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…
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…