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: 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: PHMSA extended the comment period for its NPRM HM-265, FMCSA final rule published.
The second full week of January finds the nation battling heavy winter weather in the Midwest and South, and the incredibly tragic fires in the Los Angeles area. Wherever you are, please stay safe. The Labelmaster family wishes all our friends in Los Angeles the very best as they work to get through this unprecedented…
DG Digest: PHMSA Wants Your Input on Safety Investigations and the EPA Announces Revised Civil Penalty
The election cycle is over and as everyone is no doubt already aware, the White House and parts of Congress will be transitioning to new leadership. This typically creates a certain amount of upheaval and refocus in the nation’s regulatory directives, so we’ll all have to wait and see what happens. We’ll keep bringing you…
DG Digest: PHMSA Addresses Cryogenic Liquid Risks, FAA Issues Safety Alert for Battery-Related Cargo, and Transport Canada Releases Updated Training Guidance
The leaves are falling fast now as we enter into the second month of autumn. Are your wintertime snow and ice clearance plans in place? Before too long, many parts of the country will be experiencing such weather, so if you haven’t quite finished your preparations, now’s a great time to do so. No one…
DG Digest: PHMSA Offering Free Hazmat Transport Seminar in Indianapolis Later This Month
October is here! Time for all those fall events everyone looks forward to. Another big job you may not look forward to during the season is acting to keep falling leaves clear of gutters and drains at both work and home. Standing water can contribute to unsafe conditions and having it back up in place…
DG Digest: Canada Releases Revised Standard for UN Packaging of Dangerous Goods
The week of Labor Day found things relatively quiet in the regulatory world; perhaps people were squeezing in that last bit of summer fun. Things often tend to start picking up quite a bit as the fall approaches; we’ll see if this year works out that way too. Meanwhile, here’s the week’s rather limited news:…
DG Digest: IATA releases significant changes for the upcoming 66th Edition of the DGR
As you read this, Labor Day has come and gone and with its passing, the unofficial end of the summer is here. Hopefully, you had a great season and finished up with a restful holiday. Meanwhile, here we go into the beginning of fall and the back-to-school period. As always, safety first! Here’s the latest…
DG Digest: Transport Canada Launches Online Emergency Reporting, OSHA Renews Fire Extinguisher Guidelines
Here it is mid-July already. Gosh, where does the time go? Hope your summer plans are coming together. As is sometimes the case, especially during the summer months and prime vacation season, the regulatory world had a quiet week, news-wise. Here’s the (minimal) latest: Transport Canada The Ministry has created a new portal as part…