Transportation Press Releases (2008)

12/31/2008—PHMSA Releases Pre–Publication Version of HM–215j International Harmonization Final Rule
12/09/2008—Chicago Man Sentenced to 3 Years Probation and Fined $3,500 for Transportation of Hazardous Materials
12/02/2008—Alabama Truck Driver Sentenced to 43 Months Probation and Fined $3000 for HAZMAT Transportation Violations
12/01/2008—FMCSA Improves Medical Requirements for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers
11/26/2008—PHMSA Finalizes Rail Security Rule
11/24/2008—DHS Announces New Requirements for Maritime Cargo Carriers and Importers
11/14/2008—San Francisco Based Cosmetic Company to Pay $350,000 Fine for the Unlawful Transportation of Hazardous Materials
11/13/2008—DHS Announces Security Standards for Freight and Passenger Rail Systems
10/30/2008—Georgia Commercial Shipper Pleads Guilty for Hazardous Materials Violations and Agrees to Pay $137,500 in Civil Penalties
10/16/2008—President Signs Legislation to Improve Nation’s Rail System
10/15/2008—FRA Issues Final Rule on Advanced Train Braking Technology
10/09/2008—U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Announces New Nationwide Plan to Reduce Traffic on Congested Roadways by Creating New Marine Highways
09/29/2008—Pennsylvania Train Engineer Sentenced to 1 Year Imprisonment for Role in HAZMAT Derailment
09/08/2008—Maritime Administration Appoints New Associate Administrator for Intermodal Systems Development
09/06/2008—FAA Announces Results of Safety Audits: U.S. Air Carriers 98% Compliant With Airworthiness Directives
08/25/2008—ICAO Gives U.S. High Marks for Safety
08/22/2008—FRA Provides First–Ever Bridge Inspection Handbook to All Railroads
08/12/2008—FRA Calls on Railroads to Join in a New Safety Program Designed to Reduce Risks That Can Lead to Train Accidents and Employee Injuries
07/29/2008—Two Florida Men Sentenced for Their Part in CDL Fraud Scheme
06/30/2008—Inspector General Initiates Audit of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's Special Permits and Approvals Program
06/12/2008—Private Crossings, New Technology, and Crossing Closures Next Focus of DOT Action Plan to Reduce Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Collisions and Fatalities
06/02/2008—FMCSA Announces Commercial Vehicle Driver Safety Training Grants
05/28/2008—Proposed Amendment 8 to the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations
05/16/2008—PHMSA Releases 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook
05/14/2008—DOT Action Plan Contributes to Nearly 25 Percent Decrease in Train Accidents
05/09/2008—Presidential Proclomation, National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2008
05/08/2008—Airline Industry Sees Fewer Fatalities
04/29/2008—Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Launches DOT's Blog
04/10/2008—OIG Testimony: Key Safety Challenges Facing the FAA
04/03/2008—UN Committee of Experts to Consider New Regulations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
04/2/2008—Missouri Truck Driving School Owner Found Guilty for Involvement in CDL Testing Fraud Scheme 03/31/2008—DOT Proposal Revolutionizes Rail Hazmat Tank Car Safety, Improves Puncture Resistance, Limits Speed, and Phases Out Oldest from Most Toxic Service
03/12/2008—Department of Transportation Releases Study of Potential Environmental Impacts on Transportation Infrastructure in U.S. Central Gulf Coast
03/10/2008—U.S. Transportation Secretary Peters Announces Agreement To Limit Flights at Newark, Efforts to Accelerate NextGen
03/10/2008—U.S. Transportation Secretary Peters Announces Agreement To Limit Flights at Newark, Efforts to Accelerate NextGen
03/06/2008—IMO Convention Adopted 60 Years Ago
03/05/2008—TSA Announces Expansion of 'Diamond' Self-Select Lanes
03/04/2008—Train Accidents Decline for Third Consecutive Year, Other Rail Safety Data Improves
02/20/2008—Regulatory Amendments Enhance Safety in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
02/13/2008—U.S. DOT Takes Action to Reduce Train Accidents Caused by Human Error, Greater Accountability Placed on Railroad Management and Employees for Safety
02/12/2008—Dangerous Goods Advisory Bulletin: Ethyl Chloride in Aluminum Cylinders
02/12/2008—Dangerous Goods Agreement Enters Into Force
02/12/2008—BLG Sub-Committee Agrees Technical Proposals for Reduction of Air Pollution From Ships
01/15/2008—New 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook Coming
01/15/2008—DOT to Address Cargo Tank Rollovers
01/31/2008—Important Change in International Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures
01/07/2008—Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Reached a Monthly Record High in October 2007
 

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