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PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Must I renew the DOT specification (UN Standard) on packagings I have in stock?

Daniel Stoehr
June 23, 2021
Q&A: Must I renew the DOT specification (UN Standard) on packagings I have in stock?

A question from a recurring customer on 09.04.20: We received the below note from our packaging supplier in regard to testing. We supply a hazardous material for transportation and ship using these boxes. Has there been any changes that you…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Last Day to Submit Paper Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests is June 30, 2021

Daniel Stoehr
June 10, 2021
Last Day to Submit Paper Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests is June 30, 2021

On and after July 1, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will no longer accept paper uniform hazardous waste manifests by mail. All hazardous waste manifests must be submitted to the EPA electronically using the e-Manifest system. Paper…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: What labels & marks are required for a lithium metal button cell battery contained in equipment?

Daniel Stoehr
May 4, 2021
Q&A: What labels & marks are required for a lithium metal button cell battery contained in equipment?

A question from someone unknown to me on September 23, 2020: Hi Daniel, I just stumbled across your website and specifically this article: https://danielstraining.com/march-6-2019-usdot-changes-regulations-for-transport-of-lithium-batteries/ I am trying to mail a water filter like the one in the image I attached.…

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

IATA Classification of Substances with Multiple Hazards

Daniel Stoehr
April 27, 2021
IATA Classification of Substances with Multiple Hazards

The Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the guide recognized by the world’s airlines to ensure compliance with the Technical Instructions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The transportation of dangerous goods (aka: hazardous…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Closed Containers in the Satellite Accumulation Area

Daniel Stoehr
April 26, 2021
Closed Containers in the Satellite Accumulation Area

Prior to the Generator Improvements Rule the regulations for generators accumulating hazardous waste in a satellite accumulation area (SAA) required containers accumulating hazardous waste to be kept closed except when necessary to add or remove waste. Under the new rule,…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Special Requirements for Incompatible Wastes and Materials in Satellite Accumulation Area

Daniel Stoehr
April 24, 2021
Special Requirements for Incompatible Wastes and Materials in Satellite Accumulation Area

When first developing the satellite accumulation area (SAA) regulations in 1984 (hello Knight Rider!) the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (USEPA) inadvertently failed to account for the small quantity generators (SQG) and large quantity generators (LQG) of hazardous waste that might…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Does a bulk packaging require the display of the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle?

Daniel Stoehr
April 21, 2021
Q&A: Does a bulk packaging require the display of the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle?

A question from a shipper or carrier of HazMat (07.31.20): I am hauling NA 1993 combustible liquid pg3 (2-methyoxymethylethoxy propanol) in a tote of 350 gallons. Its total weight is 2329lbs. This is the only hazmat on the truck. *bulk…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Marking and Labeling of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Units Under the Generator Improvements Rule

Daniel Stoehr
April 8, 2021
Marking and Labeling of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Units Under the Generator Improvements Rule

The Generator Improvements Rule (effective 05.30.17 in the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and states without an authorized hazardous waste program) will make many changes to the regulations applicable to a generator of hazardous waste. Read here for…