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Washington – The owner of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 has been ordered to turn over internal investigation documents to the Chemical Safety Board in a July 23 ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on May 31 issued an hours-of-service regulation exemption for the Department of Energy.

Washington – Single-unit trucks should be included in many of the same safety rules as other types of large trucks, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

Washington – The Transportation Security Administration will continue to enforce a ban on small knives in carry-on luggage for flights, the agency announced June 5.

From Washington: The Chemical Safety Board met today on OSHA’s response to CSB recommendations and the board’s new “most wanted” list of improvements. Senior Associate Editor Kyle W. Morrison was there.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced plans for a pilot program to evaluate the safety and security impacts of a paperless hazard communications system for shippers and carriers.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration are scheduled to host a public meeting Aug. 27-28 on hazardous materials transportation on railroads.

Cheyenne, WY – The National Association of State Fire Marshals is encouraging homeowners to ensure a type of gas tubing is properly bonded to reduce hazards associated with lightning strikes.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now permitting states to allow mobile electronic devices such as smartphones or GPS navigation units to be used as transponders for electronic screening systems.