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 Release 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: PHMSA revisits requalification period for certain DOT 4-series cylinders, issues special permits
Summer doldrums this week as regulatory activity eases along. August is traditionally a slow month in our nation’s capital. PHMSA however stayed active and is the only player in this week’s digest. Here’s all the latest: PHMSA PHMSA is proposing to revise requirements on the requalification period for certain DOT 4-series specification cylinders in non-corrosive…
USDOT/PHMSA Issues Special Permit Actions
The United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a listing of actions pertaining to Special Permits, including those applied for, those granted or withdrawn, and those delayed more than 180 days. A variety of subjects are addressed, including those affecting the transport of explosives, living human tissues,…