A large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) is subject to the RCRA regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for the cradle-to-grave management of its waste. If the LQG will cease the accumulation of hazardous waste at a…
A recent customer of my Onsite HazMat Employee training followed-up with a question (08.15.17): Hello Daniel, Thank you again for your training last week. It was very informative. We have a question regarding shipping between US and Canada, along with…
A question from within the regulated community, August 8, 2017. Sent from a contact form on my website: I have a rather easy question but I would like some clarification. Our company transports HM for a customer and I noticed…
If you’re confused about the use of the USEPA’s new e-Manifest System (launched on June 30, 2018), you’re not alone. Despite a valiant effort to inform the regulated community of the new system and to work out the kinks, many…
Yes. EPA recently decided to grant extra time for receiving facilities to submit paper manifests during the initial months after system launch (scheduled for June 30, 2018). Under EPA’s regulations, receiving facilities must submit paper manifests to EPA within 30…
The following information is derived from a document entitled: Summary of Illinois’ Solid Waste Legislation – dated April 18, 2013. Be sure to check for updates! Illinois does not have an omnibus law that deals with solid waste management issues;…
The Bullet: USEPA issued a civil penalty of $142,664 and other costs to a Shell Oil Company refinery in Martinez, CA. USEPA took action against the company after its inspections identified multiple violations of the hazardous waste regulations. As part…
A large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) is subject to the RCRA regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for the cradle-to-grave management of its waste. If the generator will cease the accumulation of hazardous waste at the…
Here’s a question I received from a distressed person with a problem back on August 2nd of 2017: Hey Daniel, Sorry for the unsolicited email but I’m not sure where to turn. I am cleaning out my dad’s house in…
USDOT/PHMSA regulations at 49 CFR 173.29(c) for transport of empty packagings refer to a “contract carrier” but the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) do not define this term. (Neither does it define “common carrier” or “private carrier”, other terms used in…
