PHMSA has issued a proposed rulemaking that would amend the natural and other gas pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR part […]
Category: Proposed Rules
April 14, 2015: (PR) Proposed Termination of Explosive Approvals
PHMSA has proposed to terminate approximately 443 Explosive Approvals following a failed attempt to reach the approval holders in October […]
March 12, 2015: (PR) Transport Canada Issues an Update on TC-140 Tank Car Specifications
Transport Canada has been working on introducing a new class of tank cars for transporting flammable liquids by rail. In […]
February 26, 2015: (PR) Canada Introduces Rail Safety Legislation
Canada's Minister of Transportation, Lisa Raitt, introduced the Safe and Accountable Rail Act this week. This legislation will not only improve […]
January 30, 2015: (NPRM)(HM–233F) PHMSA To Amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that include adopting provisions contained in […]
January 23, 2015: (NPRM) (HM–218H) Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments
PHMSA has proposed several amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that would clarify certain regulatory requirements. The goal of the […]
November 27, 2014: (PR) Transport Canada Established New Requirement for Rail Operators
Transport Canada is now requiring rail operators to hold a Railway Operating Certificate that would allow them to operate trains […]
October 24, 2014: MARAD Seeking Comments on Proposed Policy for Deepwater Export Applications
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking comments on the proposed policy to accept, evaluate and process license applications for construction […]
September 23, 2014: (NPRM) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issued a Proposed Rule To Clarify Protection Under the Clean Water Act
The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have issued a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean […]
September 25, 2014: (NPRM) (HM-253) PHMSA Issues Notice to Extend Comment Period on Reverse Logistics
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is extending the comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled ‘‘Hazardous […]
