Before we begin… The content of this Q&A is based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). PCBs – or Polychlorinated biphenyls – are a highly…
FAQ: Can the signor of the uniform hazardous waste manifest be held personally liable?
Yes. I’ll just let that sink in… Usually it will be the company represented by the signor, i.e., the generator or offeror of the hazardous waste that is subject to enforcement actions. However, in situations of egregious or criminal violations,…
Signing the Hazardous Waste Manifest During COVID-19 Pandemic – UPDATED AND REVISED 08.20.20
Handlers of hazardous waste have expressed to USEPA their concern with the customer interaction required to obtain the generator’s signature on the uniform hazardous waste manifest and requested that transporters be allowed to sign the name of the generator on…
Signing the Hazardous Waste Manifest During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sooner or later most generators of hazardous waste must prepare that waste, and offer it, for transportation to an off-site treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) for final disposal. The off-site transportation of the hazardous waste must be done in…
Q&A: Is the entire name of the receiving facility required on the uniform hazardous waste manifest?
A question from my website (October 10, 2017): Do i need to print the entire name of a waste receiving facility as permitted, or can I abbreviate it? My reply that same day: Thank you for contacting me. I will…
Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in California
In an earlier article I summarized the responsibilities of a hazardous waste generator for the completion and distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Manifest). Read: Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. That article dealt only with…
Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in New Jersey
In an earlier article I summarized the responsibilities of a hazardous waste generator for the completion and distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Manifest). Read: Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. That article dealt only with…
Q&A: Must entries on the uniform hazardous waste manifest be made from “most hazardous” to “less hazardous”?
A question from a previous customer (I encourage my past customers to contact me anytime with questions that I gladly answer at no charge): Hi Dan, I hope all is well! I have a quick question regarding manifest line item…
Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in Ohio
In an earlier article I summarized the responsibilities of a hazardous waste generator for the completion and distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Manifest). Read: Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. That article dealt only with…
Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
Most generators of hazardous waste are required to use the uniform hazardous waste manifest (Manifest) for the off-site transport of their hazardous waste. In practice, though, all generators will use the manifest when offering their hazardous waste for off-site transportation…