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International Air Transportation Association (IATA)

FAQ: What is Adequate Instruction?

Daniel Stoehr

July 3, 2024

The Quick Answer: Adequate instruction is an alternative to full regulatory training for persons who prepare certain lithium cells or batteries for transport by aircraft. The requirement to provide adequate instruction is found in the applicable packing instructions of the…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: What hazard communication (marks, labels, & placards) are required on a bulk packaging and a vehicle transporting a bulk packaging?

Daniel Stoehr

August 5, 2023

Q&A: What hazard communication (marks, labels, & placards) are required on a bulk packaging and a vehicle transporting a bulk packaging?

Question1: If I have a single 55 gallon drum that weighs over 882 is it considered a bulk… Hold it right there! Answer1: In an earlier article I addressed the false premise contained in that first question and explained that…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum that weighs more than 882 pounds a bulk packaging?

Daniel Stoehr

August 3, 2023

Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum that weighs more than 882 pounds a bulk packaging?

Question: If I have a single 55 gallon drum that weighs over 882 lb is it considered a bulk Wait! Stop! That question contains a false premise. I can’t consider the next question until I explain a bulk packaging and…

Hazardous Waste Determination, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Q&A: Is my auto shop wastewater an F-listed hazardous waste?

Daniel Stoehr

July 29, 2023

Question: I have a question regarding haz waste determination specifically about applicability of F-listed waste. Situation I have: In the car repair shop floor, we have a small pit that collects water (rainwater/snow melting from cars and every now and…

Hazardous Waste Determination, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

FAQ: What are the F-listed solvents?

Daniel Stoehr

July 29, 2023

The USEPA regulations for the determination of a listed hazardous waste from non-specific sources (F001 – F039) are at 40 CFR 261.31. Waste codes F001 – F005 represent spent organic solvents that are a listed hazardous waste under certain conditions.…

Hazardous Material Classification, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: What do I do with a Marine Pollutant in a non-bulk packaging?

Daniel Stoehr

July 28, 2023

Q&A: What do I do with a Marine Pollutant in a non-bulk packaging?

Question1: Good Afternoon Daniel, Our company recently noticed some label changes on a product we use and sometimes ship to our customers. Recently, we’ve begun seeing a class 9 UN3077 label as well as a “marine pollutant” pictogram. I’m aware…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Does the transport of 55-gallon drums containing the residue Class 3 Flammable Liquid require a HazMat Endorsement on the driver’s CDL?

Daniel Stoehr

July 12, 2023

Q&A: Does the transport of 55-gallon drums containing the residue Class 3 Flammable Liquid require a HazMat Endorsement on the driver’s CDL?

Question: Subject: Empty class 3 flammable drums Message Body: Carry 8 to 12 class 3 flammable drums back to yard to get refill small amount of product still in drums drums mark small flammable sticker do I need hazmat on…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Can we print our own HazMat labels? Specifically, the Class 9 Lithium Battery label?

Daniel Stoehr

July 10, 2023

Question: Good morning I was on your web site looking for some information as it pertains to application of the class 9 lithium battery. My questions is do we have to buy labels and hand apply it or can we…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Is it necessary to display placards if I’m hauling 2,205 lb of just one type of HazMat (Division 2.2)?

Daniel Stoehr

July 6, 2023

Question1: Hello, I was hoping to get some clarification on this. I have highlighted the section in red that I am questioning. If I have less than 2,205lbs of just one type of hazard identified in table 2, non-flammable gas…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum of waste gasoline also a reportable quantity (RQ) of a hazardous substance?

Daniel Stoehr

July 5, 2023

Question: I’d like to commend you for the great Q&A on your website. I have referred others to answers on HW and HM Qs over the years, as you always do a great job of explaining why something does/doesn’t apply.…

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Daniels Training Services Blog

FAQ: What is Adequate Instruction?

Q&A: What hazard communication (marks, labels, & placards) are required on a bulk packaging and a vehicle transporting a bulk packaging?

Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum that weighs more than 882 pounds a bulk packaging?

Q&A: Is my auto shop wastewater an F-listed hazardous waste?

FAQ: What are the F-listed solvents?

Q&A: What do I do with a Marine Pollutant in a non-bulk packaging?

Q&A: Does the transport of 55-gallon drums containing the residue Class 3 Flammable Liquid require a HazMat Endorsement on the driver’s CDL?

Q&A: Can we print our own HazMat labels? Specifically, the Class 9 Lithium Battery label?

Q&A: Is it necessary to display placards if I’m hauling 2,205 lb of just one type of HazMat (Division 2.2)?

Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum of waste gasoline also a reportable quantity (RQ) of a hazardous substance?

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