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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.

6/9/2023

Help, My Hazmat Has 2 Hazards!

How to use the 49 CFR precedence of hazard instructions, precedence of hazard table, and more in 49 CFR 173.2a to determine which of two hazard classes or divisions is the primary hazard, and which is subsidiary.

9/24/2020

Emergency HMR Waivers Issued for Wildfire and Hurricane Disaster Areas

Emergency orders waive compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for persons working under US EPA and US Coast Guard

6/12/2020

How's My Regulating? PHMSA Seeks More Stakeholder Input

PHMSA's plan is to collect information using customer surveys, comment cards, and other methods. The feedback will help PHMSA organize and focus their efforts, communicate more effectively with stakeholders, and evaluate changes to “improve delivery of products or services.”

1/21/2020

Latest PHMSA Hazmat Special Permit Actions

On January 16, the DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) posted notice of its latest actions of hazardous materials special permits granted, denied, or withdrawn.

3/26/2018

Hazmat Security: A Critical Tool in the War on Terror

History has shown that individuals and groups with nefarious motives will stop at nothing to hurt people to advance their cause. Because these groups may target hazmat shipments for theft or intentional release, shippers and carriers must take steps to protect these shipments in transit.

10/6/2017

PHMSA Waives HMR Requirements for Hurricane Maria Disaster Areas

The US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) last week issued emergency Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) compliance waivers for persons performing recovery or cleanup work in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands under the direction of US EPA Region 2 or the US Coast Guard.

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