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Compliance Archives - October 2016

Federal Judge Halts California's Hazmat Rail Fee

10/31/2016

Federal Judge Halts California's Hazmat Rail Fee

On October 29, Union Pacific released a customer announcement stating that a Federal judge has issued an injunction to temporarily halt the implementation of California’s hazmat rail fee. Passed in August, the fee of $45 per rail car would apply to rail shipments of 25 specific hazardous materials commodities, including petroleum crude oil (UN 1267 and 1270), gasoline (UN 1203, 1993, and 3295), and liquefied petroleum gas or LPG (UN 1075 and 3161). 
New EPA Hazardous Waste Import/Export Regulations Finalized

10/28/2016

New EPA Hazardous Waste Import/Export Regulations Finalized

On October 28, 2016, US EPA announced it will soon publish a Final Rule to revise the US hazardous waste import and export requirements.
EPA Enforcement Round-Up Week of 10/21

10/25/2016

EPA Enforcement Round-Up Week of 10/21

Every day, facilities all across America receive Notices of Violation from US EPA for alleged noncompliance with a wide variety of programs like the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, chemical management and reporting regulations, hazardous waste management and disposal standards, and much more...
Best Management Practices for Documenting Waste Identification

10/25/2016

Best Management Practices for Documenting Waste Identification

To properly manage the waste your site generates, you must first determine if that waste is considered hazardous under EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In order to determine whether a solid waste is hazardous under RCRA, you may need to go above and beyond your knowledge of the material by running tests or analyzing data. [40 CFR 262.11]...
OSHA (Again) Delays Enforcement of New Employer Retaliation Provisions

10/21/2016

OSHA (Again) Delays Enforcement of New Employer Retaliation Provisions

OSHA last week announced that, until December 1, 2016, it will not enforce new anti-retaliation provisions included in a workplace injury and illness reporting rule finalized earlier this year.
FAA Issues Hazmat Emergency Restriction on Samsung Galaxy Note 7

10/19/2016

FAA Issues Hazmat Emergency Restriction on Samsung Galaxy Note 7

In the Federal Register today, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Hazardous Materials Emergency Restriction/Prohibition Order for air carriers and Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone owners.
2017 IATA DGR Presale Extended to 11/4!

10/18/2016

2017 IATA DGR Presale Extended to 11/4!

Now, save $10 and get free shipping anywhere in the US when you order the 2017 IATA DGR or 2016 IMDG Code at Lion.com before November 4, 2016.
IATA Clarifies DGR Training Rules for Lithium Battery Shippers

10/17/2016

IATA Clarifies DGR Training Rules for Lithium Battery Shippers

The 2017 edition of the International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) includes major changes for lithium battery shippers. Among them is a clarification of what constitutes "adequate instruction" for employees involved in shipping Section II lithium batteries. 
EPA Enforcement Round Up - Week of 10/14

10/17/2016

EPA Enforcement Round Up - Week of 10/14

Every day, facilities all across America receive Notices of Violation from US EPA for alleged noncompliance with a wide variety of programs like the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, chemical management and reporting regulations, hazardous waste management and disposal standards, and much more.
Railroads Challenge California Hazmat Rail Fee

10/13/2016

Railroads Challenge California Hazmat Rail Fee

In August, the state of California passed a law to require railroads to collect a $45 fee to transport rail cars carrying certain hazardous materials. Railroads are now challenging the implementation of the hazmat fee, expressing concerns about how it will be enforced and how it will affect small quantity shipments. 

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