USDOT/PHMSA (the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation) released the DOT Chart 17 – Hazardous Materials Markings, Labeling and Placarding Guide on July 08, 2021. It replaces the DOT Chart 16 issued in August…
The Bullet: Effective January 20, 2021 there are no longer two options for display of the Class 9 Miscellaneous label. As of o1.20.21, the only acceptable Class 9 label design is that without the horizontal line running across the label…
Question – September 27, 2020 Subject: Mixed hazmat in same packaging What are the rules for shipping compatible hazardous materials having different hazard classes packed within the same packaging? What are the quantity limits per package? I do not find…
It all began with a telephone call on November 18, 2020: We receive hazardous materials delivered to our facility in a freight container. The freight container displays the required placards. The carrier deposits the freight container at our facility and…
Per Section 8 – Documentation of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, a “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods” must be completed by the shipper of each consignment of dangerous goods, except for the following: UN3164, Articles, pressurized,…
A question asked on December 09, 2020: Hello, I found your article The Classification of Alcohol Wipes, and was hoping you could clarify for me: We currently have these classified as a class 4.1 packing class II. We have been…
Answer: Yes. The Generator Improvements Rule made a technical change to the regulations for personnel training at a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG). This change to 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(i)(A) was made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)…
The employees (aka: personnel) of a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) must successfully complete initial training with an annual review. Regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) mandate such training be provided in order for the LQG…
A question received October 16, 2020: Hello, my name is <<Name>> at <<Company>> in <<City, State>> a freight forwarder. I found an article regarding CANUTEC you wrote, and I am writing this email because I need your help. We have…
