November 25, 2020: (FR)(HM-219C) Hazardous Materials – Adoption of Misc. Petitions to Reduce Regulatory Burdens
PHMSA has issued a final rule in response to 24 petitions the agency received between February 2015 and March 2018. The final […]
Category: PHMSA HazMat Alerts
July 24, 2020: (FR)(HM-264) Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, has amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations in order to allow for the bulk transport of liquified natural […]
June 26, 2020: Regulatory Alert: (HM-215K) ORM-D Phase-Out Ends December 31, 2020
The ORM-D (Other Regulated Materials – Domestic) designation for small quantities of hazardous materials packaged for retail sale and shipped by ground […]
June 19, 2020: DOT Issues Final Rule Allowing Bulk Transport of LNG By Rail
The Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), issued a final […]
June 9, 2020: Request for Information on Safety Devices
PHMSA is developing a national policy regarding safety devices (UN0503 and UN3268). The agency is currently requesting information or data from stakeholders […]
May 20, 2020: (HM-251D) Vapor Pressure of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials
PHMSA has withdrawn the ANPRM regarding vapor pressure for crude oil transported by rail. The proposed rulemaking was issued on January 18, […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 20, 2020: PHMSA Issues Notice of Enforcement Discretion for the Manufacturing of Packaging Designs Beyond Periodic Retesting Dates
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of enforcement discretion that will temporarily relax some of the compliance standards […]
March 25, 2020: Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Training Requirements
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice to hazardous materials employers regarding training requirements during the COVID-19 outbreak. In […]