July 22, 2021: Transport Canada Seeking Public Comments on Rail Safety Culture
Transport Canada is currently seeking public comments on how to improve the safety culture in the rail industry. The agency […]
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July 8, 2021: The Lighter Side of NARs (Non-Accident Releases)
A long, long, long time ago when I was a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspector in Columbus, Ohio, I was […]
May 12, 2021: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Norfolk Southern has submitted a petition for a waiver of compliance regarding 49 CFR 213.233(b)(3), and (c), which require track […]
May 10, 2021: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has submitted multiple applications for new special permits, modifications to existing special permits, […]
December 23, 2020: Hours of Service of Drivers: Application for Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an application that was submitted by the Association of American Railroads […]
December 21, 2020: (NPRM) Fatigue Risk Management Programs for Certain Freight and Passenger Railroads
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is proposing regulations that would require certain railroads to develop and implement a Fatigue Risk […]
November 27, 2020: Part I: Hazardous Waste vs. Hazardous Materials
Included in the definition of a DOT Hazardous Material are DOT Hazardous Wastes. What does the DOT consider to be […]
September 29, 2020: Pipeline Safety: Inside Meters and Regulators
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued an advisory bulletin to inform owners and operators of natural gas […]
August 12, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any […]
June 5, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received numerous applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any […]
