Both the large quantity generator (LQG) and small quantity generator (SQG) of hazardous waste are required by Federal regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to display hazard communication in the form of marks and labels on the…
Satellite Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Under the Generator of Improvements Rule
The option to manage hazardous waste in a satellite accumulation area (SAA) in addition to or instead of a central accumulation area (CAA) is available to both the large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) and small quantity generator of…
Q&A: What are the restrictions for transporting ethanol (>70%) from Europe to West Africa?
I get questions from all over the world. Like this one on October 19, 2020: Hi Daniel, I am trying to make sense of all the regulations regarding shipping dangerous goods for my PhD study and ended up on your…
FAQ: What is the satellite accumulation area (SAA)?
The Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and those of all states limit the amount of time a hazardous waste generator may accumulate hazardous waste on-site without requiring a permit for the facility to operate as a…
Q&A: Can I use a UN Standard IBC for my non-HazMat?
An email I received 10.21.20: Hello, Our company would like to know if the IBCs that are intended to be filled with non hazardous material need to be retested every 2.5 years. Does the DOT require this regardless of Hazardous…
Q&A: Do I have to placard bulk tanks when they’re empty?
The question, November 05, 2020: Good afternoon, I have a question about carrying bulk tanks. I recently got stop and was told that I was in violation because I didn’t have my placards showing with flammable material. I told the…
The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.16(b)(9)(iv) Respond to Emergencies at Small Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) require a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) to maintain equipment and processes to prevent a hazardous waste emergency and to respond to it if one occurs. The regulations are…
The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.16(b)(9)(iii) Ensure Familiarity with Emergency Procedures for Small Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste
Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) require a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) to maintain equipment and processes to prevent a hazardous waste emergency and to respond to it if one occurs. The regulations are…
Q&A: Why does the E3 code indicate a dangerous good is not eligible for the De Minimus exception?
Just two days before Christmas 2020 and I’m still getting questions like this: Greetings Mr. Stoehr, I hope this email finds you well and celebrating the holidays. I read the following requirement for shipping de minimis: “If the code isE1,…