Sneak Preview: Fall 2020 Unified Agenda Released

The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) just released the Fall 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and De-regulatory Actions. The semi-annual Agenda details new regulations that Federal agencies like US EPA, US DOT, and OSHA have planned for the near future.

Lion Members can login to Lion.com now to view our breakdown of the environmental, hazmat, and safety regulations to look out for in 2021. We cover what’s in the new regulations that these agencies have planned, and when to expect proposals and Final Rules. 

Lion Members: Consider this your special sneak preview. Watch your inbox for an official Member Bulletin next week. 

Save Your Spot for 2021 Hazmat Training Now

Start 2021 with live, expert-led hazmat training at Lion.com. Keep your shipping certifications up to date and help satisfy training mandates for hazmat employees at 49 CFR 172.704, IATA DGR 1.5, and IMDG Code 1.3.1.

Develop a step-by-step process to ship hazardous materials in full compliance with US DOT and international regulations. 
 

Recurrent Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT)	Jan. 6
Hazmat Air Shipper Certification (IATA)	Jan. 7
Hazmat Vessel Shipper Certification (IMDG)	Jan. 8
Initial Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT)	Jan. 19–20

US DOT requires training once every 3 years for all hazmat employees (49 CFR 172.704).
For air shippers, the IATA DGR requires training once every 2 years (IATA DGR 1.5)

Tags: environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, hazmat shipping, new rules, OSHA compliance