The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) of the DOT has introduced proposed rulemaking (HM–223) that address the applicability of hazardous material regulations to loading, …
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DOT Reviewing Hazmat Incident Reporting Requirements (hm-229)
In March 1999, DOT opened discussion regarding hazardous materials reporting. For more than 20 years, DOT has obligated carriers to report the unintentional release of …
Undeclared Dangerous Goods Are A Top Issue For Airlines
Intentional and unintentional shipments of dangerous goods are often carried on board commercial aircraft. Items such as automobile batteries, fireworks and unsecured bottles of flammables …
Steel Drum Harmonization Table Now Available From Skolnik
The United Nations Committee of Experts on the transport of dangerous goods continues to focus on establishing a universal format of regulatory harmonization. It is …
Ask The DOT
Many customers telephone our Customer Service Department asking for recommendations on proper drumming specifications for their products. Because our Service Representatives are experts in drum …
And What If It Won‘t Close?
Containers manufactured to be United Nations (UN) or DOT certified must be accompanied by manufacturer specific Closure Instructions. These instructions indicate the process which a …