Question: Daniel: I just had a question asked to me about reportable quantities. They asked what the reportable quantity for diesel fuel was as well as gasoline. So I went to the Hazardous Materials Compliance Pocketbook to Table 1 but…
Q&A: Can I ship r12 refrigerant by air as a Consumer Commodity? Can I use the U.S. Postal Service?
SUBJECT LINE: Consumer Commodity how did this change in 2021 DATE: Feb 7, 2021, 2:39 PM Question: Authorization for use of ORM-D Classification (Consumer Commodity) I ship small quantity packages of r12 refrigerant by air starting in about a month…
Q&A: Is my plastic packaging OK for HazMat transport after five years?
A question 02.23.21: Good morning, I am the supervisor of the transportation of my organization. We are a small operation and have 2 plastic 5 gallon pails (1H2), that we utilize only for ground transport on our own vehicle (own…
FAQ: What – or who – is a person (according to USEPA)?
The Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and those of your state, if it has an authorized hazardous waste program, frequently use the word “person”. e.g., “a generator is any person…”, or “Persons who own or operate…
FAQ: What – or who – is a person (according to the USDOT/PHMSA)?
In its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) frequently uses the word “person”. e.g., “person who offers or offeror” or “each person who imports…” But don’t think how…
Importing Hazardous Materials Into the U.S.
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) apply to all transport of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. The import of HazMat into the…
Q&A: Is secondary containment required for used oil?
A question 09.28.20: Hi Daniel, I have inquired with you in the past and I am hoping you would be willing to help me again. I have 55 gallon oil drums (used oil) in a few locations around my facility.…
Q&A: What USDOT regulations apply to large containers of alcohol wipes?
A question November 17, 2020: Hi Daniel, I came across your site via this page: The Classification of Alcohol Wipes Very interesting, and complex stuff, I really thought your analysis was great and very informative. Can I ask you, how…
FAQ: Can the signor of the uniform hazardous waste manifest be held personally liable?
Yes. I’ll just let that sink in… Usually it will be the company represented by the signor, i.e., the generator or offeror of the hazardous waste that is subject to enforcement actions. However, in situations of egregious or criminal violations,…
Q&A: When does my hazardous waste generator category change?
Question December 03, 2020: Hi Daniel, Hope you are doing well and enjoying the season so far 😊 I was hoping you could help me with another regulatory question regarding counting waste – or point me in the right direction.…