May 21, 2020: Union Pacific Freight Train Derailed and Damaged an Overpass in Portland, OR
A Union Pacific freight train derailed in Portland, OR on Tuesday morning. The derailment damaged the North Lombard Street overpass but no […]
Month: May 2020
May 20, 2020: (HM-251D) Vapor Pressure of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials
PHMSA has withdrawn the ANPRM regarding vapor pressure for crude oil transported by rail. The proposed rulemaking was issued on January 18, […]
May 19, 2020: Freight Train Derailed in East Aurora, NY
A Buffalo Pittsburgh Railroad freight train derailed in East Aurora, New York on Monday evening. According to the East Aurora Police Department, […]
May 15, 2020: Hazardous Materials: The State of Washington Crude Oil by Rail Volatility Requirements
PHMSA has determined that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (HMTA) does preempt Washington State’s vapor pressure limit for crude oil loaded or […]
May 14, 2020: (FR) FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Hours of Service Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule updating hour of service rules. Elaine Chao, U.S. Transportation Secretary, said “America’s […]
May 11, 2020: (FR)(HM-2150) Harmonization With International Standards
In an effort to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards, PHSMA has issued numerous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Some […]
May 8, 2020: Iowa Driver Becomes One of the First to Use Technology for CDL Test
Lonnie Orr recently became the first person to take advantage of the federal emergency declaration that allows drivers to take their CDL […]
May 7, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received a dozen applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments until June 8, […]
May 7, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received ten applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments until May 22, 2020. […]
May 7, 2020: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received a list of application requesting actions on special permits. Interested parties may submit comments until […]