February 16, 2021: (NPRM) OSHA Proposes Changes to HazCom Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rulemaking that will modify the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in […]
Category: Proposed Rules
January 15, 2021: (NPRM) Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards Governing Operations Using Electronic Air Brake Slip System
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing making changes to the brake system safety standards in order to address operations using […]
December 18, 2020: (NPRM) Positive Train Control Systems
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing revisions to the positive train control (PTC) regulations. The first revision would modify the […]
October 9, 2020: (NPRM) Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (20–2.5e)
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing significant new rules (SNUs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The changes will focus […]
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PHMSA has withdrawn the ANPRM regarding vapor pressure for crude oil transported by rail.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 […]
April 16, 2020: (NPRM) Regulatory Reform for Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations […]
December 12, 2019: (NPRM) Accidental Release Reporting
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has issued a proposed rulemaking that outlines when an owner or operator is […]
November 22, 2019: (NPRM) Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the regulations regarding training, qualification, and oversight for safety related railroad […]
November 7, 2019: (NPRM) State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a proposed rule that would require 40 states and Washington DC to develop and […]
October 23, 2019: (NPRM)(HM-264) Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, has proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that would permit the bulk transportation of […]
