March 30, 2020: Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting
PHMSA issued a notice announcing an upcoming meeting of the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held on September […]
Month: March 2020
March 27, 2020: TDG Training, Containment Inspection Requirements, Temporarily Eased
In light of the current challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, Transport Canada has decided to ease the restrictions that apply to […]
March 25, 2020: Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Training Requirements
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice to hazardous materials employers regarding training requirements during the COVID-19 outbreak. In […]
March 25, 2020: 2.5 Million Pounds of Radioactive Waste Illegally Dumped In Oregon Landfill
The Oregon Department of Energy issued a notice of violation to Chemical Waste Management, a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc., for accepting […]
March 23, 2020: (FR) Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees
The Transportation Security Administration issued a final rule that will require owners and operators of higher-risk freight railroad carriers, public transportation agencies, […]
March 19, 2020: PHMSA Guidance to State Partners Regarding COVID-19
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a list of recommendations and planned actions for its state programs regarding COVID-19. […]
March 18, 2020: FMCSA Issues Expanded HOS Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an expanded national emergency declaration to provide drivers that are transporting emergency supplies in response […]
March 10, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received five applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
March 10, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received numerous applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
March 10, 2020: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received several applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]