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The article presents a notice of emergency amendments issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority regarding state toll highway rules as of January 2014. Topics discussed include reason for emergency stating the approval of increase in speed limits to 70 miles per hour on interstate highways, information on general traffic rules and regulations such as transportation of hazardous materials, and information on speed limit restrictions.

Discusses the changes in federal regulations regarding the shipping of hazardous materials or wastes. Hazardous Materials Regulations; Performance-oriented packaging standard; HM-181 docket; Standard enforcers; Deciding whether the product is classified as hazardous material or waste; Shipping papers; Marking, labeling and placarding; Container specifications.

Presents information on the criteria on how to properly classify and describe hazardous materials for shipping from the United States Department of Transportation. Requirement of Hazardous Materials regulations and information on Acetone for shipment of the material; What the Basic Shipping Description consist of; Shipping description for a liquid waste.

Focuses on the regulations imposed by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) on the shipping and receiving of hazardous materials in health care organizations. Exceptions to the DOT regulations; Interpretation received by the American Society of Healthcare Engineering on the exceptions; Restrictions added on the quantity of material being transported; Advantage posed by the regulations for health care organizations.

Reports that the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is prosecuting shippers and carriers who fail to comply with hazardous materials regulations. Discovery of violations as a result of an incident investigation by the appropriate modal administration; Cases in which agents of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is called; Penalties that may be imposed on offenders.

The article reports about the petition filed by the National Tank Truck Carriers with U.S. Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) challenging California's meal and rest break requirements for hazmat truck drivers. Topics include investigations to point out conflicts between California meal and rest break rules and the federal hazmat transportation rules, and official adoption of the hours of service rules that govern all truck drivers by PHMSA.

The article reports on the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) proposed rule in which operators of trucks with good safety records will receive a lower regulatory burden when transporting certain explosives, ammonium nitrates, and other hazardous materials.

The article reports that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a notice on December 22, 2009 regarding the proposed amendments on hazardous materials regulation and provisions for the 44 special permits for new transportation safety products and related technologies in the U.S.

The article offers information on a public meeting on issues regarding hazardous materials regulations and the Global Harmonized System for Hazard Communication (GHS) which will be hosted by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) on November 15, 2016.

Reports on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposal to ban carriage of oxidizers on passenger aircraft and its request to Congress to revise the agency's Fiscal 1997 budget to augment its hazardous materials workforce. Breakdown of uses of budget.

The article focuses on the latest update of the National Hazardous Materials Route Registry (NHMRR), announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It informs that NHMRR lists all designated and restricted road and highway routes for transportation of highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of Class 7 radioactive materials and non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) transportation.

The article discusses the postponement of the preemption determination to be made by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for routes through New York City and Pittsburgh used by the American Trucking Association.

Presents the Hazardous Materials Table located in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Section 172.101 which provides the shipper information necessary for shipment. Symbols; Descriptions, shipping names; Hazard class or division; Identification numbers; Packing group; Labels required; Special provisions; Packaging authorizations; Quality limitations; Vessel Stowage Requirements.

The article discusses a July 11, 2014 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding stopped shipments of highly hazardous biological materials following incidents of anthrax exposure and shipment of bird flu. Topics addressed include scientists' failure to meet all safety requirements, the formation of an external laboratory safety workgroup in response to the incidents, and a General Accounting Office (GAO) report on flaws in the oversight of laboratories.

The article reports on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that would impact rail operations, such as tankcars and tank containers with hazardous materials. It says that the rulemaking suggests responding to petitions for rulemaking over electronic shipping papers and extinguishing the Association of American Railroad's (AAR's). It mentions the proposed changes related to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The article reports on the book "Early 49 CFR," Parts 100-185 regarding hazmat transportation regulations to be offered by Labelmaster in autumn 2011. It states that the regulations in the book are important for those handling hazardous waste or materials and for carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. It says that the format of the book is the same with the government release.

The article focuses on the proposal by the administration of the U.S. President Barack Obama to allow Mexican trucks to operate across the U.S., which gained mixed reactions from the trucking industry. It states that the negotiations with the Mexican government is yet to be scheduled, according to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood. It adds that the DOT proposed a five-step process that would exclude Mexican hazardous materials (hazmat) carriers from the initiative.

The article focuses on the final ruling of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that increases the ordinary maximum penalty for violating federal hazardous materials transportation laws and regulations which was issued on September 27, 2010.

The article reports that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a notice on January 4, 2010 regarding the several amendments it made on the Hazardous Materials Regulations in the U.S.

The article discusses the debate on the regulation of toxic transports. It focuses on the lawsuit filed by U.S. Magnesium against Union Pacific Railroad. The latter is planning to increase rates of transporting hazardous materials. According to Scott Jensen, a spokesman for the American Chemistry Council, the railroads have no mandate to dictate the marketplace for hauling hazardous materials. Union Pacific defends its planned rates hike by arguing that they are needed for costly automated train control equipment for lanes hauling toxic chemicals.

The article presents the report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to tighten the country's railroad security. The report indicates that the TSA's efforts focused on protecting hazardous material shipment but overlooked key infrastructure and computer systems. The GAO recommends TSA to develop a plan for addressing identified freight rail security threats other than Toxic Inhalation Hazards.

