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PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: What is a motor vehicle? (USDOT/PHMSA definition)

Daniel Stoehr

August 28, 2020

FAQ: What is a motor vehicle? (USDOT/PHMSA definition)

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) regulate the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. by any mode. The four modes of…

Exception from Full Regulation, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Can I self-transport lithium batteries for disposal?

Daniel Stoehr

August 28, 2020

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…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Q&A: Can my customer return empty HazMat packagings to me for reuse?

Daniel Stoehr

August 28, 2020

Q&A: Can my customer return empty HazMat packagings to me for reuse?

eMail of May 13, 2020: As discussed on the phone this afternoon, <<Company>> is a specialty chemical company supplying a wide range of Industrial Chemicals, some of which are considered hazardous (most because they contain either caustic or acidic components…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Are my 100 lb fiber drums a bulk packaging?

Daniel Stoehr

August 28, 2020

A question received February 01, 2018: Hello Daniel, I am contacting you with a question on the bulk/non-bulk classification. I work for a company that ships explosives in fiberboard drums. These drums hold no more then 100lbs but they are…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.265 Emergency Procedures of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Daniel Stoehr

August 6, 2020

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.265 Emergency Procedures of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: What is a Category A Infectious Substance?

Daniel Stoehr

August 1, 2020

FAQ: What is a Category A Infectious Substance?

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) classify and regulate the transportation of hazardous materials. Included in the twenty hazard classes and divisions identified in the HMR…