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DOT Continues Hazmat Safety Inspections, Enforcement During Government Shutdown

10/1/2025

DOT Continues Hazmat Safety Inspections, Enforcement During Government Shutdown

Despite a lack of appropriations, PHMSA will continue to perform crucial hazmat and transportation safety functions, including investigating accidents, facility inspections, and (in emergencies only) provide hazmat approvals and permits. 
Undeclared Lithium Batteries Spark $170,000 Fine

9/30/2025

Undeclared Lithium Batteries Spark $170,000 Fine

US FAA proposed a $170,000 civil penalty this month to a shipper for allegedly offering lithium-ion batteries for transportation by air without proper packaging, markings, labels, or shipping papers. 
I Received Noncompliant Hazmat. What Now?

9/22/2025

I Received Noncompliant Hazmat. What Now?

Many hazmat shippers are likely receive a shipment that does not meet US DOT’s standards for hazmat packages at some point in their career. Be prepared to deal with a noncompliant hazmat package before you receive one.
EPA: 5-Copy Hazardous Waste Manifest Form OK to Use Until Further Notice

9/12/2025

EPA: 5-Copy Hazardous Waste Manifest Form OK to Use Until Further Notice

In updated guidance posted on September 10, 2025, EPA states that the agency will continue to accept the 5-copy hazardous waste manifest form “until further notice.” 
What's New in the 2026 IATA DGR?

8/28/2025

What's New in the 2026 IATA DGR?

IATA published a list of significant changes and amendments to the 2026 Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The revised DGR takes effect on January 1, 2026.
2026 IATA DGR Update on "Trivial" Rejections of Hazmat

8/27/2025

2026 IATA DGR Update on "Trivial" Rejections of Hazmat

The 67th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations takes effect on January 1, 2026 and addresses what IATA says are "trivial reasons...currently being given" for the rejection of hazmat/DG cargo by air carriers. 
2026 IATA DGR Available for Pre-order Now

8/22/2025

2026 IATA DGR Available for Pre-order Now

Pre-order your 2026 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), the revised manual for hazmat air shippers that takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Can Hazmat Change Classes During Transportation?

7/31/2025

Can Hazmat Change Classes During Transportation?

Materials can change states. At different temperatures, water becomes gas, and sand becomes glass. How must shippers handle shapeshifting hazardous materials?
Are All Compressed Gases Hazardous Materials?

7/10/2025

Are All Compressed Gases Hazardous Materials?

Flammable and toxic gases are the two more obvious types of hazardous gas. The third is reserved for gases "compressed under pressure." Are all compressed gases treated equally by the hazmat regulations?
Rail Fire Burns 1,218 Fireworks Packages

6/27/2025

Rail Fire Burns 1,218 Fireworks Packages

A hazmat incident report involving fireworks catching fire compels us to revisit federal hazmat incident reporting requirements and the importance of hazmat shipper training.

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