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’s First Special Permit Actions of 2026
Mid-January already? Brrrrr! It’s cold almost everywhere in the country, so be sure that your outdoor employees or those working in unheated spaces are paying attention to the things they need to do to keep them safe. Frostbite or hypothermia are both no joke! Warm dry clothing appropriate to the weather and plenty of rest…
DG Digest: PHMSA Releases New Set of SP Actions, FMCSA has a Regulatory Correction
October comes in with the US government in a budgetary shutdown. As such, the Federal Register is currently winding down in terms of its daily output of regulatory information. However, we’ll continue to bring the changes that are offered, as well as the continuing (and unaffected) monitoring of international modal regulations. Meanwhile, here’s last week’s…
DG Digest: New set of PHMSA Special Permit (SP) announcements.
It was a quiet week just past in the regulatory world, with only PHMSA “on the board” with a little activity. Perhaps everyone is still stretching their summer break just a little—who can blame them! Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published a new tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. See them at the…
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 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 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: 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…
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…
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