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PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Quick Take: USDOT/PHMSA Releases DOT Chart 17 July 08, 2021. Replaces DOT Chart 16.

Daniel Stoehr
July 30, 2021
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…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Who is responsible for removing the placards from a freight container once transport of HazMat is complete?

Daniel Stoehr
July 17, 2021
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…

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

FAQ: What articles or substances do not require a “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods”?

Daniel Stoehr
July 15, 2021
FAQ: What articles or substances do not require a “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods”?

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,…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations, RCRA Training

FAQ: Is online training allowed for facility personnel of a large quantity generator of hazardous waste?

Daniel Stoehr
July 8, 2021

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)…

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations, RCRA Training

Personnel Training for Hazardous Waste Generator

Daniel Stoehr
July 8, 2021

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…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: How do I mail a product containing a lithium metal button cell battery?

Daniel Stoehr
July 6, 2021

A question received September 23, 2020: Hi Daniel, I just stumbled across your website and specifically this article: March 6, 2019: USDOT Changes Regulations for Transport of Lithium Batteries I am trying to mail a water filter like the one…