PHMSA defers training enforcement
August 18, 2020 By Ellen Kriz
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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DOT: enforcement discretion and regulatory guidance
March 31, 2020 By Sarah Peecher
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 finalizes pipeline safety rules
February 17, 2020 By Ellen Kriz
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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PHMSA issues safety advisory notice
January 2, 2020 By LP Gas
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an advisory regarding propane cylinders.
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DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification
August 15, 2019 By Joe McCarthy
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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Reassess your work to enhance safety
October 23, 2018 By LP Gas
Reassessing how you complete your tasks could increase safety.
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Compliance is important, but it doesn’t ensure safety
May 30, 2018 By Randy Warner
Randy Warner, the owner of C3H8 Consulting LLC, explains why being compliant doesn’t always mean being safe.
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Roadside vehicle, driver inspection event scheduled in June
May 17, 2017 By Megan Smalley
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to sponsor a “roadcheck” enforcement event June 6-8 at locations across the United States.
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NPGA provides industry update on regulatory issues
April 24, 2017 By Megan Smalley
The National Propane Gas Association hosted a fast-track session at the Propane Expo to discuss key regulatory issues affecting the industry, including cylinder requalification and crane operator training.
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January 19, 2017 By Megan Smalley
The Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule last year that affects the time frame for the requalification of propane cylinders and is set to take effect Jan. 23, according to the National Propane Gas Association.
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