As as result of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, FMCSA was required to conform its regulations in order […]
Category: Final Rules
July 1, 2016: (FR) FRA Announces Increase to Federal Civil Penalties
FRA has announced an increase to the minimum and maximum allowable civil penalty amounts for railroad safety violations. The minimum […]
June 29, 2016: (FR) (HM-258D) Revision of Maximum and Minimum Civil Penalties
PHMSA has announced changes to the minimum and maximum civil penalty amounts for knowingly violating federal hazardous materials transportation laws, […]
June 17, 2016: (FR) Incorporation by Reference; North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria; Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
The Hazardous Materials Safety Permits rules have been updated to incorporate the April 1, 2016 edition of the out-of-service criteria. […]
June 13, 2016: (FR) Amendments to Hazardous Chemical Reporting Regulations
OSHA recently revised the Hazard Communication Standard to ensure it conforms with the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling […]
June 10, 2016: (FR) Changes to Roadway Worker Protection Regulation
FRA has issued a final rule to clarify the Roadway Worker Protection regulation. The amendments include, but are not limited […]
June 10, 2016: (FR) National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Reporting Requirements
In response to a petition for reconsideration of the final rule, National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Reporting Requirements, that was issued […]
June 10, 2016: (FR) FRA Makes Changes to Drug and Alcohol Regulations
FRA has made two adjustments to the drug and alcohol regulations. Maintenance of Way employees will now be subject to the same […]
June 2, 2016: (FR)(HM–218H) Amendments Made to HMR
PHMSA has issued a final rule, effective July 5, 2016, that makes several amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations in […]
May 19, 2016: (FR)(HM-262) Final Rule Issued on Electronic Smoking Devices on-board Aircraft
PHMSA has issued a final rule regarding lithium batteries on board aircraft. Passengers and crew members will no longer be […]
