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Which IMDG Code Edition to Follow in 2024?

10/27/2023

Which IMDG Code Edition to Follow in 2024?

Starting January 1, 2024, shippers of hazardous materials/DG by vessel must prepare shipments in compliance with the 2022 IMDG Code (Amendment 41-22). 
Flying Frozen Tamales, Undeclared

5/12/2023

Flying Frozen Tamales, Undeclared

Why do frozen steaks, tamales, pastries, and more show up regularly on hazmat Incident Reports submitted to US DOT?
US DOT and OSHA Prep for UN Meetings on Hazmat Regulations and GHS

10/31/2022

US DOT and OSHA Prep for UN Meetings on Hazmat Regulations and GHS

US DOT PHMSA and OSHA will host virtual public meetings on November 16 in preparation for a “hybrid meeting” of United Nations subcommittees on chemical hazard communication and hazardous materials transportation. 
Surprise Hazmat Inspection Blitz Finds 1,700 Violations

10/24/2022

Surprise Hazmat Inspection Blitz Finds 1,700 Violations

More than 6,600 packages containing hazardous materials were inspected during roadside checks in the US and Canada during an unannounced five-day inspection blitz earlier this year.
Final Rule Alert: Hazmat Harmonization Rule HM-215P

7/26/2022

Final Rule Alert: Hazmat Harmonization Rule HM-215P

Final Rule HM-215P harmonizes the 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international regulations and standards. The rule takes effect on August 25, 2022.
International Updates for Hazmat Shippers

7/6/2022

International Updates for Hazmat Shippers

Updates related to hazardous materials/dangerous goods regulations from around the world. Topics include lithium batteries shipped by air, corrections to the IMDG Code, a major rule proposed by Transport Canada, and more.
Two Hazmat Harmonization Rules on the Way in 2022—23

7/1/2022

Two Hazmat Harmonization Rules on the Way in 2022—23

US DOT is working on two rules to harmonize the 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international standards like the UN Model Regulations, the ICAO Technical Instructions, and the IMDG Code. 
Mandatory Compliance With 2020 IMDG Code Starts June 1

5/27/2022

Mandatory Compliance With 2020 IMDG Code Starts June 1

Compliance with Amendment 40–20 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is mandatory as of June 1, 2022. 
After Fire, Coast Guard Holds 48 Containers for Inspection

3/25/2022

After Fire, Coast Guard Holds 48 Containers for Inspection

In response to an isolated fire involving mis-labeled lithium-ion batteries, the US Coast Guard placed a hold on forty-eight cargo containers to search for additional hazardous materials. 
PHMSA Seeks Input Before International DG Meetings

3/4/2022

PHMSA Seeks Input Before International DG Meetings

About two weeks before each international meeting, DOT will hold virtual listening sessions with hazardous materials shippers and other stakeholders to solicit input on rule proposals under consideration.

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