June 4, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Canadian Pacific has petition FRA for a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 241.7(c), Fringe border dispatching. This would permit Canadian dispatching […]
Category: Notices or Meetings
June 3, 2020: National Hazardous Materials Route Registry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice that revises the National Hazardous Materials Route Registry (NHMRR). The NHMRR is […]
May 27, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
BNSF Railway has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 215.13, Pre-departure Inspection. This regulation requires […]
May 15, 2020: Hazardous Materials: The State of Washington Crude Oil by Rail Volatility Requirements
PHMSA has determined that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (HMTA) does preempt Washington State’s vapor pressure limit for crude oil loaded or […]
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 […]
May 7, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received a dozen applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments until June 8, […]
May 7, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received ten applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments until May 22, 2020. […]
May 7, 2020: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received a list of application requesting actions on special permits. Interested parties may submit comments until […]
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 […]
April 29, 2020: Notice of Public Meetings in 2020 for International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
PHMSA announced the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety will be hosting three public meetings in 2020. Each meeting will be held two […]