May 30, 2019: CSX Train Derailment in Abbeville County
Thursday night a CSX train carrying three locomotives and 110 coal cars derailed in Abbeville County, South Carolina. There were 14 cars […]
Month: May 2019
May 31, 2019: (ANPRM) Safe Integration of Automated Driving Systems-Equipped Commercial Motor Vehicles; Correction
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting public comments regarding an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making that was published on […]
May 29, 2019: (NPRM) Train Crew Staffing
The Federal Railroad Administration has withdrawn the March 15, 2016 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding train crew staffing. It has been determined […]
May 17, 2019: (NPRM) Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the accident/incident reporting regulations that require any accident or incident that has damages […]
May 11, 2019: Heavy Rains Caused Derailment in Mississippi
A freight train derailed in Pearl River County Mississippi as a direct result of the heavy rains that the area has seen. […]
May 14, 2019: Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee Nominations
PHMSA is requesting nominations for individuals interested in serving on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is […]
May 8, 2019: Applications for Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received numerous applications for special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
May 8, 2019: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
May 7, 2019: Public Meeting Notice for the 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety will be holding a public meeting on the development of the 2020 edition of the Emergency […]
May 1, 2019: Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Transport Canada has issued an amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. This amendment is based on recommendations from the Emergency […]