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International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Revised Packing Instructions for Lithium Cells and Batteries – Effective 03.31.22

Daniel Stoehr
March 21, 2022
Revised Packing Instructions for Lithium Cells and Batteries – Effective 03.31.22

Introduction: The 63rd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (effective January 1 through December 31, 2022) includes significant changes to the packing instructions for lithium cells and batteries when packed alone (UN3480 for lithium ion or UN3090 for lithium…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Is HazMat Employee training required to sign the uniform hazardous waste manifest when used for PCB waste?

Daniel Stoehr
February 15, 2022

Before we begin… The content of this Q&A is based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). PCBs – or Polychlorinated biphenyls – are a highly…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Transport of Aerosols in Metal Containers by Highway, Rail, or Vessel Within the U.S.

Daniel Stoehr
February 12, 2022
Transport of Aerosols in Metal Containers by Highway, Rail, or Vessel Within the U.S.

Introduction: Aerosols are a common product found in almost every residential and commercial setting. They are also – usually – a hazardous material (HazMat) subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

General Pressure Conditions for Metal Aerosol Containers at 49 CFR 173.306(a)(ii)

Daniel Stoehr
February 12, 2022
General Pressure Conditions for Metal Aerosol Containers at 49 CFR 173.306(a)(ii)

Introduction: In a separate article I describe the requirements of 49 CFR 173.306 for Limited quantities of compressed gases as they apply to aerosol. A portion of those regulations indicates authorized metal aerosol containers and associated pressure limitations. In order…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Does my truck transporting a “modular power unit” with lithium batteries require the display of placards?

Daniel Stoehr
February 7, 2022

Before we begin… All of the following is based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). Question (10.20.20): You seem to have the most info and…

International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Q&A: What are the requirements for the IATA training certificate?

Daniel Stoehr
February 1, 2022
Q&A: What are the requirements for the IATA training certificate?

Before we begin… The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) creates and enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. The Dangerous…