PHMSA is considering making a revision to the HMR that would establish vapor pressure limits on unrefined petroleum based products […]
Category: PHMSA HazMat Alerts
December 21, 2016: (ANPRM) Sampling and Testing Requirements for Unrefined Petroleum Products
PHMSA is proposing changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that would apply particular methods for conducting sampling and vapor testing […]
December 21, 2016: (ANPRM) Volitility of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials
The Attorney General of New York submitted a petition for rulemaking to The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requesting […]
December 13, 2016: (SA) Hazardous Materials: Use of DOT Specification 39 Cylinders for Liquefied Flammable Compressed Gas
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a safety advisory to offerors and users of DOT-39 cylinders. The advisory […]
September 22, 2016: (SA) Hazardous Materials: Damaged, Defective, Recalled Lithium Cells or Batteries or Portable Electronic Devices
PHMSA has issued a safety advisory concerning the transportation of damaged, defective, or recalled lithium cells or batteries, and portable electronic […]
September 19, 2016: PHMSA and OSHA Clarify Requirements for Labeling Hazardous Chemicals for Bulk Shipments
In an effort to address questions posed by stakeholders regarding the labeling requirements of both agencies, PHMSA and OSHA have […]
September 7, 2016: (NPRM)(HM-215N) Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards (RRR)
PHMSA submitted a proposal to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations in an effort to ensure consistency with international regulations. Some […]
August 16, 2016: Hazardous Materials: Termination of Designated Approval Agencies Approvals
The Approvals and Permits Division of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has terminated several Designated Approvals Agencies approvals. […]
August 16, 2016: Hazardous Materials: Termination of Competent Authority Manufacturing Approvals
PHMSA has issued a notice announcing the termination of manufacturing approval for several companies. Over the past two years PHMSA […]
August 15, 2016: (FR)(HM-251C) FAST Act Requirements for Flammable Liquids and Rail Tank Cars
PHMSA issued a final rule that updates the Hazardous Materials Regulations to include requirements set forth in the FAST Act. The FAST […]
