Check this page often to view regulatory updates to the IMDG Code, and information pertaining to Ocean shipments of Dangerous Goods.
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1/2/2021 |
The latest we have from IMO is that it is now likely to be February 2021 before we have the new IMDG regulations. The e-Reader may be issued sooner. However, the transition period has been extended and the 40/20 Amendment will not be mandatory until June 2022. DGI will advise as soon as we receive any further information. |
3/23/20 | PHMSA Enforcement Policy Notice Regarding Hazardous Materials Training |
12/20/18 | Enforcement Notice New International Regulations - Our 49CFR does not reflect the newest additions of ICAO and IMDG Code. PHMSA published this letter to let us know we will not go to jail for using the newest regulations. |
10/12/18 | Significant changes to the updated 2018 IMDG Regulations |
12/15/17 | DGI Presents TC Live - 2018 Regulatory Updates Free Webinar |
4/24/17 | Safety Advisory - Class 2.1 Cylinders |
3/29/17 | HM-215N |
2/27/17 | HM-215N Guidance |
1/24/17 | As a result of the Administration’s regulatory freeze, the Final Rule under HM-215N has been returned to PHMSA by the Federal Register. The Final Rule now awaits review and approval by an Administration leader before it can be published. PHMSA is working with DOT staff regarding the importance of the Final Rule and any policy relative to “voluntary” use of the most recent international standards. |
1/20/17 | HM-215N Final Rule Harmonize With International Regulations |
12/20/16 | DGI Presents: Regulation Changes 2017 |
3/21/16 | GUIDELINES REGARDING THE VERIFIED GROSS MASS OF A CONTAINER CARRYING CARGO |
3/21/16 | Modification from December 2015 Supplement |
1/18/16 | 2016 Regulatory Updates webinar presented by DGI Training Center |
4/28/15 | Emergency Response Information Requirements |
2/23/15 | HM-244F Compliance Extension - Lithium Battery Transportation Rules |
1/8/15 | Final Rule HM-215M |
8/6/14 | Changes issued for the new IMDG regulations 37-14 |
8/6/14 | Final Rule Lithium Batteries / DOT Adopts International Standards |
9/9/13 | Coast Guard - Bulk Packaging |
1/7/13 | HM-215K Revised |
4/16/12 | Final Rule HM-231A Closures Inner Packagings Containing Liquids |
1/12/12 | Safety Advisory - Marking of Compressed Cylinders |
12/5/11 | Emergency Restriction / Prohibition Order 11 - 14 |
09/08/11 | Unauthorized Markng of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Safety Advisory Notice 11-8 |
07/22/11 | Final Rule HM-218F / Update & Clarify |
01/19/11 | HM215K Final Rule / Harmonization / LTD QTY / ORM-D & Much More |
01/07/11 | HM-233B - Special Permits Final Rule |
9/30/10 | Coast Guard Bulk Hazardous Materials |
09/30/10 | HM-231 - Packaging Closure Instructions |
09/29/10 | Coast Guard Final Rule |
On February 16th, 2015, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released their extension of compliance date for HM-224F. PHMSA is extending for modes of transportation other than air the mandatory compliance date of a final rule published on August 6, 2014 under Docket No. HM-224F from February 6, 2015 until August 7, 2015. This revision is made in response to formal comments received from multiple stakeholders outlining challenges faced by the regulated community in fully implementing the provisions of the final rule by the February 6, 2015 mandatory compliance date.
Extension notice may be located here: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_2764E84FC33F1F13E365F7EAFB021561FF010200/ filename/HM_224F_Extension.pdf |
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Final Rule Lithium Batteries / DOT Adopts International Standards In this final rule, PHMSA is revising requirements in the HMR applicable to the transport of lithium cells and batteries consistent with the UN Model Regulations, the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code. The final rule: (1) Replaces equivalent lithium content with Watt-hours for lithium ion cells and batteries; (2) adopts separate shipping descriptions for lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries; (3) revises provisions for the transport of small and medium lithium cells and batteries including cells and batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment; Show citation box (4) revises the requirements for the transport of lithium batteries for disposal or recycling; (5) harmonizes the provisions for the transport of low production and prototype lithium cells and batteries with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code; and (6) adopts new provisions for the transport of damaged, defective, and recalled lithium batteries. |
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The Coast Guard is amending its regulations concerning the transfer of hazardous materials to and from bulk packaging on vessels. The Coast Guard is expanding the list of bulk packaging approved for hazardous material transfers to include International Maritime Organization (IMO) Type 1 and Type 2 portable tanks, United Nations (UN) portable tanks, and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). The Coast Guard is also expanding the list of allowed hazardous materials to provide greater flexibility in the selection and use of packaging in the transportation of hazardous materials. This rule will eliminate the need to obtain special permits or Competent Authority Approvals to use IMO Type 1 or Type 2 portable tanks, UN portable tanks, or IBCs.
