CSB Publishes Update for Dynawave Tank Failure Investigation

Yesterday, the Chemical Safety Board announced the publication of an update on their investigation of the May 26th, 2026, fatal white liquor release at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Facility in Longview, WA. That incident killed 11 employees and seriously injured three other employees. CSB announced their investigation of the incident the following day. 

The update published today provided background information on the facility, a description of the pulp process that produced and used the white liquor stored in the failed tank, and a brief overview of the incident timeline. The ongoing investigation is concentrating on:  

• Inspecting G Tank and determining the failure mode and cause(s) of the tank failure; 
• NDP’s mechanical integrity policies and practices; 
• NDP’s actions to inspect, repair, and/or replace G Tank and other atmospheric storage tanks; 
• NDP’s policies and practices to manage change; 
• NDP’s capital project management policies and practices; 
• NDP’s emergency response policies and procedures; 
• NDP’s hazard evaluation policies and procedures; and 
• Regulatory requirements and industry guidance for paper mills. 

FCC Sends Direct-to-Device NPRM to OMB

Yesterday, the OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) announced that it had received a notice of proposed rulemaking from the FCC on “Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device”. 

According to the 2026 Unified Agenda entry for this rulemaking: 

“As space launches and satellite deployment continue to increase, companies with space-based operations are increasingly looking to expand capacity, reduce cost, and increase the utility of their operations.  The increase in space launches, coupled with the growing diversity of non-satellite spacecraft, has resulted in a growing need to support communication in space and between Earth and space. To meet this growing need, the Commission begins this proceeding to explore unlicensed device use in space.” 

Chemical Transportation Incidents – Week of 7-25-26

Reporting Background 

See this post for explanation, with the most recent update here (removed from paywall). 

Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency. 

Incidents Summary  

• Number of incidents – 627 (584 highway, 33 air, 10 rail, 0 water) 
• Serious incidents – 5 (4 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 1 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 10 fire/explosion, 30 no release)  
• Largest container involved – 30,270-gal DOT 117R100W Railcar {Alcohols, N.O.S.} Loose manway bolts. 
• Largest amount spilled – 573.8-gal DOT 117J100W Railcar {Petroleum Crude Oil} Liquid line valve open with no cap. 
• Total amount reported spilled in all incidents – 3305.7-gal 

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the incident described. 

Most Interesting Chemical: Kerosene: A clear colorless to light amber liquid with a petroleum odor. Flash point 100°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).  

Review – Bills Introduced – 8-27-26

Yesterday, with both the House and Senate meeting in pro forma session (the House returns to Washington next week), there were 42 bills introduced. One of those bills may receive additional coverage in this blog: 

HR 10151 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to adjust the limits for technical assistance, grants for small systems, and the authorization of appropriations for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program. Deluzio, Christopher R. [Rep.-D-PA-17]    

For more information on these bills, including legislative history for similar bills in the 118th Congress, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/bills-introduced-8-27-26 - subscription required. 

Review – 5 Advisories and 2 Updates Published – 8-27-26

 Today CISA’s NCCIC-ICS published five control system security advisories for products from Ebyte, Applied Systems Engineering, Rockwell Automation, All-Line Equipment, and Xiiaozet. They also updated two advisories for products from Mitsubishi. 

Advisories  

Ebyte Advisory - This advisory describes 13 vulnerabilities in the Ebyte NA111-M serial port server. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Jithin Nambiar. 

Applied Systems Advisory - This advisory describes two vulnerabilities in the Applied Systems Engineering ASE2000 V2 Communications Test Set. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Enoch Wang. 

Rockwell Advisory - This advisory describes a use of password hash with insufficient computational effort vulnerability in the Rockwell OTTO Fleet Manager. The vulnerability was self-reported. 

All-Line Equipment Advisory - This advisory discusses two vulnerabilities (both with public exploits) in the All-Line Fuel-Boss. These vulnerabilities were reported to CISA anonymously. 

Xiiaozet Advisory - This advisory describes three vulnerabilities in the Xiiaozet LK100W wireless print server. The vulnerabilities were reported to CISA by Byron Guernsey of Okachobi, LLC. 

Updates  

Mitsubishi Update #1 - This update provides additional information on the CNC Series advisory that was originally published on March 19th, 2026. 

Mitsubishi Update #2 - This update provides additional information on the Multiple FA Products advisory that was originally published on April 25th, 2025, and most recently updated on April 30th, 2026. 

For more information on these advisories, including a DTRH look at 3rd party exploits, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/5-advisories-and-2-updates-published-b0d - subscription required.