The discovered leak of toluene and xylene from a 55-gallon drum transported by Wisconsin highway in February 2014 was reported and contained with, “…no real danger to life and health” according to Fire Chief of the responding community. While that…
The Required Information for an Immediate Notice to the NRC of a HazMat Incident
The HazMat transportation regulations of the PHMSA/USDOT at 49 CFR 171.15 require each person in physical possession of a hazardous material when in transportation (includes loading, unloading, and temporary storage) to immediately notify the National Response Center by phone or…
The Requirement to Submit a Written HazMat Incident Report (DOT Form F 5800.1)
In an earlier article I wrote about the two types of HazMat Incident Reports required by 49 CFR 171.15 & 171.16, respectively: Telephonic & Written. The article continued by revealing that the responsibility to submit a HazMat Incident Report will…
Who is Responsible for Submitting the Hazardous Material Incident Report?
The Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the PHMSA/USDOT require the reporting of certain types of incidents that occur during the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat). As a shipper or carrier of a HazMat you must be aware of the regulatory…