Announcements from regulatory agencies of the US Government in the Federal Register can have a profound impact on your business.  Therefore it’s important for you to continuously monitor Federal Register publications for announcements applicable to your operations.  I can help you to do this.

Sometimes an announcement in the Federal Register calls for a more thorough explanation than just what is conveyed by the headline.  That is the point of this article.  Here I will briefly summarize, and provide access to more information, on a specific Federal Register announcement:  Hazardous Materials:  Falure to Pay Civil Penalties.

What agency is making the announcement?

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), one of many administrations within the US Department of Transportation.

When was this announced in the Federal Register?

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Any other dates I need to know?

This final rule is effective September 8, 2014.

What type of action is this?

Final Rule

What regulations may be impacted?

49 CFR Parts 107 and 109

How is the announcement identified?

I don’t have all day.  Can you sum it up for me and I’ll determine if I need to read the whole thing?

PHMSA is amending its hazardous materials procedural regulations. Specifically, this final rule prohibits a person who fails to pay a civil penalty as ordered, or fails to abide by a payment agreement, from performing activities regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations until payment is made.

Where can I look for more information?

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