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This document responds to administrative appeals generated as a result of certain amendments adopted in an international harmonization final rule published on January 19, 2011. The January 19, 2011 final rule amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by revising, removing or adding proper shipping names, the hazard class of a material, packing group assignments, special provisions, packaging authorizations, packaging sections, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. The amendments were necessary to align the HMR with recent revisions to international standards for the transport of hazardous materials by all modes. In this final rule, PHMSA amends the HMR as a result of administrative appeals submitted in response to various amendments adopted in the January 19, 2011 final rule. This document also addresses recent actions taken by the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) regarding certain lithium ion battery-powered mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, travel scooters) offered by passengers for air transport and passenger notification of hazardous materials restrictions by operators. Further, this final rule adopts amendments to the HMR as a result of two administrative appeals submitted by an appellant in response to a final rule published February 2, 2010, that revised shipper responsibilities related to packaging design variation, DATES: Effective: January 1, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-01-07/html/2012-31242.htm |
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Final Rule HM-231A Closures Inner Packagings Containing Liquids PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to This rule is effective July 1, 2012. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-04-16/html/2012-8978.htm |
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Safety Advisory - Marking of Compressed Cylinders This is to notify the public that PHMSA has confirmed that Spears Fire & Safety, 287 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI improperly requalified and marked high pressure compressed gas cylinders. During a recent investigation, PHMSA determined that between November 2008 and October 2011, Spears Fire & Safety requalified and marked with a Requalifier Identification Number (RIN) ``B037'' approximately 7,740 DOT specification cylinders after its authority to requalifiy high pressure cylinders expired on October 31, 2008. Additionally the investigation revealed that during this period, Spears Fire & Safety (1) failed to condemn cylinders with a permanent expansion greater than 10% of total expansion, (2) on multiple occasions did not maintain the minimum test pressure for the required time and (3) improperly repeated pressure tests on cylinders required to be condemned. Cylinders that have not been properly requalified and marked in accordance with the HMR may not be filled with compressed gas or other hazardous material. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Spears Fire & Safety, Mr. Robert Pate, Manager, 287 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI, Telephone (734) 633-4133. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-12/html/2012-394.htm |
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Emergency Restriction / Prohibition Order 11 - 14 This notice publishes Emergency Restriction/Prohibition Order 2011-001 (DOT Docket Number PHMSA-2011-0303), issued on November 17, 2011 to a number of entities, including Rainbow of Hope. This Emergency Order was issued by the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety pursuant Effective Date: November 17, 2011. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-05/html/2011-31054.htm |
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Unauthorized Markng of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Safety Advisory Notice 11-8 Investigations conducted by PHMSA's field operations in 2009, 2010, and 2011, revealed that some high- and low- pressure cylinders serviced by Atlas Fire Protection were marked and represented as requalified (visually inspected and hydrostatically tested) in accordance with HMR Anyone in possession of a cylinder that was serviced by Atlas Fire Protection and marked with test dates of 2007 through 2011 and has not had the cylinder requalfied by a DOT approved equalification facility since then, should consider the cylinder unsafe and not fill it with a |
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Final Rule HM-218F / Update & Clarify Effective Date: This final rule is effective on August 19, 2011.Voluntary compliance with all these FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah L. Boothe, Standards and Rulemaking Branch, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-07-20/html/2011-17687.htm |
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HM-215K Final Rule / Harmonization / LTD QTY / ORM D & Much More Effective date: January 19, 2011 |
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HM-233B Special Permits Final Rule Effective date: March 7, 2011. Voluntary compliance authorized as of January 5, 2011 |
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Coast Guard Bulk Hazardous Materials ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is harmonizing its regulations with amendments to Chapter VI and Chapter VII of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, (SOLAS) that make the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code mandatory. The amendments require that all vessels subject to SOLAS, and carrying bulk solid cargoes other than grain, comply with the IMSBC Code. The Coast Guard is amending its regulations governing the carriage of solid hazardous materials in bulk to allow use of the IMSBC Code as an equivalent form of compliance for all domestic and foreign vessels operating in U.S. navigable waters. The amended Coast Guard regulations also expand the list of solid hazardous materials authorized for bulk transportation by vessel and include special handling procedures based on the IMSBC Code and existing special permits. These changes reduce the need for the current special permits required for the carriage of certain solid hazardous materials in bulk. DATES: This final rule is effective January 1, 2011. The Coast Guard will not enforce collection of information requirements contained in this rule until the information collection is approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Coast Guard will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing approval of the information collection. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 1, 2011. |
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HM-231 - Packaging Closure Instructions Effective Date: October 1, 2010 |
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The Coast Guard is adopting, with changes, an interim rule published December 16, 2005, regarding certain dangerous cargo (CDC)and notice of arrival requirements. The interim rule defined certain dangerous cargo residue (CDC residue) as limited to certain dry cargo and made other changes to regulations in 33 CFR parts 104, 105, and 160. After reviewing comments on the interim rule, the Coast Guard issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in 2009 that proposed to change the CDC residue definition to include certain bulk liquids and liquefied gases in residue quantities, revise the definition of CDC to reflect the proposed change in the CDC residue definition, and adopt other changes introduced by the 2005 interim rule. This final rule will relieve an unnecessary burden on industry by including more lower-risk cargoes in the CDC residue category and thereby reducing the number of notice of arrival submissions required based on the cargo a vessel is carrying. DATES: This final rule is effective October 28, 2010. |
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