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Comparison of New and Old Requirements in Generator Improvements Rule: Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for Large Quantity Generators

40 CFR 262, Subpart M - Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for Large Quantity Generators New (262.250) ApplicabilityOld (265.30 and 265.50) Applicability The regulations of this subpart apply to those areas of a large quantity generator where hazardous waste is…

Wisconsin DNR Extends Deadline for 2019 Annual Hazardous Waste Report

In response to COVID-19, the Wisconsin DNR is aware that facilities may need additional time to complete and submit their annual reports. The 2019 hazardous waste annual report was due March 1, 2020, per ss. NR 662.041(1) Wis. Adm. Code.…

Wisconsin DNR Offers Haz Waste Generators 30 Day Extension to On-Site Accumulation Time Limits due to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has developed an online method for requesting an extension to generator accumulation time limits. Wisconsin’s hazardous waste regulations allow both large quantity generators (LQG) and small quantity generators (SQG) to…

Q&A: Why does my truck display placards for Division 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas and not Oxygen?

Q&A: Why does my truck display placards for Division 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas and not Oxygen?

Question: Hello, I am employed with (working to become a contract driver soon) with a company that services nursing homes with oxygen cylinders. They provide various sizes of cylinders and also provide filling of liquid oxygen for reservoirs on-site. I…

Q&A: Do I placard for a Class 3 Flammable in bulk packaging and 500 lbs of a Class 8 Corrosive in non-bulk?

Q&A: Do I placard for a Class 3 Flammable in bulk packaging and 500 lbs of a Class 8 Corrosive in non-bulk?

A follow-up question from a occasional contact (06.13.18): Daniel, Hope all is doing well. I have another question that has been bothering me as well.  Hoping you can share some guidance. Say I have a shipment of UN1993 BULK(ONE TOTE…

FAQ: What are the Table 1 and Table 2 placarding tables?

Found at 49 CFR 172.504(e) of the USDOT/PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), the placarding tables (Table 1 and Table 2) identify a distinction made by USDOT/PHMSA between the “really nasty” hazardous materials of Table 1 and the “routine” HazMat of…