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FAQ: What is a freight container?
A freight container is one of the many types of containers or packagings used for the transport of hazardous materials (HazMat) in commerce. It, like other containers and packagings, is subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline
Q&A: What’s the difference between DOT’s small quantity exception and the limited quantity exception?
A question I received October 31, 2017 through the Contact me form on my website: Subject: Domestic ground: small quantity exception 173.4 vs limited quantity Hi Daniel, I have found your website very helpful. I am wondering if you could
FAQ: What is a “Remote Site” for the consolidation of hazardous waste in California?
A remote site is one of the three elements necessary for the consolidation of hazardous waste in California. The other two are the consolidation site and the transporter. Before you can take advantage of this relief from full regulation (and
11 Common Manifest Errors Noted by California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control
Like most states, California is authorized to manage the regulations promulgated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within California. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) is the responsible for implementing the
Rust-Oleum settles with EPA over hazardous waste violations at manufacturing facility in Williamsport, Maryland
The Bullet: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with the Rust-Oleum Corporation to address alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its paint manufacturing facility in Williamsport, Maryland. Who: Rust-Oleum Corporation. Its paint manufacturing facility in Williamsport,
DEQ Rulemaking – Hazardous Waste Fees – Public Comment Period Open – Hurry!
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing amendments to its administrative rules at OAR 340, Divisions 102 and 105 regarding hazardous waste fees. Summary: DEQ is proposing rule amendments for the Environmental Quality Commission's approval: The Oregon Department of Environmental
Exceptions to the Shipper’s Certification on a Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) apply to the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. The HMR are codified in Title
Covered Electronic Equipment (CCE) Banned from Disposal with Trash in New York State
As of January 1, 2015, consumers in state of New York may no longer dispose of certain types of electronic equipment in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, in the trash, or at curbside for trash pickup. The following electronic equipment is covered
Q&A: Do I need a USDOT security plan to ship this HazMat?
Here's a question from back in November of 2017: Daniel First question Do we need a USDOT security plan for aluminum phosphide pesticides (Division 6.1 Poisonous Substance) if transported in compliance with special permit 13307 since that eliminates the need
International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations
Q&A: How can I ship a combustible liquid by air?
A question from the regulated community (10.24.17): Good afternoon Daniel. I am shipping a combustible liquid and wanted to know if I can ship overnight by air if it falls under excepted quantity. It has a flashpoint of 80 Celsius.