Mid-December finds the regulatory world relatively quiet as the holidays approach. The next few weeks will be busy with plans and get-togethers, so remember to plan for safe travel. Designated drivers are everyone’s friend. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency is proposing to establish new categorical exclusions in accordance with the National Environmental Policy…
DG Digest: DOT to Require Observed Urine Tests, EPA Completes Risk Assessment for Multiple Chemicals, and FMCSA Proposes Waiver for Agricultural Jet Fuel Haulers
This week’s regulatory news finds a pair of new NPRMs as well as minor administrative actions from various agencies. Meanwhile, winter weather has reared its head fiercely across parts of the country, so if your home or workplace is coping with the tempest, safety first and dream of summer; it will be back eventually! Meanwhile,…
DG Digest: USPS Proposes Stricter Guidelines for Cremated Remains and OSHA Delays Final Decision on Workplace Heat Illness Prevention
Welcome back! Hopefully, everyone had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday period. Now it’s time for the holiday rush! Remember to take time to pay attention to health and safety as so many people get so busy and often, very distracted. Don’t let safety be a casualty of your holiday plans! Here’s the latest regulatory…
DG Digest: PHMSA Greenlights Special Permits, FMCSA Clarifies Regulations, OSHA Seeks Input on Methylene Chloride Standard
It was a relatively quiet week last week after the tumult of the now-completed election season. With the transition between administrations now underway, most federal agencies tend to follow a low profile, since policy and priorities are likely to shift in January. Meanwhile, here is the week’s news: PHMSA The agency has released its latest…
DG Digest: EPA Clarifies E-Manifest Rules, FRA Proposes Waiver Standard Updates, and OSHA Seeks Input on Noise and Carcinogen Standards
Halloween is over. Hopefully, everyone enjoyed their treats! And hopefully everyone has remembered to set their clocks back an hour as of yesterday (if you are reading this on Monday!). Who would have thought November could arrive so quickly? Here’s last week’s regulatory news: EPA In a new final rule, the agency issued a set…
DG Digest: PHMSA Updates HMR with Rail Safety and Tank Car Regulations
It’s the week of Halloween! Let’s all remember that this coming Thursday, especially in the afternoon time, there’s going to be a lot of excited children out on our streets and sidewalks. It’s important that s the adults, we are extra cautious in our driving and ready to give the kids the right of way…
DG Digest: PHMSA Sets Date for Next Lithium Battery Air Safety Committee Meeting
The Labelmaster family joins all Americans in extending very best wishes to the people affected by the two recent hurricanes. There are many ways in which all of us can contribute towards recovery efforts. Hopefully, each of us can find a way to help make a difference. Meanwhile, here’s the most recent regulatory news: PHMSA…
DG Digest: PHMSA Offering Free Hazmat Transport Seminar in Indianapolis Later This Month
October is here! Time for all those fall events everyone looks forward to. Another big job you may not look forward to during the season is acting to keep falling leaves clear of gutters and drains at both work and home. Standing water can contribute to unsafe conditions and having it back up in place…
DG Digest: China Revises Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations
Welcome to autumn! Yesterday was the Fall Equinox, officially ending the summer of 2024. Hopefully it was a good one for you, and hopefully the new season will be filled with fun and interesting things to see and do. Break out the pumpkin spice and cornstalks! Here’s the week’s regulatory news: China (PRC) Ministry of…
DG Digest: FMCSA Extends Comment Period, OSHA Announces Meeting, Publishes ICRs; PHMSA Takes Special Permit Actions
Although school is back in, and most of us feel like fall is here already, this coming week actually features the last few days of summer, with the equinox occurring next Sunday morning. As such—if you have any last-minute summer plans or wishes, now’s the time! Otherwise, you’ll have to slot them in for 2025.…