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…
DG Digest: PHMSA Publishes New Batch of Special Permit Actions
April showers bring May flowers! They can also bring flood control problems to your company’s location, so while the unsettled spring weather remains active, it’s important to keep those gutters, drains, and sewers clear of blockages and ready for service. No one wants to slosh their way to work, so let’s work together for safety.…
DG Digest: PHMSA Pushes Out a Tranche of Special Permit Actions
It’s March Madness time! How’s your bracket doing so far? Just remember to bracket safety in between all those basketball games! Meanwhile, here’s the latest regulatory news: PHMSA The agency pushed out yet another tranche of Special Permit actions. Find them at the links provided here: 2026-05277.pdf 2026-05279.pdf 2026-05278.pdf FMCSA The agency published an ICR…
DG Digest: Public Research, Development, & Technology Forum Coming to DC
Edit: The links have been corrected, sorry for the confusion. It’s time for “March Madness” in the world of college basketball, but the world of DG and HSE regulations just keeps chugging along doing its safe best to protect the logistics chain. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency will host a public Research, Development,…
DG Digest: PHMSA HM-215R, IATA New Battery Guidance Document
Pitchers and catchers reported to training camp this week in the Major Leagues—that’s a sure sign of spring, although we still have a long way to go. But progress is progress! There was progress on the regulatory front as well, as PHMSA released its long-sought HM-215R international harmonization rule in proposed form. Finalization must await…