Sentences with phrase «us federal safety regulations»

He said the money is needed, in part, because the parks must be brought into compliance with federal safety regulations.

A thick plastic shell offers protection of your precious cargo and the seat meets or exceeds all federal safety regulations.

Students in a Brooklyn elementary - school classroom drank from a fountain whose water was more contaminated than Flint, Mich.'s — laden with 1,000 times the amount of lead permitted by federal safety regulations, a December test revealed.

And there are many thousands of aging underground gas storage wells throughout the United States, but there had been no federal safety regulations governing their operation and maintenance.

Tap water in the US is subject to more stringent federal safety regulations than bottled water, so when you drink from the tap you know it's actually safe to drink.

These amendments included provisions requiring private and parochial schools accepting vouchers to comply with state and federal safety regulations; not to teach hatred of any person or group; to be fiscally solvent; and to conduct background checks for school employees.

During the federal compliance review investigation, FMCSA safety investigators found the company to be in violation of multiple federal safety regulations including:

Federal safety regulations require that truck and bus companies that employ CDL drivers conduct random drug and alcohol testing programs.

FMCSA's imminent hazard out - of - service order for Serv - A-Bus and its owner is based upon their widespread disregard of federal safety regulations, the safety of passengers, and of the motoring public.

Effective immediately, those who offer crude oil for transportation by rail must ensure that the product is properly tested and classified in accordance with federal safety regulations.

Consequently, as a matter of Federal safety regulation, the employer must not return the employee to the performance of safety - sensitive functions until the employee has completed the return to duty process.

FMCSA's imminent hazard out - of - service order to Industrial Transit states that the company's ``... complete and utter lack of compliance with operation of (federal safety regulations)... substantially increases the likelihood of serious injury or death for its drivers and the motoring public... this risk is heightened further when Industrial Transit transports [hazardous materials].»

State law enforcement investigators at the crash scene found that the driver did not possess his records - of - duty - status for the preceding seven days and had no valid medical certificate, both required by federal safety regulations.

FMCSA's investigation found that J & L Trucking's inadequate vehicle maintenance program, its failure to ensure its drivers were qualified and its failure to monitor its drivers for compliance with federal safety regulations ``... substantially increases the likelihood of serious injury or death for its drivers and the motoring public if the operations of J & L Trucking are not discontinued immediately.»

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has revoked the operating authority of two Massachusetts - based bus companies and declared a Texas trucking company to be an imminent hazard to public safety, resulting in the shut - down of all three carriers for disregarding federal safety regulations and putting their drivers, passengers, and the motoring public at risk.

SMS helps FMCSA more efficiently apply its resources and bring carriers and drivers into compliance with Federal safety regulations in order to prevent crashes and save lives.

«Recklessly jeopardizing the safety of the motoring public by violating critical federal safety regulations will not be tolerated.»

DND International's compliance with federal safety regulations has been the focus of an intensive FMCSA investigation that began immediately following a Jan. 27 crash that killed an Illinois Tollway worker and seriously injured an Illinois State Police trooper.

Throughout my rotations, I have been tasked with substantive and challenging assignments in a wide range of legal subject areas, such as enforcement of consumer protection and Federal safety regulations.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Salem, Mass. - based passenger carrier D'Boston Transportation, LLC, USDOT No. 2456132, to immediately cease all passenger transportation services due to widespread and serious noncompliance with federal safety regulations that has endangered the lives of its drivers, passengers and the motoring public.

«Complying with federal safety regulations for commercial truck and bus companies is critical because in an instant, a seemingly minor infraction can result in a needless crash with tragic consequences,» said FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling III.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has ordered the immediate shut - down of four motor carriers, each for disregarding federal safety regulations and putting their companies» own drivers, passengers and the public at risk.

FMCSA is responsible for regulating both industries and — along with its state law enforcement partners — ensuring company and driver compliance with federal safety regulations, including driver on - duty and driving time limits to prevent fatigue, commercial driver's licenses rules, medical qualifications, drug and alcohol testing, hazardous materials safety standards and others.

«This strengthened partnership with OSHA extends our inter-agency collaboration specifically to include the sharing of reports of alleged coercion — companies forcing or intimidating truck or bus drivers to violate federal safety regulations,» said FMCSA Administrator Anne S. Ferro.

If the Secretary finds that a State safety oversight program approved by the Secretary is not being carried out in accordance with this section or has become inadequate to ensure the enforcement of Federal safety regulations, the Secretary shall --

If any of these aspects of a product are not in keeping with industry standards and federal safety regulations, an individual who suffers as a result of the use of the product can take legal action against the manufacturer of the product.

