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: PHMSA issues actions for California and New Jersey, EPA and FMCSA publish relevant ICRs
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: IATA posts the significant changes to the 68th edition of the IATA DGR
As summer counts down, it’s time to remember that back-to-school is or soon will happen across the country. Lots of excited children up and about much earlier than has been the case for the last few months, so be extra careful for that morning commute. Bring your patience! Meanwhile, here’s last week’s regulatory news: The…
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: OSHA extends comment periods for several chemical standards
Next weekend is August already! Hopefully your summer is including some fun. August tends to be the warmest month in much of the nation, so be sure and stay safe. Hydrate, sunscreen, and don’t over do things! Meanwhile here’s the latest news from another pretty quiet week: The agency extended the comment periods pertaining to…
DG Digest: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to change safety and test standards for lithium batteries used to power ebikes and scooter
Sorry for the delay. Here is last weeks post. June is about to wrap (already!) and this coming weekend is the 4th of July holiday—a unique one as it marks the 250th year of US independence. As such, it’s likely to be even more enthusiastically celebrated than usual—including the use of fireworks. If fireworks are…
DG Digest: ICAO Releases 2nd Corrigendum to the 2025-26 Technical Instructions
Here we are at mid-June already! The kids will be getting out of school across the country this week, so be sure to keep an extra traffic eye open for excited children in places where they may not have been for several months. Help keep our community streets safe for kids. Here’s the latest from…
DG Digest: PHMSA HM-257A Final Rule – Revises Explosives Certifications Requirements
We’re a week into June and as usual the regulatory world churns along. Are you planning a summer trip? Now’s the time to check road work along your route and see if you can save yourself some headaches. Get off the freeway and see the country. Meanwhile, here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency has…