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The 4 Types of Hazardous Waste Shipments

2/16/2016

The 4 Types of Hazardous Waste Shipments

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a “hazardous waste” as a solid waste that exhibits specific characteristics or is described on a list. [40 CFR 261.3] In addition to criteria for identifying hazardous wastes, the RCRA regulations prescribe hazardous waste management requirements for on-site storage, marking and manifesting for off-site shipping, and recordkeeping and reporting...
Congress Considers Lithium Battery Air Ban

2/12/2016

Congress Considers Lithium Battery Air Ban

A Bill introduced in the US Senate this week, would give the Federal Aviation Administration authority to ban bulk shipments of lithium-ion batteries from being carried as cargo on passenger airlines. If passed, the legislation would: 
EPA Issues New TSCA Significant New Use Rules for 3 Chemical Substances

2/12/2016

EPA Issues New TSCA Significant New Use Rules for 3 Chemical Substances

In a today’s Federal Register, US EPA finalized Significant New Use Rules for three chemical substances. The specific chemical substances covered in this EPA Final Rule are three very long chain chlorinated paraffins (vLCCPs) substances covered under PMNs P-12-539, P-13-107, and P-13-109. 
Alleged Hazmat Violations Cost Carrier $455K

2/11/2016

Alleged Hazmat Violations Cost Carrier $455K

In a February 11 press release, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a proposed $455,000 civil penalty against a freight carrier for alleged violations of hazardous materials shipping regulations.

Supreme Court Stays EPA's Clean Power Plan

2/10/2016

Supreme Court Stays EPA's Clean Power Plan

In response to appeals from both states and industry advocates, the US Supreme Court yesterday issued a stay on EPA’s Clean Power Plan in a 5–4 decision. This is the latest hurdle for the long-delayed implementation of new air quality standards for carbon dioxide (CO2) from electricity generators. A “stay” in this case means the US EPA is prevented from implementing or enforcing its Clean Power Plan, pending the outcome of litigation that challenges the Rule’s legality.  

IATA Expects Lithium Battery Ban to Start April 1

2/9/2016

IATA Expects Lithium Battery Ban to Start April 1

The latest update, posted February 8, reflects a recent ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC) recommendation that lithium-ion batteries prepared under Packing Instruction 965 (UN3480) be banned from carriage as cargo on passenger aircraft.
Petroleum Refinery MACT Standards Revisions Proposed

2/9/2016

Petroleum Refinery MACT Standards Revisions Proposed

In the Federal Register today, US EPA proposed a new rule to amend Clean Air Act requirements for the petroleum refinery sector.

Managing Non-point Source Water Pollution

2/9/2016

Managing Non-point Source Water Pollution

Section 319 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a national program to control non-point sources of water pollution. This program requires states to develop non-point source assessment reports and to implement non-point source management programs under Federal supervision and financial support...
EPA Adds to List of Categorical Non-waste Fuels

2/8/2016

EPA Adds to List of Categorical Non-waste Fuels

In the Federal Register today, US EPA posted a Final Rule to add three non-hazardous secondary materials to its list of categorical non-waste fuels found at 40 CFR 241.4(a).
New Hazmat Limited Quantity Exception Effective Feb. 22

2/4/2016

New Hazmat Limited Quantity Exception Effective Feb. 22

In January, US DOT gave hazmat shippers more flexibility by incorporating 96 hazmat special permits into the text of the Hazardous Materials Regualtions (HMR). In doing so, it allowed all hazmat shippers to capitalize on exceptions and reliefs previously reserved for those approved to use these special permits. 

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