Here is a question I received almost a year ago on December 17, 2015 from a person who found me while searching the internet for an answer to his questions: Daniel, hope this finds you well. Could you give me…
Authorization for use of ORM-D Classification (Consumer Commodity) Extended to end of 2020!
Announced January 7, 2013 in the Federal Register and effective January 1, 2013, the PHMSA of the US Department of Transportation granted the request of the American Coatings Association (ACA) to extend the authorization for use of the ORM-D classification and the…
What is the Consumer Commodity Exception to the Hazardous Material Regulations?
A substance or material that the US DOT has determined is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property will be regulated as a Hazardous Material when offered for transportation or transported in commerce. Some Hazardous Materials…
What is an Other Regulated Material (ORM-D)?
49 CFR 171.8 reads, “ORM means other regulated material. See §173.144 of this subchapter.” That’s not much to go on but it’s a start. §173.144 defines an ORM-D as: Until December 31, 2013 and for the purposes of this subchapter, “ORM-D material”…
Former and Present Other Regulated Materials (ORM)
Currently, and only until December 31, 2013 when it will cease to exist (unless an extension requested by US DOT to December 31, 2015 is granted), there is only one category of Other Regulated Material. In the distant past (known…