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Scrap Metal Recycler Convicted of Multiple Felonies for Hazardous Waste Violations

9/23/2016

Scrap Metal Recycler Convicted of Multiple Felonies for Hazardous Waste Violations

Last week, the owner of a California scrap metal recycling facility was convicted of multiple felonies and sentenced to sixteen months in prison for violations of the State’s hazardous waste control laws and the CA Health and Safety Code (HSC). 
PHMSA Releases Safety Advisory for Defective or Damaged Lithium Batteries

9/22/2016

PHMSA Releases Safety Advisory for Defective or Damaged Lithium Batteries

The US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today posted a safety advisory to the Federal Register to inform the public of the hazards posed by defective, damaged, or recalled lithium batteries and devices containing these batteries. 
EPA Updates Air Pollution Cost Control Manual

9/22/2016

EPA Updates Air Pollution Cost Control Manual

US EPA announced today it will update the Air Pollution Cost Control Manual, a guide to help both regulators and environmental engineers estimate the costs of controlling air pollution from a particular source. 
Major Grocery Chain to Pay $3.5M for RCRA Violations

9/20/2016

Major Grocery Chain to Pay $3.5M for RCRA Violations

A major US grocery chain faces a $3,500,000 civil penalty from US EPA for alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations.  
Next Month in Las Vegas: Environmental and Hazmat Training

9/20/2016

Next Month in Las Vegas: Environmental and Hazmat Training

Looking for the perfect reason to visit Las Vegas? How about two reasons? Lion Technology’s trusted compliance workshops will be in Las Vegas next month to help hazmat shippers and EHS managers keep their sites in compliance with new and changing US DOT-PHMSA and US EPA regulations.
Quick Guide: Shipping Hazmat With No Packing Group

9/20/2016

Quick Guide: Shipping Hazmat With No Packing Group

US DOT PHMSA amended the 49 CFR Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR)to remove packing group assignments for several articles, including many types of batteries.
TSCA CDR Reporting Deadline Extended to October 31

9/19/2016

TSCA CDR Reporting Deadline Extended to October 31

US EPA has announced it will extend the deadline for chemical manufacturers, importers, and processors who must report chemical data under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) from September 30 to October 31, 2016.
NMFTA Updates Bill of Lading Standards

9/19/2016

NMFTA Updates Bill of Lading Standards

New standards for Bills of Lading (BOL) used in ground transportation  of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments took effect on August 13, 2016. They affect the Uniform Bill of Lading, the Straight Bill of Lading, and the Straight BOL-Short Form. US shippers and carriers should review the updated requirements, which are found in Supplement 2 of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) version NMF 100-AP.
PHMSA and OSHA Issue GHS Guidance for Bulk Chemical Shippers

9/19/2016

PHMSA and OSHA Issue GHS Guidance for Bulk Chemical Shippers

US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and OSHA recently issued a joint guidance document to help industry comply with overlapping hazard communication, or “HazCom,” rules for chemicals in the workplace and in transportation.
New Course: DOT Hazmat Rail Shipper Training

9/13/2016

New Course: DOT Hazmat Rail Shipper Training

To help hazmat rail shippers and carriers meet US DOT’s hazmat training mandate at 49 CFR 172.704, Lion Technology this week launched a new online course, Hazmat Ground Shipper—Additional Rail Requirements. 

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