FAQ: What is a motor vehicle? (USDOT/PHMSA definition)

FAQ: What is a motor vehicle? (USDOT/PHMSA definition)

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) regulate the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. by any mode. The four modes of…

Q&A: Can I self-transport lithium batteries for disposal?

Q&A: Can I self-transport lithium batteries for disposal?

A phone call and email on May 11, 2020: Hi Daniel, We talked for a few minutes today about the regulations for transporting lithium batteries for disposal. Just as a reminder, I asked if our company would be required to…

Q&A: Can my customer return empty HazMat packagings to me for reuse?

Q&A: Can my customer return empty HazMat packagings to me for reuse?

eMail of May 13, 2020: As discussed on the phone this afternoon, <<Company>> is a specialty chemical company supplying a wide range of Industrial Chemicals, some of which are considered hazardous (most because they contain either caustic or acidic components…

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.265 Emergency Procedures of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.265 Emergency Procedures of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article…

FAQ: What is a Category A Infectious Substance?

FAQ: What is a Category A Infectious Substance?

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) classify and regulate the transportation of hazardous materials. Included in the twenty hazard classes and divisions identified in the HMR…

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.264 Emergency Coordinator for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.264 Emergency Coordinator for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article…

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.263 Amendment of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.263 Amendment of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article…

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.262 Copies of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.262 Copies of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article…

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.261 Content of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.261 Content of Contingency Plan for Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) require a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) to comply with the preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedure standards of 40 CFR 262, subpart M. This article…