A question from a reader of my Newsletter on July 22, 2015: Is there a certain height maximum that wet batteries UN2794 can be loaded for highway transportation? I believe there is and I am looking for the specific information.…
40 CFR 261.4(a)(27) The New Remanufacturing Exclusion for Spent Solvents
The New Notification Requirement if Recycling Hazardous Secondary Materials Under the EPA Regulations of the 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule
The 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule, which became effective at the Federal level on July 13, 2015, both added new and revised existing exclusions from regulation as a solid waste for hazardous secondary materials that are recycled by…
Requirements of the Remanufacturing Plan of 40 CFR 261.4(a)(27)
The new Remanufacturing Exclusion for certain spent solvents generated by – and destined for future use in – specified industry sectors requires the generator of the spent solvents and the remanufacturer to jointly develop and maintain a remanufacturing plan. The…
Packing Instructions for Paint, Paint-Related Material, Adhesives, Ink, and Resins
49 CFR 173.173 contains the packing instructions for paint, paint-related material, adhesives, ink, and resins. If you intend to offer for transportation, i.e. ship, or transport in commerce any of the above – either as a product or a waste…
NY DEC Announces Second Arrest in Schenectady Illegal Dumping Case
The Bullet: Police made a second arrest in the illegal dumping of approximately 125 gallons of waste oil in the city of Schenectady, NY following the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. Who: New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).…
North Slope Borough Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations
The Bullet: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Slope Borough, Alaska have reached a settlement that resolves alleged violations of hazardous waste requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. North Slope Borough Settles With EPA for Hazardous…
Summary of Proposed Rule from USEPA: The Hazardous Waste Generators Improvement Rule
Announcements from regulatory agencies of the US Government in the Federal Register can have a significant impact on your business. Therefore it’s important for you to continuously monitor Federal Register publications for announcements applicable to your operations. I can help…
A Brief Summary of USDOT’s Hazardous Material Regulations
On October 2, 2015 I had the opportunity to speak for 50 minutes or so at the MRA Safety Conference in Moline, IL. I was tasked with summarizing the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the USDOT and the applicable regulations to…