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 process that […]
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 on chemical […]
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PHMSA has withdrawn the ANPRM regarding vapor pressure for crude oil transported by rail.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, […]
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 for the […]
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 required to […]
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 employees. The […]
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 implement highway-rail […]
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 Methane, refrigerated […]
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 would authorize […]
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 which were […]