Railroads are required to proactively provide first responders with real-time, electronic information about rail hazmat shipments in an accident or incident.
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.
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Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
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The federal grants are for projects that will train first responders, strengthen safety programs, reduce environmental impacts and educate the public on local safety initiatives.
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Returning the propane cylinder requalification period to 12 years results in regulatory savings of more than $100 million a year for the industry, NPGA says.
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PHMSA continues to suspend enforcement action against a hazmat offeror or carrier who is unable to provide recurrent training during the pandemic.
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The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has provided federal government guidance documents and enforcement discretion notices. Find links to these documents here.
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PHMSA transmitted three final rules to strengthen the safety of more than 500,000 miles of onshore gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines.
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The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an advisory regarding propane cylinders.
Read More The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing.
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