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 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: 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…
Quick Take: USDOT/PHMSA Releases DOT Chart 17 July 08, 2021. Replaces DOT Chart 16.
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…
Quick Take: USDOT/PHMSA Revision to Class 9 Miscellaneous Label
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…
Q&A: Can I combine two or more HazMat in the same packaging?
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…
Q&A: Who is responsible for removing the placards from a freight container once transport of HazMat is complete?
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…