A question from the regulated community (01.26.17): Hello, Do the new labeling requirements impact lab packs? Are they considered ‘non-bulk’ and thus must conform to the new UN size? Thanks, My reply, buying time: That’s a good question! Let me…
Q&A: Must placards be affixed to a vehicle if visible on the packaging in transport?
Question from the HazMat transportation community (01.13.17): Is it stated anywhere that the placards have to be mounted to the vehicle? If I’m carrying job site bulk tanks on a high flat can the tanks be visibly placard on 2…
Use of the New Lithium Battery Mark
Contact me with any questions you may have about the transportation of hazardous materials by air, highway, vessel, or rail International and Domestic Daniels Training Services, Inc. 815.821.1550 Info@DanielsTraining.com https://www.danielstraining.com/
Ohio no Longer Participating in the HazMat Alliance
From the website for the Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures: As of September 2017, Ohio is no longer participating in the Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures. Carriers previously based in Ohio that still operate in participating Alliance states must choose…
Status of Generator Improvements Rule in Michigan
The below is taken verbatim from the Michigan DEQ website. Contact: Ronda Blayer 517-284-6555 Agency: Environmental Quality On November 28, 2016, the final Generator Improvements Rule was published in 81 Federal Register 85732. These regulatory revisions were promulgated under the…
Summary of Significant Changes and Amendments to the 59th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publishes a new edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations for each calendar year. In effect for the remainder of calendar year 2017 is the 58th edition. Beginning January 1, 2018 all transport of dangerous…
Use of the New Class 9-Lithium Batteries Label
Contact me with any questions you may have about the transportation of hazardous materials by air, highway, vessel, or rail International and Domestic Daniels Training Services, Inc. 815.821.1550 Info@DanielsTraining.com https://www.danielstraining.com/
Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in Ohio
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…
Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
Most generators of hazardous waste are required to use the uniform hazardous waste manifest (Manifest) for the off-site transport of their hazardous waste. In practice, though, all generators will use the manifest when offering their hazardous waste for off-site transportation…
What are the Size Requirements for the Package Marks of a Salvage Packaging?
Pursuant to 49 CFR 173.3(c)(3), each salvage drum must be marked with the following: Proper shipping name of the hazardous material inside the packaging. Name and address of the shipper (consignee). The word “SALVAGE”. Each salvage drum must also display…