Unsure whether you have properly classified your hazardous material? Have you packaged it properly? Are your shipping documents correct? So many questions arise when shipping hazardous materials and the US DOT is not equipped to promptly respond to most shipper questions. However, a newly revised manual from Currie Associates is a low cost and highly [...] Read Full Story
The Research and Special Projects Administration (RSPA) of the DOT is expected to comply with a proposal to include "non-conforming" packagings within the definition of a Salvage Drum. This change was sought by the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council to be consistent with provisions in the 12th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations. The term [...] Read Full Story
Last week, a long time customer called to inquire about a regulatory interpretation dealing with hazardous materials packaging. Familiar to our staff, a discussion ensued, creative options were offered and the customer mentioned how unique and special it is to get so much attention for just asking a technical question. This incident illustrates the culture [...] Read Full Story