The article reports on the announcement of a set of security recommendations for transportation of certain quantities of hazardous materials by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the U.S. The author stated that TSA has developed security action items for general security, personnel security and unauthorized access. In addition, the voluntary guidelines have been developed by TSA's Highway and Motor Carrier Division, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.

Discusses the future of hazmat transportation. Reasons to expect success with the Transportation Security Administration/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) security checks for commercial drivers obtaining or renewing hazmat endorsements; Opinion that proper oversight by FMCSA will be needed to ensure the CDL background checks run smoothly; Information that FMCSA has expanded its compliance reviews of state CDL programs by involving contractors in the reviews.

Details the things hazardous materials shippers and carriers must do to comply with United States transportation regulations. Definition of emergency response information (ERI); Other term for hazardous materials; Provision of an emergency response telephone number; Exceptions to ERI requirements.

Reports on European Union transport ministers' initial agreement on a draft directive that would make mandatory a designated safety adviser in all companies involved in the transport of hazardous materials. Countries which voted against the proposal; Changes to be made in the draft law before final approval.

Reports that the Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is conducting a survey for guidance on rulemaking regarding the use of emergency flow restricting devices on hazardous liquid pipelines.

Focuses on the US Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) proposed regulations that would require motor carriers to obtain safety permits to transport hazardous materials. Publication of the proposals in the `Federal Register'; Statutory directives under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990.

Reports on the hazardous material Container Inspection Program, a marine safety initiative which began in May 1994. Features of the inspection program; Concerns regarding the continued high levels of noncompliance by shippers of hazardous materials in intermodal container; Basis for and the adequacy of blocking and bracing systems used for securing cargo; Contact information.

Reports on the Caribbean government's call on Great Britain, France and Japan to stop shipments of nuclear materials through the region.

The article focuses on the transport of dangerous goods wherein thousands of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) arrive at one of the largest ports in Great Britain without declaring a cargo of dangerous goods. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says that ignorance among haulers and drivers on the transport of dangerous goods by sea rules is apparent. Moreover, Eric Meare of MCA notes that drivers need to declare the dangerous goods they are carrying for the safety of people on the ship.

The article explores the complexity of the business of shipping hazardous chemicals due to complex regulations from multi-governing agencies. Complex regulations put chemical producers that violate them under costly penalties and force chemical shippers to be have a comprehensive understanding of current regulations. Among the rules that shippers must adhere into are the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Codes and the mandates of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has provided exemption to drivers of propane service or pipeline from hazardous materials regulations during emergency conditions. The final rule was published in the July 5, 2007 issue of the Federal Register and it relates that exemption rule is determinable on a case-by-case basis. Moreover, the new rule also increased the civil penalties for vehicles that violate the hazardous material transport regulation.

Presents news items concerning the business logistics industry in the United States, as of January 2001. Financial performance of United Parcel Service of America Inc. and Federal Express Corp. in 1999; Association of American Railroads' publication of the 2000 edition of the reference booklet 'Railroad Facts'; Proposed reduction in the registration fees paid by parties that transport hazardous materials.

Presents news items related to business logistics in the United States, as of October 1999. US Coast Guard's issuance of a revised manual on the handling of hazardous-materials emergencies during waterborne transportation; Increase in air shipments; Slowdown in the growth of the air-express industry.

Explains how shippers who take advantage of hazardous materials or hazmat services and information offered by the American government can save time and reduce the risk of mishaps. Bailiwick of a section of the Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration; Five issues that most commonly arise in the context of bulk shipping; Personnel training for hazmat transport.

Reports on the measures undertaken by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to ease regulations on hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation. Publication of a rule allowing the use of new technology to detect rail tank car defects; Issuance o f a notice of proposed rulemaking; Removal of 25 percent of hazmat regulations of DOT's Research and Special Program Administration. INSETS: HazMat hearings slated.;North American hazmat response system planned..

The article reports that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a safety advisory in November 2014 that outlines the proper procedures to be followed by people and organizations in the U.S. handling, shipping, and transporting materials that might be contaminated by the Ebola virus. It explains that the U.S. Department of Transportation classifies Ebola-tainted materials as Class A infectious substances under its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

The article reports on the request of the Institute of Makers of Explosives for the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council to adopt a policy of mutual acceptance for special permits and permits for equivalent level of safety for the transportation of hazardous materials.

The article reports on the announcement of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system must be used by transporters of hazardous materials for transmitting advance information on cargo shipments to customs officials starting September 2012.

The article focuses on the proposal of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation on the safe transfer of hazardous materials wherein the agency proposed a rule that would require additional training for employees and new safety requirements for motor carriers.

The article reports on the imposition of the finalized rules of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to harmonize domestic hazardous materials transport regulations with international standards in the U.S.

The article focuses on the revision of the security plan requirements on handling hazardous wastes by the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It states that the revision was done to accord PHMSA's security plan requirements with the high-consequence dangerous goods. It mentions the changes in the rule, such as the elimination of the security plan requirements for Class 9 materials and narrowing down the scope of Class 8.

The article reports that U.S. Federal Railroad Administration has increased civil penalties for the violation of rail road safety rules which involve hazardous substances. It notes that the final rule on the civil penalties shall be effective on March 2, 2009. The minimum civil penalty per violation was raised to $650, while ordinary maximum fine was raised to $25,000. It states that the increase is in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990.