Question (03.17.21): Hi Daniel, We have a customer who wants to ship empty containers to a container cleaning center. The totes and drums are empty and have been rinsed. Those containers had hazmat materials, can they cover up the labels…
Q&A: Is the transport of government HazMat by a private company on a public road (within a college campus) subject to USDOT Regulations?
Question (12.08.20): Hi Daniel, I enjoy reading your articles, find them concise and easy to interpret. I was reading your piece on the government employee exemption, and wanted to get your opinion on something. Since the word “commerce” seems to…
Q&A: Do I display the HazMat’s identification number on the limited quantity sticker?
Question (11.23.21): Hi Daniel, I saw your video on YouTube and had a couple questions I was hoping you could answer for me. Regarding Limited Quantities, does the UN number get written on the Limited Quantities sticker? Answer (11.23.21): Thank…
Q&A: What can I do with the combustible liquid exception?
From a previous Onsite Training customer on January 30, 2018: Good morning Daniel, Hate to bother you but if you can find just a moment, our folks are making some changes to our labeling program and wanted me to confirm…
Q&A: Can this HazMat be transported under the Small Quantity Exception?
A question from a customer and reader of my blogs (06.22.20): Deal Mr. Daniel, How are you? There was long time no contact, I believe you are doing well. Recently i am reading your article: “Determining Authorized Packaging for the…
Q&A: Can I self-transport lithium batteries for disposal?
A phone call and email on May 11, 2020: Hi Daniel, We talked for a few minutes today about the regulations for transporting lithium batteries for disposal. Just as a reminder, I asked if our company would be required to…
USDOT Notice of Enforcement Discretion for the Manufacturing of Packaging Designs Beyond Periodic Retesting Dates
The Bullet: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, USDOT/PHMSA issued a notice of enforcement discretion for the continued manufacturing of United Nations (UN) Performance Oriented Packaging used in the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) which have exceeded their periodic…
USDOT Offers Relief From Regulation for Transport of Sanitizers and Disinfectants During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The Bullet: During this public health emergency, USDOT/PHMSA is providing relief for certain hazardous materials (HazMat), e.g., sanitizing and disinfecting materials, transported for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of employees – and contractors – directly supporting the…
USDOT/PHMSA Temporary Policy for Transportation of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer REVISED 12.07.20
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Division within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) is providing temporary relief from the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the manufacturers and subsequent transporters of alcohol-based…
FAQ: What is a special permit?
A special permit is defined at 49 CFR 171.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of USDOT/PHMSA as follows: Special permit means a document issued by the Associate Administrator, the Associate Administrator’s designee, or as otherwise prescribed in the HMR,…