The Hazardous Materials Regulations of the USDOT/PHMSA require the person who offers a hazardous material for transport (i.e., the shipper) to mark the package with the name and address of either the consignor or consignee except in certain specified circumstances.…
The Name of the Consignor (Shipper) or Consignee (Receiver) as a Marking on a HazMat Packaging
Unless an exception exists, the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the USDOT/PHMSA require the use of the four hazard communication methods when a hazardous material is offered for transportation; these are: Shipping Papers Placards HazMat Labels Markings Markings are information…
FAQ: Is Asbestos Waste a Hazardous Material? A Hazardous Waste?
Question: I am the carrier for an asbestos waste that has been removed from schools, businesses, and residences. Is it subject to PHMSA/USDOT regulations as a hazardous material (HazMat) when transported? Please help! Answer: Asbestos waste may be a hazardous…
Loading and Unloading of Rail Tank Cars
The transportation in commerce of a hazardous material (HazMat) by rail may involve a variety of bulk and non-bulk packagings. One common bulk packaging for the transport of HazMat by rail is the tank car. Whatever the packaging, the transport…
The Size Requirements for Package Marks in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
If you ship HazMat/dangerous goods by air, you are likely familiar – or should be – with the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Though not officially recognized by PHMSA/USDOT, its basis on the International Civil Aviation…
The Requirements of the Dangerous Cargo Manifest for HazMat Transportation by Vessel
Pursuant to 49 CFR 172, Subpart C, the shipper of a hazardous material (HazMat) is required to prepare a shipping paper that – unless specifically excepted by the Hazardous Material Regulations – includes the following information: The HazMat’s basic description…
General Requirements for the Shipping Paper When Transporting Dangerous Goods by Vessel
Chapter 5.4 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (2012 Edition) indicates the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the description of a dangerous good on a shipping paper (referred to in the IMDG Code as a dangerous goods…
Reuse of HazMat Packaging for the Shipment of Hazardous Waste
The reuse, reconditioning, and remanufacture of hazardous material packagings (both bulk and non-bulk) is addressed at 49 CFR 173.28 of the PHMSA/USDOT Hazardous Material Regulations. In general packagings and receptacles (bulk and non-bulk) used more than once must be in…
The Requirement of a HazMat Carrier to Provide Contact Information
Throughout the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the PHMSA/USDOT it is primarily the responsibility of the Shipper of a hazardous material to provide the information necessary to safely transport the HazMat and to communicate its potential hazards. However, 49 CFR…
Required Information on the Bill of Lading
Unless excepted by regulation, the transportation of a hazardous material in commerce will require the use of a shipping paper. (Read my article: What is a Shipping Paper?) 49 CFR 172, Subpart C contains the requirements of the Pipeline…