March 08
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March 08 |
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DOT Proposal Revolutionizes Rail Hazmat Tank Car Safety,
Improves Puncture Resistance, Limits Speed, and Phases Out Oldest From Most Toxic Service |
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January 2008
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January 08 |
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Carl T. Johnson Begins Role as New Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Administrator |
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December 2007
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December 28 |
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UPDATE:
US DOT Hazmat Safety Rule to Place Limits on Lithium Batteries Carried by Passengers Aboard Aircraft Effective January 1, 2008
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October 2007
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October 12 |
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U.S. DOT Supports National Fire Prevention Week with Hazardous Materials Safety Guidance |
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October 1 |
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$250,000 Grant Boosts Hazardous Materials Response Training Around the Nation |
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October 1 |
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DOT Grants $372,000 to American Indian Tribes to Improve Hazardous Materials Planning and Training |
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October 1 |
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DOT Grants $12.8 Million to First Responders and Emergency Workers to Improve Hazardous Materials Planning and Training |
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August 2007
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August 9 |
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PHMSA Bans Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Shipments on Passenger Aircraft |
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July 2007
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July 23 |
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Industry Alert: Sherwood/Harsco Issues Oxygen Valve Safety Notice |
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July 5 |
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PHMSA Issues Notice on Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fees |
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June 2007
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June 28 |
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PHMSA signed a MOA with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), to publish PHMSA's 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook as a software application on mobile devices for use by emergency responders. |
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May 2007
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May 15 |
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PHMSA announces new Agreement with State of Alaska to strengthen oversight of oil and gas facilities |
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March 2007
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March 22 |
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Department of Transportation Offers Advice on the Safe Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices by Airline Passengers and Crew |
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March 22 - Safety Advisory 07-02 |
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PHMSA-2007-27493; Notice No. 07-02; Advisory Guidance; Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices by Airline Passengers and Crew Members |
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January 2007
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January 31 |
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PHMSA Revises Requirements for Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Generators Carried by Aircraft |
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November 2006
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November 2 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces $262,000 Grant to Minnesota to Train First Responders in Dealing with Hazardous Materials Incidents |
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October 2006
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October 20 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $668,000 to Texas for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts. |
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October 19 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $964,000 to California for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts. |
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October 18 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grants Totaling Over $343,000 for First Responders of Arizona and Native American Tribes to Enhance Hazardous Materials Response Capabilities. |
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October 12 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $206,000 to Washington State for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts. |
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October 4 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces $400,000 Grant to Pennsylvania to Train First Responders in Dealing with Hazardous Materials Incidents. |
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