PHMSA is seeking comments on its plan to revise an information collection under OMB Control Number 2137-0628, “Flammable Hazardous Materials by […]
Category: PHMSA HazMat Alerts
May 8, 2015: Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Classification Criteria on Class 8 Materials
PHMSA has issued a notice of public meeting to discuss proposals in preparation for the 47th session of the UN […]
May 8, 2015: (FR) Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have released new requirements that are designed to reduce the […]
May 1, 2015: (FR) DOT Releases the Final Rule on Flammable Liquids by Rail
New Tank Car Rule: DOT117: Standards for New and Existing Tank Cars Used in HHFTs 9/16” normalized TC 128 Steel […]
April 27, 2015: PHMSA Issues Announcement on Preemptive Determination
PHMSA has issued an announcement stating that due to the fact that additional time is needed in order to conduct a fact finding […]
April 29, 2015: (SA) Hazardous Materials Safety Advisory – Unauthorized Certification of Compressed Gas Cylinders
PHMSA has issued a safety advisory concerning Liberty Industrial Gases and Welding Supplies Inc., also known as Liberty Industrial Gases […]
April 29, 2015: PHMSA Issues Notice and Request For Comments
PHMSA published a notice in the Federal Register on February 4, 2015 requesting comments on an information collection, Transportation of […]
April 23, 2015: Emergency Response Information Requirements
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration has issued a notice to remind those who ship or carry hazardous materials that […]
April 23, 2015: (SA) Information Requirements For Transportation of Class 3 Flammable Liquids
A safety advisory is being issued by FRA and PHMSA as a reminder to railroads that are operating a "high hazard […]
April 14, 2015: (PR) Proposed Termination of Explosive Approvals
PHMSA has proposed to terminate approximately 443 Explosive Approvals following a failed attempt to reach the approval holders in October […]
