Southwest Airlines was fined $70,000 for knowingly accepting a box as checked baggage. The contents of the box was 20 smaller boxes of 50 cigarette …
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RIPA Proposes To Re-visit Closure Instruction Definition
Since the adoption of CFR 178.2(c)(1)(i) and (ii) requiring a packaging manufacturer or distributor to inform end users on adequate closure procedures, the flurry of …
Need Something Made… Your Way??
To those that think "a drum is a drum" — we would like you to know that you could not be farther from reality by …
One Dot Presents Evaluation Of Hazmat Programs
In 1999, US Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater formed a team to evaluate the effectiveness of the DOT HAZMAT safety programs. After conducting a series of …
"Mr. Hazmat" Says "no" To Retirement
Only six months ago, we reported on the retirement of Al Roberts from DOT‘s Research and Special Projects Administration (RSPA) after serving the DOT for …
Knock, Knock! Who‘s There? — It’s The DOT!
DOT has increased its presence in the field and is showing up at companies that manufacture, package, transport or use dangerous goods and the related …