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 […]
Category: Final Rules
May 4, 2020: Relief for Certain Persons and Operations During the COVID–19 Outbreak
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) that will provide regulatory relief to the people that have been […]
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, […]
February 21, 2020: (FR) Accidental Release Reporting
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced a final rule regarding accidental release reporting that will be effective as of […]
February 18, 2020: (FR) Risk Reduction Program
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule that will require all Class I freight railroads and each freight railroad with […]
September 12, 2019: (FR) Hours of Service of Drivers—Restart Provisions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is amending its Hours-of-Service requirements for drivers of property-carrying vehicles. The amendment will remove the provisions […]
July 31, 2019: (FR) DOT Issues Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts
The Department of Transportation has issued a final rule regarding revisions to civil penalty amounts. The final rule provides the 2019 inflation […]
April 15, 2019: (FR) Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule eliminating the requirement for some locomotives to display a badge or tag certifying […]
March 6, 2019: (HM–224I)(IFR) Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018)
PHMSA has issued an interim final rule regarding the transportation of lithium cells and batteries by aircraft. The IFR will prohibit lithium […]
February 28, 2019: (FR)(HM-251B) Oil Spill Response Plans and Information Sharing for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (FAST Act)
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration, has issued a final rule that revises and […]