We examine the facts of every accident carefully and work with experts familiar with safety regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Federal Safety Regulations, and the State Fatal Accident Cause Evaluation Agency (FACE) to determine how the accident could have been prevented.

Jurors also found the company guilty last year for violating federal safety regulations for its natural gas lines before the explosion.

This type of negligence can also happen if the driver fails to check mirrors and does not follow proper federal safety regulations while operating their vehicles.

Federal safety regulations govern many aspects of commercial trucking.

Excellent leadership and communication abilities are beneficial in this role, as is a strong understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Construction Safety Manager with a deep understanding and knowledge of state, local and federal safety regulations and employment laws.

Not exact matches

In mid-2013, federal regulations imposed stiff new limits on the hours truck drivers are permitted to spend behind the wheel, rules designed to improve highway safety.

These regulations are handed down from several federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and various state agencies, which implement laws in the realms of worker's compensation, employee protection, and other areas.

«We are concerned that the bill indefinitely preempts state and local safety regulations even if federal safety standards are never developed, wrote Senators Dianne Feinstein, Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Tom Udall and Ed Markey.

Or, as pointed out by the federal environment minister McKenna in a letter Thursday to B.C. environment Minister George Heyman, that Canada already has a mountain of regulation to ensure a world - leading regime to transport oil and products, including: the Railway Safety Act, the Pipeline Safety Act, the National Energy Board Act, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Marine Liability Act, the Fisheries Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and that Ottawa has pledged to spend an additional $ 1.5 billion to protect its coasts and marine environment.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Nor does it in any way restrict federal, provincial or territorial governments from implementing new laws and regulations in areas such as health and safety, labour protection, education and the environment.

Late last week, a federal court ordered a dairy producer linked to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak to cease operations, at least until it can comply with food safety regulations.

GMA's personal care and household products companies are committed to ensuring the safety of their products and maintaining the confidence of consumers so we applaud today's Senate passage of the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 which will make significant improvements to chemicals management and facilitate a more cohesive federal approach to chemicals regulation.

The website is undergoing a major technological update that will include information to help farmers conform with the requirements of recently implemented regulations under the federal Food Safety Modernization Act.

This segment begins on Thursday, March 22 with a pre-conference training focused on food safety and the impact of the new federal Food Safety Modernization Act regulations on fasafety and the impact of the new federal Food Safety Modernization Act regulations on faSafety Modernization Act regulations on farmers.

We should all keep in mind that an Institute of Medicine report, «Infant Formula: Evaluating the Safety of New Ingredients,» found that «although existing federal guidelines and regulations for evaluating the safety of food ingredients have worked well for conventional substances (e.g., vitamins, minerals), they are not sufficient to address the diversity of potential new ingredients proposed by manufacturers to develop formulas that mimic human milk.&Safety of New Ingredients,» found that «although existing federal guidelines and regulations for evaluating the safety of food ingredients have worked well for conventional substances (e.g., vitamins, minerals), they are not sufficient to address the diversity of potential new ingredients proposed by manufacturers to develop formulas that mimic human milk.&safety of food ingredients have worked well for conventional substances (e.g., vitamins, minerals), they are not sufficient to address the diversity of potential new ingredients proposed by manufacturers to develop formulas that mimic human milk.»

Furthermore, they have been safety tested to exceed all federal safety requirements, including CPSC, ATSM regulations and the most current CPSIA.

This act requires additional testing and regulation of all products intended for babies and kids, and paved the way for mandatory federal safety standards for cribs, strollers, swings, baby carriers, sleep products, bath seats, play yards and more.

The car seat needs to meet, and exceed, all safety standards and regulations set forth by the federal government.

This amendment increases the «look back» period from 18 months to five years to both strengthen the penalty provisions to encourage compliance and bring State provisions into line with recent federal regulations to promote highway safety.

Agricultural practices conducted on farmland shall not violate the public policy of Erie county if such agricultural practices are: (i) reasonable and necessary to the particular farm or farm operation; (ii) conducted in a manner which is not negligent or reckless; (iii) conducted in conformity with generally accepted agricultural practices; (iv) conducted in conformity with all local, state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations; (v) conducted in a manner which does not constitute a threat to public health and safety or cause injury to health and safety of any person; and (vi) conducted in a manner which does not unreasonably obstruct the free passage or use of navigable waters or public roadways.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a petition with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission urging it to take enforcement action against the plant for its failure to comply with fire safety regulations.

«He knows how to deliver crucial safety net programs to residents, navigate constantly changing state and federal regulations and ensure that tax dollars are spent wisely.»