The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to strengthen the Risk Management Program (RMP). The proposed rule, entitled “Safer Communities […]
Category: Notices or Meetings
August 29, 2022: FMCSA Lifts HOS Rule Following Refinery Shutdown
A fire at the BP Whiting refinery in Chicago last week has lead to the refinery shutting down temporarily. In […]
July 28, 2022: (NPRM) Train Crew Size Safety Requirements
FRA is proposing a new rule that would set a minimum size requirement for train crews depending on the type […]
May 26, 2022: IMDG Code Amendment 40-20 Corrigenda
The International Maritime Organization published the IMDG Code Amendment 40-20 Corrigenda in May of 2022. The amendments include edits to the […]
February 14, 2022: Notice of Applications for Special Permits and Modification of Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications for new special permits and for modifications of or actions on […]
January 5, 2022: PHMSA Suspends LNG Transportation by Rail
PHMSA has announced its plan to suspend a rule authorizing the transportation of LNG by rail. The rule in question […]
December 13, 2021: STB Lays Out Rule For Trackage Rights During Emergency Situations
The Surface Transportation Board is adopting a final rule regarding the procedures a railroad accesses the track of another railroad in emergency […]
October 11, 2021: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications for actions on special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on […]
September 7, 2021: Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
PHMSA issued a notice regarding the upcoming Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee meeting. This meeting will be held virtually […]
September 1, 2021: Notice of Funding Opportunity
FRA issued a notice detailing the requirements and procedures necessary for anyone interested in applying for grant funding. The funding […]
