In the news: In 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) began an effort to convert historical Letters of Interpretation (LOI) related to …
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Undeclared Dangerous Goods Pose a Risk to Cargo Ships and Crew
Ninety percent of global trade relies on sea transport, with 10% of these shipments classified as dangerous goods or hazmat cargo. Dangerous goods range from explosives …
Literal Dumpster Fires
Those of us in the hazmat world have been keen on the hazards of lithium batteries for a while now. With increasing numbers of lithium …
New Rule Proposed for Rail Hazmat Information
In the news: The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule to improve rail safety by requiring railroads to maintain real-time information about hazardous …
YES! Stainless Steel Can Rust
While stainless steel is a popular metal alloy known for its corrosion resistance and strength, it is not entirely immune to rust. There are over 150 …
U.S. DOT Announces Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)
In the news: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking input from industry stakeholders regarding the hazardous materials regulatory system. …