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RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.16(b)(8)(ii) Required Equipment for Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures at Small Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

October 16, 2020
The Requirements of 40 CFR 262.16(b)(8)(ii) Required Equipment for Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures at Small Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste

Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) mandate a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (SQG) take certain precautions to prepare for and prevent hazardous waste emergencies and to follow emergency procedures if one were to occur. These…

Exception from Full Regulation, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Can this HazMat be transported under the Small Quantity Exception?

October 13, 2020

A question from a customer and reader of my blogs (06.22.20): Deal Mr. Daniel, How are you? There was long time no contact, I believe you are doing well. Recently i am reading your article: “Determining Authorized Packaging for the…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: What is an intermediate bulk container (IBC)?

October 13, 2020
FAQ: What is an intermediate bulk container (IBC)?

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) regulates the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials to, from, or through the U.S. In its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) it defines and authorizes the use…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Is my product a marine pollutant? A limited quantity? A hazardous material?

October 10, 2020

A question June 16, 2020: Good afternoon Daniel. I hope you are doing well. I have a question for you that I hope you can help me to clear up. We have this product available in 11 oz tubes (caulking),…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: What hazard communication is required on a combination packaging of isopropyl alcohol?

October 10, 2020

A question, June 08, 2020: Good morning Daniel, We are planning to package and ship 1 gallon contains of Isopropyl alcohol 70% in boxes of 4 gallons per box. We plan to mark the box with a label that describes…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: What hazard communication is required on an IBC filled with aerosol cans transported for recycling?

October 10, 2020

June 11, 2020: Daniel I have read your Bulk Packaging for hazmat.  I have a questions regarding the aerosol cans packed in an 11G fiber cubic yd boxes (aka: an intermediate bulk container or IBC). You have confirmed placards and…

International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Calculating the “Q” Value for Different Dangerous Goods in a Single Outer Packaging (All Packed in One)

October 10, 2020

The Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at 5.0.2.11 allow for the transportation of different dangerous goods in a single outer packaging (aka: all packed in one). A particular challenge when packing different dangerous goods…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Can the transport vehicle be the packaging for a hazardous material?

September 19, 2020

A question on August 06, 2020: Hi Daniel, I am long time reader of your publications. Thank you. I have found them most useful on many occasions. Your recent post concerning specification packaging for NA3077 in IBCs left a question…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Transportation of COVID-19 Diagnostic Samples

August 31, 2020
Transportation of COVID-19 Diagnostic Samples

Because of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, there is a growing need for transportation of COVID-19 diagnostic samples (e.g., nasal swabs, vials of sputum, and other related items) from the points of sample collection to the…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: What is a Private Carrier?

August 31, 2020
FAQ: What is a Private Carrier?

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) at 49 CFR 173.29(c)(s) refer to a private carrier. It’s definition is critical to the understanding of this regulation as…