August 12, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
Month: August 2020
August 12, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received eight applications requesting modifications to existing special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any […]
August 12, 2020: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received a list of applications requesting actions on existing special permits. Interested parties may submit […]
July 13, 2020: Another Freighter Fire Raises Questions on Lithium Battery Safety
An Ethiopian Airlines freighter carrying three pallets of lithium batteries caught fire at Pudong Shanghai Airport. The airline released the following statement […]
July 13, 2020: EPA, Justice Department and Texas Settle with DuPont for Alleged Violations of Environmental Laws at Former La Porte, Texas Facility
The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice, and the state of Texas have finally reached a settlement with E.I. Du Pont de […]
August 11, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
BNSF Railway Company has petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance regarding track inspections to be conducted visually by railroad track inspectors […]
August 5, 2020: Wendy J. Buckley Awarded IAOTP’s Top CEO & Consultant of the Year 2020 Specializing in Hazmat
Wendy J. Buckley, President & CEO of Specialty Transportation and Regulatory Services International, was recently selected as Top CEO & Consultant of […]
August 5, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is requesting to renew the emergency relief to allow for social distancing and […]
August 3, 2020: Pipeline Safety: Gas and Liquid Advisory Committee Member Nominations
PHMSA is requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC). Nominations must be received by September 29, […]
August 2, 2020: Freight Train Derailed in New Florence, MO
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a freight train derailment in New Florence, MO in the area of Highway WW and […]