Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permit
PHMSA is publishing this notice to provide awareness and solicit comments on an application for a special permit currently under review by […]
Category: Notices or Meetings
December 22, 2022: (FR)(HM–224I) PHMSA Issues Final Rule on Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft
PHMSA issued a final rule revising the HMR for lithium battery transportation by aircraft. The rule prohibits the transportation of lithium batteries […]
December 16, 2022: PHMSA Addresses Clarification Request on Proper Shipping Names
PHMSA received a letter in May 2022 requesting clarification on proper shipping names (PSN). The letter, submitted by Rinchem Company, Inc., provided […]
November 28, 2022: PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Policy for International Standards
PHMSA announced that the agency and its modal partners will temporarily exercise enforcement discretion for any offeror or carrier currently shipping packages […]
December 2, 2022: Changes to FRA Railroad Safety Information System – Part 243
The Federal Railroad Administration is making changes to the FRA Railroad Safety Information System – Part 243. As of December 19, 2022, […]
October 25, 2022: TSA Releases Rail Cybersecurity Directive
On October 18, 2022 the Transportation Security Administration issued a new cybersecurity directive for designated passenger and freight railroads. TSA feels the […]
October 3, 2022: (NPRM) FRA Revising Training Requirements
FRA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that focuses on amendments to the regulations regarding training, qualification, and oversight for safety-related railroad […]
September 16, 2022: (NPRM) FMCSA Clarifying Regulations on ELDs
FMCSA is seeking public comments on ways to clarify the current regulations regarding Electronic Logging Devices. There are five areas in particular […]
September 15, 2022: Drivers Get Extension on Hazmat Endorsement Renewal
Due to a delay in credential processing, TSA is extending the expiration date for Hazardous Material Endorsement holders whose credentials are due […]
September 8, 2022: (NPRM) Risk Reduction Program
FRA issued a NPRM aimed at gathering information to see if the agency should remove a provision in the RRP final rule. […]