A new rule that incorporates updated ASME standards for the construction of various tank types and a proposal to revise a hazmat incident reporting form are the only items in an otherwise quiet regulatory week. Meanwhile, the fall season officially began last Tuesday, so be sure your workplace stays ahead of any leaf-clogged gutters and…
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 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: 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: 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…
DG Digest: PHMSA Release New Set of Special Permits
Mid-May rolls in and finds regulatory activity perking along at about normal speed. Will the typical “Summer Lull” happen this year? We’ll soon find out. Meanwhile, here’s the news of last week: PHMSA The agency published its most recent tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. Find them at the links below: 2026-09392.pdf 2026-09393.pdf 2026-09424.pdf FMCSA…
DG Digest: PHMSA Make Correction to Electronic Hazmat Registration Portal
The first full week of May brought heavy storms to much of the country, with both snow and severe weather being a threat in various regions. It’s another reminder that no matter where your workplace is located, you need a plan to keep employees safe and to respond to the weather in ways that help…