The transportation in commerce of a package containing a lithium battery is subject to both domestic and international transportation regulations. Depending on the classification of the lithium battery package several types of hazard communication methods (labels and/or package marks) may…
Shipping Restrictions of the United States Postal Service
Prohibited domestic items: Can’t be mailed within U.S. Air bags Ammunition Explosives Gasoline Prohibited international items: Can’t be mailed from U.S. to any location outside the U.S. Aerosols Air bags Alcoholic beverages Ammunition Cigarettes Dry ice Explosives Fresh fruits and…
Subpart B of Part 173, Title 49 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations
The shipper of a hazardous materials has many responsibilities under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of PHMSA/USDOT. One of them is to comply with the applicable requirements of 49 CFR 173, subpart B – Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation. …
FAQ: What is the Hazardous Materials Alliance?
The Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures (aka: HazMat Alliance) is a group of four states — Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma and West Virginia — that register and permit carriers and shippers of hazardous materials in a uniform manner, utilizing the same…
FAQ: What is a tank car or rail tank car?
The term “tank car” is used frequently in the USDOT/PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) though not clearly defined there. The term “rail tank car” is not found in the HMR at all though it is often used by the rail…
Identification Number Recommendations for Ethanol from the Renewable Fuels Association
A challenge for those involved in the transportation of bulk quantities of ethanol and ethanol products is the display of the correct identification number as a package mark on the bulk packaging. The challenge is primarily due to the number…
Q&A: How can I use the Materials of Trade exception to transport HazMat?
From the regulated community (02.02.17): Hi Daniel, I just read your great article on the MOT Exemption. It was the best I found online! I do have two questions, though. If I was to transport unopened cans of paint (1…
Retail Store Chain to pay $375,000 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
The Bullet: A major retailer reached a settlement with USEPA regarding violations of the Federal hazardous waste regulations. In addition to correcting the violations the retailer must pay a civil penalty of $375,000. Read the EPA news release: EPA Announces…
Q&A: Are these HazMat Employees?
A question from an employee of a utility district (01.20.17): A municipal utility district uses chlorine cylinders to treat drinking water. The cylinders are leased and returned to the vendor for refill with a small amount of residual chlorine under…
Q&A: How may I transport small amounts of HazMat by a public roadway?
A question from a recent customer (02.06.17): Hello, Daniel we have an location a mile down the road that needs some raw material and are hazmat. Need to see if you can give some direction on the rules of small…