WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The American Waterways Operators, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard addressing the proposed Anchorage Ground 1 for the Neches River in Port Arthur, Texas. As the representative body for the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry, AWO conveys the collective voice of over 300 member companies engaged in safe and efficient transportation across America's waterways. In the letter, AWO expressed support for the establishment of a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Compressed Gas Association, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, expressing support for proposed changes to hazardous materials regulations. These adjustments aim to improve the efficiency of special permits and approvals renewals, as outlined in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) HM-268G published in the Federal Register on Jul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The International Safety Equipment Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urging the agency to reconsider its proposal to rescind the Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards Standard, 29 CFR 1910.144. The ISEA, which represents the personal protective equipment and safety equipment industry, emphasizes that the existing color code is vital for protecting American workers in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), voicing strong support for proposed regulatory changes aimed at alleviating burdens on domestic companies that utilize battery-powered equipment in their trades. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) addresses ways to facilitate the transportation of hazardous materia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) urging government officials to provide clear guidance in the wake of a proposed rule seeking to rescind regulations associated with Executive Order 11246. SHRM, representing nearly 340,000 members globally, advocates for practical workplace strategies that promote compliance, equal opportunity, and a culture   more