Compliance Archives - July 2012
7/31/2012
New GHS Labels vs. DOT Labels
Q. I have a 55-gallon drum of a flammable chemical that I plan to ship to a customer. I know I am required to have a GHS label on the outside, as well as DOT markings and labels. I was told that the flame pictogram on the GHS label cannot be on the drum since there is already a Flammable Liquid label as required by the DOT. Is this true...7/26/2012
DOT to Adopt Old Special Permits into Hazardous Materials Regulations
In previous installments of LionBlog’s coverage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) highway bill, we discussed rising civil penalties and Congress’ take on the DOT’s Enhanced Enforcement Authority. Today, we will take a look at instructions Congress had for the DOT’s hazmat Special Permits program...7/24/2012
Frequency of Hazardous Waste Tanks Self-Inspections
Throughout Parts 264 and 265 of 40 CFR, the U.S. EPA requires persons who store hazardous waste, including large and small quantity generators, to periodically self-inspect waste containment units. These periodic self-inspections are your opportunity to ensure that you stay in compliance with RCRA and head off any...7/19/2012
Congress Weighs In on DOT’s Enhanced Enforcement Authority
In the MAP 21 highway bill passed earlier this month, Congress further defined the DOT’s Enhanced Enforcement Authority, including placing limits how and when that authority can be used. The Enhanced Enforcement Authority, or “Package-Open Rule,” was published as a final rule in the Federal Register on March 2, 2011, and authorizes...7/17/2012
What's so Great About Excepted Quantities?
7/12/2012
EPA Completes Greenhouse Gas Phase-in
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency completed Step 3 of its phase-in approach to permitting greenhouse gas emissions. The Agency is NOT lowering the ‘tailored’ threshold for determining the applicability of the Title V permit program. And will continue to regulate...7/12/2012
EPA Extends Deadline for Chemical Data Reports
7/9/2012
New Highway Bill Raises Civil Penalties for Hazmat Violations
On Friday, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21stCentury (MAP-21) highway bill. This bill made significant changes to the hazmat portions of the current highway law, including increasing civil penalties for hazmat violations...
7/3/2012
Updating Safety Data Sheets
7/2/2012
DOT Training Requirements for Signing a Waste Manifest
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