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Help, My Hazmat Has 2 Hazards!

6/9/2023

Help, My Hazmat Has 2 Hazards!

How to use the 49 CFR precedence of hazard instructions, precedence of hazard table, and more in 49 CFR 173.2a to determine which of two hazard classes or divisions is the primary hazard, and which is subsidiary.
What's New for 2023 TRI Reports Due July 1?

6/2/2023

What's New for 2023 TRI Reports Due July 1?

Annual EPCRA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting, also called "Form R" or "SARA 313" reporting, is due by July 1 from covered facilities. Here's what to know as the deadline approaches. 
Hazmat Registration Ends June 30, Fees May Increase

6/1/2023

Hazmat Registration Ends June 30, Fees May Increase

US DOT PHMSA may need to increase the Registration fee amounts paid by shippers and carriers of certain types and quantities of hazardous materials in order to fund hazmat emergency preparedness and training grants.
Quick Quiz: Who's a "Hazmat Employee"?

5/31/2023

Quick Quiz: Who's a "Hazmat Employee"?

Take the quiz to see which of four shipping-related job roles are covered by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) per a PHMSA letter of interpretation about hazmat training for employees.
NY Adds Aerosol Cans, Paint as Universal Wastes

5/30/2023

NY Adds Aerosol Cans, Paint as Universal Wastes

Starting July 8, 2023, hazardous waste generators in New York may manage aerosol cans and paint under the streamlined universal waste standards. See the highlights of NYSDEC's rule.
Proposed Rule Aligns US Hazmat Rules with International Standards

5/30/2023

Proposed Rule Aligns US Hazmat Rules with International Standards

PHMSA's latest harmonization rule aligns the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international standards like the UN Model Regulations, the ICAO Technical Instructions (TI), and the IMDG Code. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/29

5/30/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/29

In this week's Roundup, "the largest civil penalty ever secured for a Clean Air Act stationary source settlement." Plus, a chemical manufacturer faces a $2+ million penalty for alleged hazardous waste management, air, and water violations.
RCRA Solid Waste Rules for Coal Ash Proposed

5/24/2023

RCRA Solid Waste Rules for Coal Ash Proposed

US EPA proposed to establish regulatory requirements for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), also known as “coal ash,” in inactive surface impoundments at inactive facilities (i.e., “legacy impoundments”).  
OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/22

5/22/2023

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/22

Recent OSHA enforcement actions offer insights for employers about how and why citations are issued for (alleged) violations of general industry health and safety Standards.
Rules Proposed to Reduce Methane Emissions from Pipelines, Equipment

5/19/2023

Rules Proposed to Reduce Methane Emissions from Pipelines, Equipment

A proposed rule from PHMSA aims to improve detection of deteriorating pipelines before they lead to releases or incidents—something the current regulations do not adequately address, the agency says.

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