On May 15, 2012, the United States Postal Service (USPS) published a final rule in the Federal Register (77 FR 28488) which prohibits the outbound …
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Skolnik Viewed as Problem Sovers by Hazardous Cargo Bulletin
In the April 2012 edition of the world’s most well known hazardous materials magazine — Hazardous Cargo Bulletin, Howard Skolnik was interviewed and asked about …
That Was Dangerously Close
Recently, I received a sample product that was sent to me via airmail, and whether or not the vendor knows it, they could have been …
The Most Valued Steel Drum Resource for UN Compliance
Skolnik’s web site is designed to provide resources that are helpful to all steel drum and hazardous material shippers. The information is being accessed at …
HazMat Fines: More Common, More Expensive!
Fines for non-compliant shipments of dangerous goods are getting larger and more frequent. Only recently, Jones International Groups, Inc. agreed to pay EPA $17,000 for …
Top Educators Offer HazMat Lithium Battery Shipment Illegally
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $175,000 civil penalty against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for alleged violations of Department of Transportation …