Can the following hazardous materials (HazMat) be transported by company employees in a company vehicle on a public road (for business purposes, natch)? 3 x 5 gallon containers of Acetone 1 x 5 gallon container of Methanol Answer: yes, those…
Q&A: Can I stack IBCs if empty but containing HazMat residue?
A question back on April o2, 2018: I know ibc totes can be stacked but not recommend when full ( flammable), so can they be double stack when empty and still be labeled ( flammable)? I’ve read that totes have…
FAQ: May the address of the consignee or consignor marked on a package be a PO Box?
The Hazardous Materials Regulations of the USDOT/PHMSA require the person who offers a hazardous material for transport (i.e., the shipper) to mark the package with the name and address of either the consignor or consignee except in certain specified circumstances.…
Q&A: What hazard communication is required when transporting lithium batteries by highway?
Question (March 07, 2018): Good day sir! I am hauling 43,000 lbs of lithium ions UN3480 from NC to CA as truck driver. Are placards and proper shipping papers with emergency numbers required? Thank you in advance. Lily M. My…
The Analytical Sample Exemption
The regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) mandate a generator of waste manage it from “cradle-to-grave” meaning: from the first moment of its generation to its final disposal. However, there are times when something might be regarded…
Recycling Executive Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Scheming to Landfill and Re-Sell Potentially Hazardous Waste
The Bullet: Recycling executive Brian Brundage was sentenced on April 12, 2019 to three years in federal prison for illegally landfilling potentially hazardous electronic waste as part of a scheme to re-sell the materials and avoid paying income taxes. Who:…
Q&A: When transporting IBCs, must the identification number be displayed on the vehicle?
Question (March 03, 2018): Sir, my company routinely ships HazMat totes 275-over 300 gallons that have UN numbered placards on two sides on freight trailers that are placarded that don’t have the UN number, like the kind used for packaged…
Defendants Sentenced For Scheme Involving Improper Disposal Of Toxic Chemicals
The Bullet: A Minnesota company providing recycling and waste disposal services pleaded guilty to fraudulently disposing of PCB-containing fluorescent light ballast. Both the company and two co-defendants were sentenced to imprisonment, fines, and probation. Who: Luminaire Environmental and Technologies, Inc.…
The Transportation of Hazardous Materials as Reverse Logistics
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the USDOT/PHMSA applies to the transportation in commerce of all hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. As a rule these regulations apply equally to all HazMat. However, sometimes USDOT/PHMSA provides for…
Q&A: Are VSQGs required to register under the Generator Improvements Rule?
A question from a former customer on February 14, 2018: Hello Daniel, I attended one of your training sessions several years ago and enjoy your newsletters. My question is regarding VSQG changes. I’m pretty sure all of our sites probably…