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Final Rule Alert: PHMSA Raises Hazmat Penalties for 2019

11/27/2018

Final Rule Alert: PHMSA Raises Hazmat Penalties for 2019

This minor adjustment occurs once per year—but with penalties assessed on a per day, per violation basis, even small increases to penalties can quickly add up.
PHMSA Proposes HM 215-O to Harmonize 49 CFR with International Hazmat Requirements

11/26/2018

PHMSA Proposes HM 215-O to Harmonize 49 CFR with International Hazmat Requirements

Updates in the proposed rule will incorporate recent amendments to international regulation and consensus standards into 49 CFR and make changes to nearly every part of the hazmat rules, including Proper Shipping Names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, and quantity limits. 
Where is EPA’s 2015 WOTUS Rule in Effect Now?

11/19/2018

Where is EPA’s 2015 WOTUS Rule in Effect Now?

The hotly contested 2015 Waters of the United States Rule essentially expanded EPA’s authority to regulate rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water under the Clean Water Act. 
DOT Empty vs. RCRA Empty: What's the Difference?

11/19/2018

DOT Empty vs. RCRA Empty: What's the Difference?

Complying with rules from two different regulatory agencies at the same time can be very tricky territory. Here's how to tackle it.
EPA Proposes EPCRA Amendment to Exempt Animal Waste Emissions

11/19/2018

EPA Proposes EPCRA Amendment to Exempt Animal Waste Emissions

On November 14, 2018, US EPA proposed a deregulatory action to exempt air emissions from animal waste from the EPCRA chemical release reporting requirements.
New EPA Rules Will Facilitate Worldwide Airbag Recall

11/13/2018

New EPA Rules Will Facilitate Worldwide Airbag Recall

Update: US EPA published its Interim Final Rule Safe Management of Recalled Airbags to the Federal Register on Friday, November 30.
New EPA Pharmaceutical Hazardous Waste Rules Coming Soon

11/12/2018

New EPA Pharmaceutical Hazardous Waste Rules Coming Soon

US EPA is preparing to finalize regulations that could have a major impact on the way healthcare facilities and others manage pharmaceutical hazardous wastes. 
PHMSA Updates and Amends Hazardous Materials Regulations

11/9/2018

PHMSA Updates and Amends Hazardous Materials Regulations

US DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a Final Rule on November 7, 2018 to update, clarify, streamline, and provide new relief from certain hazmat rules. 
 
FedEx Updates IATA DGR Operator Variations for 2019

11/6/2018

FedEx Updates IATA DGR Operator Variations for 2019

FedEx recently posted a note to customers regarding its updated operator variations published in the 60th Edition IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
 
OSHA Plans Updates for Forklifts, Lockout/Tagout

11/5/2018

OSHA Plans Updates for Forklifts, Lockout/Tagout

Two Standards that OSHA Plans to update are the Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) Standard at 29 CFR 1910.178 and the Lockout/Tagout Standard at 29 CFR 1910.147.

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