Regulatory Workshops

The topic of Environmental Justice (EJ) has received an increasing amount of focus at the federal, state, and local levels of government. President Biden has issued several Executive Orders to implement an EJ agenda that include substantial community funding, changes to EPA and other agency regulations, and enforcement priorities. This interactive session will address what this focus on EJ means for your business and what you can do to be prepared and continue to operate.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is at the forefront of the Biden Administration’s efforts to address environmental justice and climate change. This, along with EPA’s focus on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances is having a major impact on current and future regulations as well as enforcement. This session will address top EPA regulatory proposals and enforcement initiatives impacting chemical distribution and warehousing facilities and what companies can expect in the coming months.

The February 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has focused increased attention on the transportation of hazardous materials. During this session, William Schoonover, head of PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety will discuss how his team is working with the Federal Railroad Administration and other agencies on policies to prevent the occurrence of similar incidents. Mr. Schoonover will also review other PHMSA regulatory priorities and initiatives and will share the many valuable training and compliance resources the agency has available for the hazardous materials transportation community.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a substantial list of initiatives on its regulatory agenda for the next several months at the pre, proposed, and final rule stages. During this session, the agency’s Melissa Williams will update participants on these activities. She will also discuss other FMCSA safety initiatives and resources the agency has available for drivers and motor carriers.

The federal government and states such as California have taken major regulatory actions to make trucking fleets “clean” by requiring the phase-out of fossil fuels to power these vehicles. In this session, trucking industry expert Dan Furth of Heniff will discuss these new regulations as well as the practical challenges they present including weight limitations, capacity, and the availability of equipment and technology.