PHMSA is correcting language used in the proposed rule addressing standard operating procedures and criteria used to evaluate applications for […]
Category: Proposed Rules
September 9, 2014: (NPRM) Securement of Unattended Equipment
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing to amend the current brake system safety standards for freight and other non-passenger trains […]
August 25, 2014: (NPRM)(HM215M) Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards (RRR)
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations in order to maintain […]
August 12, 2014: (NPRM) (HM233E) Special Permit and Approvals Standard Operating Procedures and Evaluation Process
PHMSA is addressing certain matters that have been identified in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2012 related to […]
August 11, 2014: (NPRM) (HM253) PHMSA Issues NPRM on Reverse Logistics
PHMSA is proposing a revision to the Hazardous Materials Regulations in regards to return shipments of certain hazardous materials by […]
August 7, 2014: (NPRM) HM-251: PHMSA Releases Final and Proposed Rules
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published two proposed rulemakings relating to the transport of flammable liquids by rail cars. […]
August 1, 2014: (NPRM) (HM251) PHMSA Issued Proposed Rules for High Hazard Flammable Materials Transported by Rail
On August 1, 2014 PHMSA, in coordination with the FRA, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Hazardous […]
August 1, 2014: (ANPRM) (HM251B) PHMSA Issued ANPRM Seeking Comments on Revisions That Would Expand Applicability of OSRPs
PHMSA, in cooperation with the FRA, has issued an ANPRM seeking comments on potential revisions that would expand the applicability […]
July 23, 2014: (NPRM) (ANPRM) DOT Announces Comprehensive Proposed Rule on Flammable Materials
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx held a press conference today at 10:00. He was accompanied by FRA Administrator Joseph Szabo, PHMSA […]
July 2, 2014: (NPRM) Transport Canada’s New Tank Car Proposal & TDG Regulatory Amendment
On July 2, 2014 Transport Canada adopted new requirements for TC/DOT-111 tank cars that are used to transport dangerous goods […]