US PHMSA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission have issued a final rule amending the provisions in the US Hazardous Materials Regulations as they apply to …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
DOT/UN
You May be Shipping Hazmat and Not Even Know it!
Many businesses are surprised to find out that commonly shipped products are often classified as “hazardous” under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations. …
Fines for In-Transit Leakage are Costly!
Being a shipper brings packaging liability issues that can be costly if that package leaks while in transportation. At a recent conference of the Council …
Closure Instruction Video’s for Closed and Open Head Drums
Because you are purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, the proper closure of the drum is the final …
1A2 UN Certified Drums
If you are familiar with UN markings and what they mean then the title of this post was easy to decipher if, however, you read …
Bill of Rights for DOT Packaging Inspections
Jerry Cox, legal counsel for the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (DGAC), prepared a general overview of legal rights involving inspections for compliance with packaging-related regulations. …