Common Citations I recently attended a Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) workshop where they revealed some of the most common citations they find and or give out. Without reading ahead, do you think you …
Same- Same, but Different The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will release the Interim Final Rule (IFR) to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) with emergency amendments to the 2015-2016 edition of the …
PHMSA Weighs in on HHFT’s The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), issued a Final Rule that requires railroads to develop and submit Comprehensive Oil Spill …
Act Fast for the Fast Act The U.S Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has revised the Hazardous Materials Grant Program and the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant. The Final Rule aligns with the “Uniform …
Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding International Standards On December 18, 2018, The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) gave notice that it will not take enforcement action against any offeror or carrier who uses the …
PHMSA’s Response to Petitions The regulated community has spoken and PHMSA has answered! The US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMAS) has issued a Final Rule to amend HMR, 49 CFR parts 171-180 on November 7, 2018. …
Final Rule RIN 2015-AE70. What is it and how does it affect me? RIN 2015-AE70 is a final rule issued by the Office of Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on November 27, 2018. The rule addresses the Revisions …
FINAL RULE: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards – Lithium Battery (UN3480, UN3481, UN3090, UN3091) Harmonization PHMSA issued its final rule to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain consistency with international regulations and standards by incorporating various amendments, …
It’s no surprise that businesses who handle hazardous materials and items of HAZMAT are heavily regulated by the federal government. These regulations also apply to organizations that transport hazardous materials where the risk of public exposure to contaminants is greatly …
Not all hazardous materials are created equal, but all must be treated with respect. It is important to understand the classifications of these dangerous goods and how to safely and properly handle each. This article will briefly explain the nine …