The actual question was: Does the “JJK” designation by law have to follow the manifest number on a hazardous waste drum label? The questioner made some assumptions here that I must correct before I can properly answer the question. U.S.…
Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in California
In an earlier article I summarized the responsibilities of a hazardous waste generator for the completion and distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Manifest). Read: Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. That article dealt only with…
Marking of a Hazardous Waste Container for Off-Site Transportation
In an earlier article I explained all of the new marking and labeling requirements for all stages of hazardous waste management (central accumulation area, satellite accumulation area, preparation for off-site transportation, 10-day transfer site, and treatment, storage, and disposal facility…
FAQ: Is DOT certification required for a person to provide information in section 14 of the Safety Data Sheet?
Since the advent of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – formerly known as the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – there has been some confusion regarding the use of and authorization of section 14 of the SDS, entitled: Transportation Information. …
The Sixteen (16) Sections of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The Global Harmonization System (GHS) is a product of the United Nations that embodies an international approach to hazard communication using an agreed upon criteria for classifying hazardous chemicals and a standardized method to communicate the hazards through use of container labels and Safety Data Sheets…
When the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required
Most shipments of a dangerous good by air will be subject to the dangerous goods regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). One of the shipper responsibilities of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is the completion of the Shipper’s…
FAQ: What is a hybrid manifest?
The “hybrid” or mixed paper / electronic manifest is a specific manifest approach that EPA adopted to assist generators who are not able to fully participate in electronic manifesting at the time of system launch (June 30, 2018). The hybrid…
FAQ: What is acute aquatic toxicity in California?
Acute aquatic toxicity is one of eight subsections of the characteristic of toxicity identified by the California Department of Toxic Substances and Control (DTSC). If a discarded material displays the characteristic of acute aquatic toxicity – and no other Federal…
FAQ: Are soaps and detergents a non-RCRA Hazardous Waste in California?
The answer is yes. If they fail the aquatic toxicity test. Contact me with any questions you may have about the generation, identification, management, and disposal of hazardous waste Daniels Training Services, Inc. 815.821.1550 Info@DanielsTraining.com https://www.danielstraining.com/ Below is the text…
On-Site Accumulation and Off-Site Transportation of Spent or Used Lithium Batteries
Lithium cells and batteries pose a variety of risks due to their potential for an uncontrolled chain reaction resulting in heat and fire. When discarded they display the characteristic of Reactivity as defined by USEPA (and states) and are therefore…