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Federal Register notice Federal Register: PHMSA

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FRA

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Ohio Department of Transportation Audit Report

This notice announces and solicits comments on the draft audit report for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program allows a State to assume FRA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for railroad projects should a State first assume NEPA responsibilities under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities…

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: PHMSA

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: NHTSA

General Motors, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

General Motors, LLC (GM) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2024 Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. GM filed a noncompliance report dated April 25, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on May 17, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of GM's petition.

Read at Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: PHMSA

Hazardous Materials: California's Reusability Mandate for Propane Cylinders

The Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq., preempts California's reusability mandate for propane cylinders in California Public Resources Code, Sections 42395- 42395.2. The reusability mandate imposes localized design and manufacturing requirements on a container that is represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in the transportation of a hazardous material--specifically, propane--that are not substantively the same as the requirements in the HMR. The reusability mandate is also an obstacle to accomplishing and carrying out the HMTA…

Read at Federal Register: PHMSA

Recall U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Recalls)

Victgoal Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violate Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets

The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.

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Final rule Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213a; Child Restraint Systems-Side Impact Protection; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213; Child Restraint Systems, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213b; Child Restraint Systems; Incorporation by Reference

This final rule amends the safety standards for child restraint systems (CRSs). NHTSA is amending Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) No. 213a, "Child restraint systems--side impact protection," to exempt school bus CRSs from the standard's requirements as long as they meet specified labeling requirements; to delay the compliance date from June 30, 2025 to December 5, 2026; to amend the dummy selection requirements so that the Child Restraint Air Bag Interaction twelve-month-old test dummy (CRABI-12MO) will not be used to test forward-facing CRSs; and to amend positioning procedures…

Read at Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: PHMSA

Gexcon U.S., Inc.'s Petition for EFFECTS Version 12.2.0 as an Alternative Model for Calculating the Vapor-Gas Dispersion Exclusion Zone

PHMSA is publishing this notice and a draft letter of decision to solicit public comment on a petition for approval that would authorize the use of an alternate flammable vapor-gas dispersion model in connection with the siting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: PHMSA

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Administrative Determination of Preemption for Common Law Tort Claims Concerning the Transportation of Gasoline

The Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon) seeks a determination that Federal law preempts State common law claims brought against it in New Jersey concerning the safe transportation of gasoline in commerce. PHMSA is issuing a final administrative determination concluding that the State common law tort claims presented by Exxon are preempted. Each of these duties, if imposed, would present an obstacle to compliance with the Federal regulatory framework essential for the safe transportation of gasoline. In addition, any claims about covered subjects, such as the marking, loading and unloading, and…

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: NHTSA

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming Model Year 2016 Porsche 911R Passenger Cars are Eligible for Importation

This document announces the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) receipt of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2016 Porsche 911R, passenger cars (PCs) manufactured for sale in Europe that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) are eligible for importation into the United States (U.S.) because the vehicles are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the U.S. and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the…

Read at Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: NHTSA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, (Mercedes-Benz) and Daimler Vans USA, LLC, (Daimler Vans), have determined that certain model year (MY) 2020- 2021 VS20 Metris (Platform 447) vans do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. Daimler Vans filed an original noncompliance report dated March 8, 2022. Mercedes-Benz subsequently petitioned NHTSA on March 31, 2022, for a decision that the subject…

Read at Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: NHTSA

Premiori LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Premiori, LLC, (Premiori), has determined that certain Premiorri Solazo replacement passenger car tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. Premiori filed an original noncompliance report dated June 28, 2022, and amended the report on October 27, 2022. Premiori petitioned NHTSA on July 7, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of Premiori's petition.

Read at Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: CPSC

Notice of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Products Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (Commission or CPSC) mandatory rule, Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Products, incorporates by reference UL 4200A, Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries. UL notified the Commission that it has revised this incorporated voluntary standard. CPSC seeks comment on whether the revision improves the safety of button cell or coin batteries and consumer products containing such products.

Read at Federal Register: CPSC

Federal Register notice Federal Register: FRA

Safety Advisory 2026-01; Restricted Speed

FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2026-01 to remind railroads and their employees of the importance of compliance with Federal regulations and railroad operating rules governing restricted speed. This Safety Advisory contains a summary of seven recent train accidents involving failure to operate at restricted speed and makes recommendations to railroads to ensure employee compliance with restricted speed requirements, with particular emphasis on operations in positive train control (PTC) Restricted Mode.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Commercial Driver's License Standards: Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics Application for Exemption

FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption granted to Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics (Covenant Logistics) from the requirement that a commercial driver's license (CDL) holder with the proper class and endorsements be seated in the front seat of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at all times while the commercial learner's permit (CLP) holder is engaged in behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways, but only after the CLP holder has passed the CDL skills test. FMCSA has analyzed the exemption application and public comments and determined that the…

Read at Federal Register: FMCSA