Cruising into mid-August already! Hopefully, everyone has had or at least will have a chance for a summer getaway. Remember to be safe and mind your heat stress. Meanwhile, a very interesting new proposed rule (NPRM) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will, if approved and finalized as is, authorize airborne drone delivery of packages…
DG Digest: Transport Canada issues new guidance on transport of exempt propane tanks, PHMSA has set of new SP actions
It was a quiet regulatory week, perhaps reflecting the “summer doldrums.” After all, even regulators need a seasonal break. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published another tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. See the results at the links below: 2025-13235.pdf 2025-13236.pdf 2025-13237.pdf Transport Canada Although perhaps not exactly regulatory-related, the Ministry did publish…
DG Digest: PHMSA ICR dealing with radioactive packaging; Transport Canada has new safety guidance out for travelers carrying lithium batteries, and OSHA and FMCSA both have minor actions
After last week’s massive tranche of regulatory news, this week’s summary returns to a more normal level of activity. Meanwhile, very hot weather continues to roll through the nation, so be sure to keep plugging away at those heat safety plans. Here’s the latest regulatory happenings: PHMSA The agency published a comprehensive ICR dealing with…
DG Digest: PHMSA to permit reduced size Limited Quantity markings on most packages and more from OSHA
Welcome to July. The week just ended brought an enormous set of regulatory changes and proposals, in sharp contrast to the rather limited activity that has previously characterized the last several months. Several agencies relevant to HSE and DG stakeholders were affected, so fill your coffee cup and let’s dive right in: PHMSA The agency…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes new rule governing LNG transport by rail and other news from the Chemical Safety Board, EPA, FMCSA, and the NTSB.
Welcome to the summer! The season officially began on Friday evening. Hopefully, everyone will have an opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and a little summer fun. Don’t forget to be safe, whether at work or play. Here’s the week’s regulatory news: PHMSA In a new final rule, PHMSA is adopting conforming amendments to the…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes new Special Permit actions. FMCSA release new ICR regarding hours-of-service.
It’s mid-June and in many places around the country, school will be letting out for the summer. That means lots of excited children racing around and who may not be as attentive as they should be to traffic, so let’s all be extra careful with our driving to help our kids start a safe summer…
DG Digest: Advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) from PHMSA asks for comment on potential changes to the HMR to advance domestic energy production.
June is here and the summer heat is increasing. Be sure to keep an eye on employees working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned spaces. Easy to get into heat related illness trouble. Safety first! Here’s the week’s still rather minimal news: PHMSA The agency has published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that asks for…
DG Digest: PHMSA, OSHA, & Transport Canada Release New Items
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…