A question from a recurring customer on 09.04.20: We received the below note from our packaging supplier in regard to testing. We supply a hazardous material for transportation and ship using these boxes. Has there been any changes that you…
Q&A: May I transport an empty cargo tank when I don’t have the HazMat endorsement on my CDL?
A question, September 16, 2020: Subject: placards Message Body: Sir: If i pick up a propane truck (26,000 lb) with a new tank on it from the factory and it has the sticky placards on it can i cover…
Last Day to Submit Paper Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests is June 30, 2021
On and after July 1, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will no longer accept paper uniform hazardous waste manifests by mail. All hazardous waste manifests must be submitted to the EPA electronically using the e-Manifest system. Paper…
Q&A: What labels & marks are required for a lithium metal button cell battery contained in equipment?
A question from someone unknown to me on September 23, 2020: Hi Daniel, I just stumbled across your website and specifically this article: https://danielstraining.com/march-6-2019-usdot-changes-regulations-for-transport-of-lithium-batteries/ I am trying to mail a water filter like the one in the image I attached.…
IATA Classification of Substances with Multiple Hazards
The Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the guide recognized by the world’s airlines to ensure compliance with the Technical Instructions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The transportation of dangerous goods (aka: hazardous…
Closed Containers in the Satellite Accumulation Area
Prior to the Generator Improvements Rule the regulations for generators accumulating hazardous waste in a satellite accumulation area (SAA) required containers accumulating hazardous waste to be kept closed except when necessary to add or remove waste. Under the new rule,…
Special Requirements for Incompatible Wastes and Materials in Satellite Accumulation Area
When first developing the satellite accumulation area (SAA) regulations in 1984 (hello Knight Rider!) the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (USEPA) inadvertently failed to account for the small quantity generators (SQG) and large quantity generators (LQG) of hazardous waste that might…
Q&A: Does a bulk packaging require the display of the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle?
A question from a shipper or carrier of HazMat (07.31.20): I am hauling NA 1993 combustible liquid pg3 (2-methyoxymethylethoxy propanol) in a tote of 350 gallons. Its total weight is 2329lbs. This is the only hazmat on the truck. *bulk…
Q&A: Will “Proprietary Ingredient 1” suffice as a technical name in the shipping description?
A question from a former customer June 18, 2020: It’s been awhile, but I asked you a few questions in the past when I was working at <<Company>>. New job, new adventures. I know I have come across this before,…
Marking and Labeling of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Units Under the Generator Improvements Rule
The Generator Improvements Rule (effective 05.30.17 in the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and states without an authorized hazardous waste program) will make many changes to the regulations applicable to a generator of hazardous waste. Read here for…