NTSB recommends expansion of gas detector use
June 28, 2025 By John McCoy
John McCoy dives into the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into an industrial explosion, which led to a new report.
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Grants, shake-ups and the trajectory of the Trump administration
May 8, 2025 By Nicholas Edward
Nicholas Edward of the National Propane Gas Association says early appointments suggest a shift that may benefit industries like propane and other clean fuels.
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Worthington Enterprises supports PHMSA cylinder safety advisory
February 6, 2025 By Chris Markham
Worthington is encouraging consumers, contractors, retailers and other users of pressure cylinders to follow the Jan. 13 safety advisory.
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Railroads face new disclosure rules on hazmat shipments
July 15, 2024 By Brian Richesson
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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PHMSA proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations
October 16, 2023 By LP Gas
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.
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Perform successful DOT inspections
September 28, 2023 By LP Gas
Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
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Funding aims to strengthen pipeline, hazardous materials safety
March 24, 2023 By Brian Richesson
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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DOT approves NPGA petition on cylinder requalification
October 30, 2020 By Brian Richesson
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 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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