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Compliance Archives - March 2016

EPA Picks its E-Manifest Board of Experts

3/21/2016

EPA Picks its E-Manifest Board of Experts

Last week, US EPA announced the appointment of a Board of Experts that will help develop a national electronic tracking system for hazardous waste shipments, known as the electronic Manifest or e-Manifest system.
University's RCRA Violations Lead to $275,000 EPA Fine

3/17/2016

University's RCRA Violations Lead to $275,000 EPA Fine

According to an EPA press release issued March 14, 2016, one of Oregon’s institutions of higher learning will pay a $275,000 civil penalty for multiple violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Federal hazardous waste regulations.
A High Pressure Shipping Situation

3/15/2016

A High Pressure Shipping Situation

As hazmat professionals, when we think of the phrase “under pressure,” we typically think of cylinders filled with gases like helium, oxygen, or chlorine. But gasses aren’t the only kind of hazardous material shipped under pressure...
Failure to Report Release Costs Texas Oil Company $400,000

3/15/2016

Failure to Report Release Costs Texas Oil Company $400,000

For failing to notify the National Response Center (NRC) of a reportable discharge of a hazardous substance, a Houston-based oil and gas company will pay $400,000 to Federal and State environmental agencies and serve a two-year probation term.
IATA Updates Lithium Battery Air Shipper Guidance

3/11/2016

IATA Updates Lithium Battery Air Shipper Guidance

IATA has released an updated version of its Lithium Battery Guidance Document, revised on March 9 to reflect the latest changes for lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries shipped by air. 
Hazmat in Researcher’s Suitcase Costs College $56,000

3/11/2016

Hazmat in Researcher’s Suitcase Costs College $56,000

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a $56,000 civil penalty against a Wisconsin university for hazmat violations after the TSA found “highly flammable” research-grade alcohol and corrosive epoxy resin in a student researcher’s baggage at the airport.  
Hazmat Housekeeping: Should I Keep the Training Test?

3/10/2016

Hazmat Housekeeping: Should I Keep the Training Test?

The US DOT’s hazmat training standard for “hazmat employees” includes a specific provision that requires employers to certify that the hazmat employee has been “trained and tested, as required by this subpart." Hazmat employers often wonder: Is a copy of the test requried to prove to DOT that an employee has met the hazmat training standard at 49 CFR 172.704?
Jail Time, $1M Fine for RCRA Hazardous Waste Violations

3/9/2016

Jail Time, $1M Fine for RCRA Hazardous Waste Violations

In a joint press release issued on March 8, the United States Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a criminal sentence for a CEO of a Costa Mesa, CA aviation company. 
Navigating TSCA Rules for Specific Chemicals

3/8/2016

Navigating TSCA Rules for Specific Chemicals

The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) authorizes US EPA to require chemical manufacturers, importers, and processers to monitor and report on their activities once every four years. This year, 2016, is an important year for facilities subject to TSCA—it’s the first year in which new, broader chemical data reporting requirements take effect...
New Hazmat CDL Training Requirements Proposed

3/7/2016

New Hazmat CDL Training Requirements Proposed

In the Federal Register today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed minimum training requirements for new commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The proposed rule includes a section devoted to hazmat training requirements for CMV drivers who wish to add a hazardous materials (H) endorsement on a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL). 
 

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