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International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Q&A: Is stoddard solvent a marine pollutant?

Daniel Stoehr

December 14, 2018

A question posted to pcjr101@yahoo.com [hazmat101] hazmat101@yahoogroups.com on November 1, 2017: Is Stoddard Solvent a marine pollutant per DOT or IMDG Code? Under what scenarios? What about a mixture with it? References to guidance documents are appreciated. Stoddard Solvent is…

International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

General Provisions for Cargo Transport Units

Daniel Stoehr

December 13, 2018

General Provisions for Cargo Transport Units

A person who offers a hazardous material (HazMat) for transport to, from, or through the U.S. must comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). If…

International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Packing of Cargo Transport Units for Transport by Vessel per the IMDG Code

Daniel Stoehr

December 13, 2018

Packing of Cargo Transport Units for Transport by Vessel per the IMDG Code

Exception from Full Regulation, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: May I transport small quantities (car batteries & compressed nitrogen) by highway?

Daniel Stoehr

December 12, 2018

A question from somewhere in the U.S. (October 23, 2017): Hi my name is <<name>>. I drive a box truck for work. We have two facilities. I transport materials back and forth. I carry minimum hazmat from time to time.…

Compliance and Enforcement, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: What are the Penalties for non-Compliance with the USDOT Regulations in 2019?

Daniel Stoehr

December 10, 2018

FAQ: What are the Penalties for non-Compliance with the USDOT Regulations in 2019?

Like any decent regulatory agency the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) issues monetary penalties for violations of its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). And wouldn’t you know it, USDOT/PHMSA adjusts those penalties to…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: What are the regulations for shipping a combustible liquid (paint) from U.S. to Canada?

Daniel Stoehr

December 10, 2018

An email query on October 20, 2017: Hello, Just read your article “US DOT Exception for Combustible Liquid Hazardous Materials” and it was very helpful to my company. One question… can this combustible exemption be used when shipping to Canada?…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Q&A: Is the entire name of the receiving facility required on the uniform hazardous waste manifest?

Daniel Stoehr

December 6, 2018

A question from my website (October 10, 2017): Do i need to print the entire name of a waste receiving facility as permitted, or can I abbreviate it? My reply that same day: Thank you for contacting me. I will…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

FAQ: May I continue to use paper manifests after the launch of the e-Manifest System on June 30, 2018?

Daniel Stoehr

November 12, 2018

The activation of the e-Manifest System by USEPA on June 30, 2018 caught some hazardous waste handlers by surprise. Since the system’s launch USEPA has worked diligently to fix its few small bugs, provide regulatory relief where it must, and…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Do I have to placard the vehicle if placards are visible on IBCs?

Daniel Stoehr

November 8, 2018

A question (09.22.17): if you are carrying 2 – totes of sulfuric acid on flatbed rail side truck and the totes are placarded correctly with the un# bulk placards. Does the truck also have to be placarded with the same…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Is the HazMat endorsement required on the CDL when transporting Class 9?

Daniel Stoehr

October 30, 2018

Q&A: Is the HazMat endorsement required on the CDL when transporting Class 9?

A substantial percentage of the questions I receive pertain to Class 9 Miscellaneous and its placarding requirements. Here’s one of them: If a container has a class 9 placards and an orange placard with 4 digit # does the driver…

Daniels Training Services Blog

Q&A: Is stoddard solvent a marine pollutant?

General Provisions for Cargo Transport Units

Packing of Cargo Transport Units for Transport by Vessel per the IMDG Code

Q&A: May I transport small quantities (car batteries & compressed nitrogen) by highway?

FAQ: What are the Penalties for non-Compliance with the USDOT Regulations in 2019?

Q&A: What are the regulations for shipping a combustible liquid (paint) from U.S. to Canada?

Q&A: Is the entire name of the receiving facility required on the uniform hazardous waste manifest?

FAQ: May I continue to use paper manifests after the launch of the e-Manifest System on June 30, 2018?

Q&A: Do I have to placard the vehicle if placards are visible on IBCs?

Q&A: Is the HazMat endorsement required on the CDL when transporting Class 9?

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