Question (01.15.18): I called about 2 pages in my catalog (attached page 30 and 45) covering ISO tanks and IBC containers. The customer has always specified their font height. For example on a 24”x4” tank sign they usually specify a…
Q&A: Is the transport of oil (new and used) subject to USDOT regulations as a HazMat?
A question from a concerned truck driver (01.10.18): I drive lube truck and carry 600 gal go new oil and 400 gal used oil in <<state>> and surrounding states my company told me to remove placards saying not needed. I…
Q&A: How do I classify solvent wipes for transportation?
A question (01.04.18): I’m looking for ability to confirm the DOT rating for particular product we have currently started to make. Is this something you’re able to help provide assistance/training? I’m here to help, so my reply (01.05.18): Yes. I…
Counting Hazardous Waste for the Generator Category Determination
After completing the hazardous waste determination as required by USEPA regulations at 40 CFR 262.11, the most fundamental responsibility of the generator of a waste is to count the hazardous waste it generates each month and determine its hazardous waste…
Comparison of Changes to Hazardous Waste Counting and Determination of Hazardous Waste Generator Category Regulations Made by the Generator Improvements Rule
In another article I review in detail the Federal USEPA regulations of 40 CFR 262.13 and its mandate to a generator to count the hazardous waste it generates and to determine its hazardous waste generator category. as those regulations were…
Q&A: How do I report multiple waste codes in a lab pack on the biennial hazardous waste report?
A question (January 10, 2018): Hi Daniel, I have a specific question on the level of detail required for the haz waste report I file for our company on a biannual basis. We had a lab pack in 2017 so…
Q&A: Transporting human waste. Is it a HazMat?
An interesting question from California (that matters) on January 3, 2018: Daniel; I was searching Google when a link to your site came up. We are having to transport sludge and scum from an old wastewater plant across town to…
Q&A: Are placards and shipping papers required when transporting lithium ion batteries?
A question March 7, 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. I was…
Q&A: Do I need shipping papers to transport off-road diesel fuel?
A question on December 16, 2017: I work for a construction company operating a fuel/lube truck with an 850 gallon tank of off road diesel fuel that I load out of our yard from a 2000 tank we have filled…
March 6, 2019: USDOT Changes Regulations for Transport of Lithium Batteries
USDOT/PHMSA issued an interim final rule (IFR) on March 6, 2019; its purpose: to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for lithium cells and batteries transported by aircraft. In this revision the USDOT/PHMSA harmonizes its HMR with the international regulations. …