The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
August 7, 2018: Diesel Spills into Catfish Creek in Dubuque County Iowa
A large diesel fuel storage tank located at a BP storage facility in Dubuque County, Iowa has leaked potentially thousands […]
