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FMCSA Regulations for CMV, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Relief of Requirements for Periodic Tests and Inspections of Cargo Tanks and Portable Tanks within the State of Alaska

Daniel Stoehr
May 26, 2020
Relief of Requirements for Periodic Tests and Inspections of Cargo Tanks and Portable Tanks within the State of Alaska

The Bullet: Due to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, USDOT/PHMSA and USDOT/FMCSA will not take enforcement action against any person operating a CTMV or portable tank that is not more than 90 days beyond its testing…

Hazardous Material Classification, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations, State RCRA Regulations

Off-Site Transportation of COVID-19 Waste

Daniel Stoehr
May 5, 2020
Off-Site Transportation of COVID-19 Waste

The COVID-19 public health emergency within the U.S. has created an unprecedented challenge for EHS professionals. One challenge: what to do with the waste generated during the testing for the coronavirus and the treatment of those with COVID-19? An earlier…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

FAQ: Can a hazardous waste generator exceed their on-site accumulation volume limit due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?

Daniel Stoehr
April 22, 2020
FAQ: Can a hazardous waste generator exceed their on-site accumulation volume limit due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?

Yes.  USEPA allows for an exceedance of the hazardous waste generator volume threshold / limit if due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Federal USEPA regulations some generators of hazardous waste are limited to the volume of hazardous…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

FAQ: Can a hazardous waste generator receive an extension to their on-site accumulation time limits due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?

Daniel Stoehr
April 22, 2020
FAQ: Can a hazardous waste generator receive an extension to their on-site accumulation time limits due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?

Yes.  USEPA allows for an extension to accumulation time limits due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Federal USEPA regulations at 40 CFR 262.16(d) for a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) and §262.17(b) for a large…

Exception from Full Regulation, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

USDOT Notice of Enforcement Discretion for the Manufacturing of Packaging Designs Beyond Periodic Retesting Dates

Daniel Stoehr
April 21, 2020

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…

Exception from Full Regulation, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

USDOT Offers Relief From Regulation for Transport of Sanitizers and Disinfectants During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Daniel Stoehr
April 21, 2020
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…

News Release, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: How do I maintain social distancing when exchanging HazMat shipping papers?

Daniel Stoehr
April 13, 2020

Under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA), no physical contact between parties is required during the creation, review, certification, and exchange of shipping papers created to…

FMCSA Regulations for CMV

US Department of Transportation Issues National Emergency Declaration for Commercial Vehicles Delivering Relief in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak (Extension and Expansion of 04.08.20)

Daniel Stoehr
April 13, 2020

The Bullet: On March 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus…

Exception from Full Regulation, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

USDOT/PHMSA Temporary Policy for Transportation of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer REVISED 12.07.20

Daniel Stoehr
April 11, 2020
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…