🚧Update on Pipeline Safety
This DFR amends the PSRs to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A578/A578M, Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🛡️New OSHA Regulations on Inorganic Arsenic Respiratory Protections
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's Inorganic Arsenic standard and better aligns this standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Learn More⛽NPGA Seeks Exemption for Hours of Service Regulations in 2025
FMCSA requests public comment on the application from the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) for an exemption from various hours-of-service (HOS) requirements between December 15 and March 15 each year to enable the propane industry to better prepare and respond to emergencies threatening human health and safety during winter. The applicant requests the exemption to allow drivers to drive up to 12 hours per day and be on duty up to 15 hours per day, without weekly limits, and to replace the 34-hour restart with a 24-hour restart, with prior notice by NPGA to FMCSA.
Learn More⚠️New Proposed Rule on 10-Year Cylinder Requalification in Transport
PHMSA proposes adopting the provisions of Department of Transportation (DOT) special permit (SP) 14175 into the hazardous materials regulations to authorize a 10-year requalification period when using the ultrasonic examination (UE) testing method for DOT specification 3A and 3AA used for flammable and non-flammable, nonpoisonous gas service. The proposed adoption reflects advances in testing technology and would relieve the burden of performing more frequent cylinder requalification.
Learn More🚂Updates to Rear End Marking Device Regulations for Railroads
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's rear end marking device regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
Learn More📦Pipeline Safety Standards Update
This DFR amends the pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2817, Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gas Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Maintenance or Repair. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🍏OMB Review Notice
The USDA has announced a request for comments regarding an information collection relating to the Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement. This includes a requirement for states to enter a contract for the administration of nutrition programs, such as WIC, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for funding and operations.
Learn More⚙️Proposed Changes to Electrical Safety Regulations in Coal Mining
MSHA proposes to revise title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) part 75 by removing requirements for the use of permissible electric face equipment in coal seams above the water table. Removing these provisions would not reduce protections afforded to miners.
Learn More🚂Final Rule on Safety Glazing Standards for Railroads
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's safety glazing standards regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
Learn More🌱Five-Year Review of Antidumping Duties on Lawn Groomers from China
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act"), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain tow-behind lawn groomers and parts thereof from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.
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