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9/25/2017
FAA Hazmat Interpretation: Lithium Batteries by Air
Last month, FAA posted a hazmat interpretation letter regarding lithium batteries packed in equipment—a point of confusion for many shippers given the evolving nature of lithium battery transport regulations in the US and internationally.
9/11/2017
Is Your Site Natural Disaster Ready?
When natural disasters strike, EHS professionals have a responsibility to keep employees safe and protect their facilities. Already this summer, we’ve seen Hurricane Harvey disrupt the petrochemical industry in Texas and Hurricane Irma devastate the Caribbean and South Florida.
9/5/2017
RCRA and DOT Hazmat Training in North Jersey
2 Days, 2 Certificates, Only 2 weeks left—Join us at the North Jersey Training Center for 2 days of expert training to meet both US DOT hazmat and RCRA hazardous waste training mandates. Reserve your seat now to maintain your DOT hazmat and RCRA certifications, earn CEUs, and get unmatched resources and 365 days of Membership for ongoing compliance support.
8/21/2017
What’s New In the 2018 IATA DGR?
Lion’s 2018 IATA DGR presale is happening now! Now, save $10 and get free shipping to any US address when you order your copy of the regulations before October 15, 2017. Be confident your hazmat air shipments are in full compliance and ready for acceptance by air carriers in 2018!
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8/1/2017
Starts This Week: Hazmat Shipper Training in Atlanta, Nashville, Mobile, Jacksonville, Memphis, & Louisville
To help shippers protect personnel and maintain full compliance with the new DOT, IATA, and IMDG shipping regulations for 2017, Lion will present nationally trusted DG shipper training in Atlanta, Nashville, Mobile, Jacksonville, Memphis, and Louisville.
7/21/2017
Shippers Beware: Scammers Using IATA Name to Extort Payment
A word of caution to hazmat air shippers, air carriers, and travel agents: Lion Technology has been made aware that scammers posing as representatives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are attempting to use the IATA name and letterhead to extort payments from businesses and individuals..jpg.aspx?lang=en-US&width=144&height=95&ext=.jpg)
7/18/2017
How and Why Does PHMSA Create New Hazmat Rules?
Each Federal agency’s process for creating new regulations is slightly different. This week, we turn the spotlight on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a sub-unit of the Department of Transportation (DOT). PHMSA’s hazmat rules are found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Parts 171–181, et. al.
7/7/2017
PHMSA Pre-empts FDNY Hazmat Permit Fee
In the Federal Register yesterday, the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced that the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in some cases pre-empt hazmat inspection and permit rules created by the New York City Fire Department.
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