September 4, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received five applications for modifications to special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application […]
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August 24, 2020: Chemical Leak at LyonndellBasell Plant in New Jersey
Authorities responded to a chemical leak at the LyondellBasell plant in Edison, NJ that resulted in a chemical cloud being released in […]
September 2, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
BNSF Railway has petitioned FRA for a modification to an existing waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 213.109(d)(6) which allows for the […]
September 2, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) (Petitioners), on behalf of themselves and […]
September 1, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
OmniTRAX, on behalf of Illinois Railway, has submitted a petition for waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 229.23(a), Periodic inspections, which requires […]
August 31, 2020: Ask the Expert Question of the Week
Question: What is a “HazMat Employee” and how do I figure out which of my staff needs the training that DOT requires […]
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August 28, 2020: Chemical Fire Erupts in Louisiana Following Hurricane Laura
A large chemical fire erupted at the BioLab’s Lake Charles plant in Louisiana as Hurricane Laura passed through the area yesterday morning. […]
August 24, 2020: Norfolk Southern Train Derailed in Telford, TN
Ten Norfolk Southern freight cars derailed in Telford on Sunday night. There were no injuries reported and no hazardous materials were involved […]
August 24, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
BNSF Railway Company has petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance regarding 49 CFR 218.25, Workers on a Main Track, for workers […]