Here’s a question from September 18, 2017. This guy had done his research (you can tell by his questions) but still required some guidance through the USDOT/PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations: Good afternoon, I’ve been doing some digging and I think…
The Characteristic of Toxicity for Hazardous Waste in California
Before we begin you must understand that the California regulations for the management of hazardous waste are more stringent and more broad than those of the USEPA – and indeed, more stringent and more broad than any other state with…
Q&A: What transport regulations apply to lithium ion batteries in equipment?
A commonly-shipped HazMat that generates a lot of questions for me: lithium batteries: Hello, I saw that you had answered a few questions about transporting batteries in the past, and I had one for you that I hope you can…
8 Things About Generator Inspections of Hazardous Waste Containers
You may think you know everything there is to know about the USEPA regulations for the inspection of hazardous waste containers – and maybe you do – but you may just learn something from the regulatory requirements I’ve assembled below.…
Q&A: What placard do I need if I am hauling a gas and water mixture?
Just one of those questions I frequently get from out of the blue: What placard do I need if I am hauling a gas and water mixture? How many gallons of that can I haul in a trailer behind my…
Q&A: Is my tote a bulk packaging? Is it subject to regulation when shipped empty?
A question from a former coworker on August 29, 2017: Good morning Dan. We have a client that has soaps coming to the facility that are corrosive in totes. They have contracted a recycling service to come pick up the…
The Generator Improvements Rule and Weekly Inspections of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Units
A regulation proposed under the Generator Improvements Rule was to require hazardous waste generators – both large quantity generator (LQG) and small quantity generator (SQG) – to document the results of weekly inspections conducted on hazardous waste accumulated in containers,…
Houston’s Wright Containers hit with Felony Charges for Alleged Dumping of Toxic Chemicals
The Bullet: A Houston chemical container company and two of its principals face felony environmental charges. It is alleged the company used a hidden storm drain to dump benzene and other highly toxic liquids into waterways near homes and schools…
Q&A: What are the California regulations for a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
The question came by way of a telephone conversation on August 28, 2017 (no transcript available). A gentleman was interested in the transport of asbestos waste – a hazardous material per USDOT/PHMSA regulations if friable – in California. He needed…
Q&A: Can I ship half-full drum of hazardous materials?
A question from a member of our armed services (thanks for your service!) on August 28, 2018: Can you ship half full 55 gallon drum? My reply 11 minutes later: Thank you for contacting me. There is nothing in the…