The Labor Day week is over, and the last of the summer holidays has passed. Along with the return to school for children, this time of the year often portends a busier regulatory schedule as regulators, like everyone else, get back to being busy. We’ll see how this fall goes, but meanwhile, here’s the last…
DG Digest: FMCSA proposes rule tweaks for short-haul and multiple crew teams
This week marks the unofficial end of summer; the last few days before the pending Labor Day holiday. That holiday typically signifies the end of the slow vacation season and a return to a busier regulatory release schedule. However, things were slow at this time last year, so how things actually go this year remains…
DG Digest: Multiple updates from FMCSA, including a new “Hazardous Materials Route Registry.”
The middle of August finds much of the nation blanketed in smoke from western wildfires. If your business is located in an area where this is an issue, be sure to take steps to protect your employees from breathing problems. Many people who are fine on average weather days struggle in poor quality air. If…
DG Digest: OSHA proposes changes to electronic injury reporting system
OSHA The agency promulgated a proposed rule that will provide regulatory relief to certain railroad construction and repair activity involving cranes. The American Association of Railroads worked with OSHA and the FRA to craft the rule. See its parameters here In the week’s biggest news, OSHA is seeking comment on a proposal to remove the…
DG Digest: FMCSA announces listening session on automating CMVs on U.S. roadways
Summer vacation time brings a typical slowdown of regulatory activity and that is much the case this week, although EPA and FMCSA both issued notices dealing with withdrawals of certain regulatory actions taken during the Obama Administration. Here’s the latest: FMCSA The FMCSA announces a public listening session on July 12, 2018, to solicit information…
DG Digest: OSHA announces intent to harmonize with 7th Revision of GHS in 2019
Need we say it? Be safe with fireworks! This week’s holiday is no reason to endure a tragedy. The safest course is to leave that kind of celebrating to the industry professionals, and just sit back and watch them do their thing. The week’s news was surprisingly busy in what is often a sparse period;…
DG Digest: IMO Announces Newest Amendment to IMDG Code, Due in September
As the nation starts to swing in towards the 4th of July holiday and typical summer fun, regulatory activity has perked up somewhat. Does this mean a busy fall ahead? We’ll see! Meanwhile, here’s the most recent news: IMO The International Maritime Agency announced that the newest amendment of the IMDG Code (i.e. 39-18) for…
DG Digest: PHMSA to solicit input on improvements to 2020 ERG
Monday marked Memorial Day, 2018. The Labelmaster family joins with the rest of our nation in expressing our gratitude to those who have fallen in the service of our nation. Their sacrifice is everlasting. The week wraps up with the following regulatory news: OSHA The agency issued a renewed ICR dealing with permit required confined…
DG Digest: FRA increases grant opportunities as PTC deadline looms
As May slides towards its end, regulatory activity remains at low ebb. Summer is typically the low point of bustle as regulators enjoy time off like everyone else; will this year be different? Time will tell. Meanwhile, here’s what did happen last week: FMCSA The nation’s agency regulating motor carrier safety released a set of…
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