Sunday was Mother’s Day! Hopefully all the Moms out there had a chance to relax and get pampered a little. It’s a tough job! Here’s this week’s regulatory news: PHMSA After a bit of a slow start this year, PHMSA is busy rolling out Special Permit actions. Here’s the latest batch. See the three links:…
DG Digest: IATA published an update – addendum to the 66th edition of the IATA DGR
Welcome to May! Hopefully, most of us will get to enjoy the spring flowers that April showers presage. However, May is also the statistically most active month for tornado activity in the continental US. So, it is a good month to keep an eye on the sky and to ensure that your workplace’s emergency shelter…
DG Digest: USDOT Published a New Organizational Chart
The last full week of April was a quiet one in the regulatory world, with minimal news. See the latest below: USDOT The department has published a new organizational chart outlining the changes in leadership and responsibility that are in place now that the transition of administrations is complete. See the new chart at the…
DG Digest: PHMSA Updates Hazmat Registration Packet and Info for Letters of Interpretation, Plus FMCSA has a New ICR and More
The busy holiday weekend has ended, and the nation is rolling into the heart of spring weather. That often means significant severe weather threats in many areas, so if your workplace is located in such an area, be sure that your safety plan is up to date and your employees know what to do to…
DG Digest: DOT Issues Notice – Request for Comment on Reducing Regulations
This week’s regulatory news is somewhat overshadowed by the larger news on the international trade front, which as everyone is almost certainly already aware, is in a state of considerable flux. What impacts may or may not occur in reference to that in relation to dangerous goods shippers is of course also in flux. Stay…
DG Digest: PHMSA Releases New Special Permit Actions
If you guessed that regulatory activity might still be slow, you guessed correctly. Meanwhile, spring weather is making its mark on the country with a number of storms impacting various places. Keep those severe weather safety plans dusted off! Here’s the week’s news: PHMSA The agency published its first tranche of special permit actions since…
DG Digest: New DOT Internal Guidance Memo – Changes to the Conduct of Enforcement Actions
Regulatory activity remains relatively low as the federal government’s “freeze” continues. Stay tuned to our blog, however, as we’ll continue to bring you all the news that matters to DG and HSE professionals. Here’s the latest update: USDOT The agency has published a new, thirty-one part internal agency guidance document providing DOT staff with a…
DG Digest: PHMSA Meeting Announcements
The end of this coming week will also feature then end of calendrical winter. Spring is always a welcome new season, but now is also a time to think about storm preparedness for your workplace. Spring weather often features heavy storm activity in many parts of the country. Be sure your safety and shelter plans…
DG Digest: PHMSA & OSHA announce ICR notices
This last weekend saw the US implement the annual (at least for now) “Spring forward” time change, advancing the clocks one hour. Studies show that it usually takes the average person about a week to adjust their biorhythms to the new normal. You can ease your way in by getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and…
DG Digest: Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next administrator of PHMSA
It’s nearly the end of February, but winter weather continues to trouble much of the nation. Be sure not to lose focus on your workplace’s winter safety plan. Hang in there—we’re almost to spring! Regulatory activity picked up a little last week. Here’s the latest: PHMSA Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next…