We are playing catch up. Here are two posts. First, the post for the this week. One lonely FMCSA ICR is the sum total of relevant regulatory activity over the last week. Sometimes it’s quiet! Meanwhile, Halloween fun falls later this coming week, so be extra careful as the kids are out chasing their goodies…
DG Digest: Transport Canada guidance on transport of firmware-limited lithium batteries
Transport Canada leads the way with news this week about handling and transporting firmware-limited lithium ion batteries. Meanwhile the run-up to Halloween, the first big holiday of the fall season, is well underway, so if you decorate, be sure those ghosts and goblins are properly secured against wind and rain and if a ladder is…
DG Digest: CPSC offers comment hearing for lithium battery safety rules
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is busy with lithium battery activity this week, including a comment hearing on a new safety rule as well as an ICR related to button cells. This as the month of October and “Spooky Season” rolls in. Time for cornstalks and pumpkins and yummy fall treats! But meanwhile, check out…
DG Digest: 3 new special permits from PHMSA and ICR from FMCSA related to med report form
PHMSA special permit activity is the main bit of news in an otherwise relatively quiet week—everyone catching their breath after summer fun, maybe. It’s common for the regulatory pace to pick up a bit in the fall, so we’ll see how it goes moving forward. Meanwhile, here’s the week’s report: PHMSA The agency released a…
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: OSHA renews ICR for portable fire extinguishers
Mid-July is here and with it, very warm weather continues to be the pattern in much of the country. Remember that working outdoors or in non-air conditioned interior spaces can produces real risks for people and animals. Be sure your workplace is being attentive to its heat safety plan. The regulatory world was pretty quiet…
DG Digest: Harmonization Update to the Canada TDGR
Hopefully, everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the Independence Day holiday. And hopefully it was a safe one! July is starting out very warm, so make sure your summer heat safety plan is in full operation. Here’s the week’s regulatory news closing out June: Transport Canada In a major action, the Ministry has published an…
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: EU ADR Proposed Regulatory Changes
March is the month spring begins, and spring often brings unsettled weather. Now’s a great time to begin considering your company’s severe weather safety plans if heavy weather is a factor where your business operates. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the week’s regulatory news: EU ADR The EU ADR is Europe’s set of regulations…
DG Digest: EPA Notices Regarding E-Manifest Program for Hazwaste Shipping
It’s the Monday after the “Big Game.” Did your team win? Did you eat too much? Hope the nation’s biggest informal “holiday” went the way you wanted it to. Meanwhile, here’s the latest regulatory news—always a winner! EPA The agency invites the public to provide input for potential charge questions and/or charge question topics which…
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