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 distribution pipelines […]
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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 application until […]
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 application until […]
January 23, 2020: Drug and Alcohol Testing: Determination of Minimum Random Testing Rates for 2020
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the minimum annual random drug and alcohol testing rates for both covered employees and maintenance of way […]
June 21, 2019: Ohio Is Making Two-Person Crews A Requirement
Ohio is requiring railroads to have a two-person crew as is stated in House Bill 186. There will be fines incurred by […]
May 17, 2019: (NPRM) Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the accident/incident reporting regulations that require any accident or incident that has damages […]
May 14, 2019: Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee Nominations
PHMSA is requesting nominations for individuals interested in serving on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is […]
March 31, 2019: Controlled detonation of derailed train tanker cars in Juab County lights up the sky
The Environmental Protection Agency held a controlled detonation of eleven Union Pacific tank cars that had derailed in Juab County, Utah in […]
January 2, 2019: (NPRM) Incorporation by Reference; North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria; Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed an amendment to the Hazardous Materials Safety Permits regulations. The amendment will incorporate by […]
October 2, 2018: ATA petitions DOT to exempt carriers from California break laws
The American Trucking Association is seeking relief from the Department of Transportation for truck drivers operating in California from the meal and […]