The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing revisions to the positive train control (PTC) regulations. The first revision would modify the […]
Category: Proposed Rules
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PHMSA has withdrawn the ANPRM regarding vapor pressure for crude oil transported by rail.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 […]
October 18, 2019: (NPRM) DOT Proposes Major Rule for Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is proposing a new rule that […]
October 11, 2019: (NPRM) Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (19–3.F)
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed significant new use rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act for 31 chemical substances […]