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 …
In Need Of International Regulatory Or Export Assistance?
In February 1999, SKOLNIK participated in the 1st Annual International Conference of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council. Located in Brussels, the Conference brought together a …
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 …
In Need Of International Regulatory Or Export Assistance?
In February 1999, SKOLNIK participated in the 1st Annual International Conference of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council. Located in Brussels, the Conference brought together a …
Trends Turn Upward For Haz-mat Truck Crashes
Releases from trucks carrying various dangerous goods increased in 1997 though flammable liquid releases decreased slightly. Thirty-eight percent of releases in fatal crashes were from …