…
DG Digest: FMCSA Clarifies Rule for Electronic Inspection Reports (DVIR)
After last week’s harmonization news, this week was considerably less active, with the exception being the FMCSA. Here’s the latest news: FMCSA The agency amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to remove the grandfathering provision under the physical qualifications standards for interstate drivers operating under the vision waiver study program administered from 1992 through…
DG Digest: PHMSA HM-215R, IATA New Battery Guidance Document
Pitchers and catchers reported to training camp this week in the Major Leagues—that’s a sure sign of spring, although we still have a long way to go. But progress is progress! There was progress on the regulatory front as well, as PHMSA released its long-sought HM-215R international harmonization rule in proposed form. Finalization must await…
DG Digest: PHMSA Proposal to HMR Integral to Spacecraft Payloads and Components
Rolling into February, today’s edition coincides with Groundhog Day. Hopefully the furry little critter doesn’t see his shadow and our winter will be a little shorter—assuming you believe the story! Meanwhile, Groundhog Day or not, PHMSA had a busy week last week, with several published actions. Here’s the latest: PHMSA The agency published a coordinated…
DG Digest: New ICRs from FMCSA and OSHA
Big winter storm this week! Safety first and always. If you are impacted—and most of the country seems to be, save for the West Coast—be sure to do everything you need to in order to keep you and your fellow employees safe and warm. Here’s this week’s news: FMCSA The agency published an ICR related…