DOT Enforcement Discretion; TSA HME ValidityDecember 30, 2020-Safety Alert (30 December 2020) (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) DOT Issues Enforcement Discretion on Medical Gas Cylinder Requalification In response to continuing concerns about the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of DOT has issued a notice stating the agency will not take... Read more »
FMCSA Extends Waiver on CDL, CLP, Medical Certificate Validity to February 28December 21, 2020-Safety Alert (21 December 2020) (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its waiver on the validity of expired CDLs and Commercial Learner’s Permits through February 28, 2021. The waiver applies to holders of CDLs and CLPs that are due for renewal on or... Read more »
FMCSA Extends Waivers for CDLs, CLPs, Medical Certificates Through December 31September 21, 2020-Safety Alert (21 September 2020) (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a further extension of its waiver of the validity of CDLs, Commercial Learner’s Permits and Driver Medical Certificates that expired on or after March 1, 2020. The current waiver is now set... Read more »
FMCSA Extends Modified Emergency Declaration Related to COVID-19September 18, 2020-Safety Alert (14 September 2020) (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its modified Emergency Declaration granting regulatory relief to motor carriers and drivers providing transportation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice extends the exemption through December 31, 2020, subject to the... Read more »
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration through Sept 14August 13, 2020-Safety Alert (13 August 2020) (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through September 14, 2020. The declaration exempts motor carriers and drivers from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations,... Read more »
PHMSA Extends Enforcement Discretion for Cylinders Exceeding Retest DateJuly 6, 2020-Safety Alert (July 6, 2020) The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has extended a notice of enforcement discretion stating that it would not take enforcement action against any person who fills a DOT-specification cylinder used to transport Division 2.2 non-flammable gas provided the cylinder meets all requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49... Read more »
UPDATED: Coronavirus Business Continuity PlanApril 30, 2020-Safety Alert (April 29, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of Considerations when forming a COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan as of 29 April 2020.... Read more »
COVID-19 UPDATED: Coronavirus Business Continuity PlanApril 13, 2020-Safety Alert (April 10, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) COVID-19 Update UPDATED: Coronavirus Business Continuity Plan – Considerations Business Closure and Exemption by Government This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members... Read more »
COVID-19 Update: PA Requires Inventory of PPE, Other Medical ResourcesApril 13, 2020-Safety Alert (April 10, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) COVID-19 Update Pennsylvania Government Requires Inventory of PPE, Other Medical Resources The Pennsylvania Governor issued an Order dated April 8, 2020 that authorizes the... Read more »
GAWDA Safety Alert — COVID-19: Cylinder And Liquid Container IssueApril 9, 2020-Safety Alert (April 9, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) Cylinder And Liquid Container Issue Related To Cylinder Conversion And Filling During The COVID-19 Crisis (Please click here to download a copy of... Read more »
GAWDA Safety Alert — PHMSA COVID-19 Update: Cylinder Retest ExtensionApril 7, 2020-Safety Alert (April 7, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION REGARDING CYLINDERS THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR PERIODIC REQUALIFICATION TEST DATE (Please click here to download a copy of the... Read more »
GAWDA Safety Alert — COVID-19 Update: FMCSA; TSA; CDCApril 6, 2020-Safety Alert (April 6, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) COVID-19: FMCSA Grants CLP Waiver TSA Issues Temporary Exemption FMCSA Acting Administrator Addresses COVID-19 Issues CDC Recommendation on Cloth Face Coverings FMCSA Grants... Read more »
GAWDA Safety Alert: COVID-19 Update DOT Special Permit Cylinder RequalificationApril 6, 2020-Safety Alert (April 3, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) COVID-19 Update DOT Special Permit Cylinder Requalification Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued Special... Read more »
GAWDA Safety Alert: CDL Med Card Waiver; D&A TestingMarch 31, 2020-Safety Alert (March 26, 2020) This GAWDA Safety Alert is issued to inform GAWDA members of updates and notifications relevant to COVID-19. (Click here to download a copy of the Safety Alert.) CDL Med Card Waiver D&A Testing I. FMCSA Issues Waiver of Expired CDLs, Driver Medical Certifications The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has... Read more »
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