PHMSA has issued a direct final rule that will provide non-specification manufacturers and DOT and UN specification packaging manufactures with […]
Category: Final Rules
March 31, 2016: (FR) (HM-253): Final Rule on Reverse Logistics and Hazardous Materials
The final rule regarding the reverse logistics of certain hazardous materials being transported by road will be effective as of March 31, […]
March 4, 2016: (FR) Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes On Commercial Aircraft
The Department of Transportation has extended its final rule on the smoking ban on passenger aircraft to include charter flights […]
February 29, 2016: (FR) Changes Made to the Deadline for Positive Train Control Implementation
The Federal Railroad Administration has made adjustments to the deadline for Positive Train Control implementation. In addition to the deadline […]
February 8, 2016: (FR) FRA Issues Final Rule on Glazing
In an effort to reduce paperwork and economic burdens on the rail industry, FRA has revised the existing regulations on […]
January 19, 2016: ICAO Issues Addendum to 57th Edition DGR
ICAO has issued an addendum to the 57th edition DGR for hazardous materials shipped by air that became effective January 1, 2016. The […]
January 29, 2016: Final Authorization of State Initiated Changes of Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Program
The Environmental Protection Agency has reviewed Arkansas’ regulations and identified two minor state initiated changes to the hazardous waste program […]
January 19, 2016: PHMSA To Add 96 Special Permits to the HMR
PHMSA has amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations to include 96 widely used or longstanding special permits with established safety records in […]
December 28, 2015: Determination of Minimum Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates
FRA’s Administrator is maintaining the minimum annual random drug screening rate at 25% of covered railroad employees and the minimum […]
December 28, 2015: (FR) Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents for Calendar Year 2016
This rule announces the monetary reporting threshold for rail equipment accidents or incidents maintains at $10,500 for any incidents or […]