Compliance Topics - Hazmat Shipping
10/16/2012
Basic Description Order Phase Out
When shipping fully regulated hazmat packages, all shippers must create shipping papers to provide hazard information to their carriers and emergency responders. The core element of a hazmat shipping paper is the “basic description” of each hazardous material in the consignment. [49 CFR 172.202(a)] The basic description is made up of the following four elements...9/25/2012
RCRA Options for Recycling Waste Lead-acid Batteries
Although lead-acid batteries generally exhibit the hazardous waste characteristic of toxicity for lead (D008) and would be subject to significant restrictions when discarded, the EPA encourages their recycling by providing two alternative management standards. Lead-acid batteries may be managed as “universal waste” under 40 CFR Part 273 or under the specific alternative standards of...8/17/2012
MAP-21 Highway Bill Wrap-Up
In today’s fourth and final installment of LionBlog’s coverage of the recently signed MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) highway bill, we will discuss the last remaining hazmat–related portion of the bill – miscellaneous amendments made to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)...
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...7/19/2012
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?
7/9/2012
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...7/2/2012
DOT Training Requirements for Signing a Waste Manifest
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