Last week, the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a final rule in the Federal …
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Drum Components and Closure Instructions of UN Packagings Are Not Interchangeable
While steel drums may look alike, once they are United Nations certified for hazardous materials, they are as unique as each manufacturer. The entire design …
Nearly Naked Passenger Sues for Rights Violation
Airport security has been a delicate issue for many years. As a frequent flyer, I know that I must hold back my frustration of partially …
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 …
US DOT is Offering Free HazMat Training Sessions
PHMSA will offer free, two-day seminars to educate hazmat employers and employees on the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Each seminar begins with a general …
Saccharin No Longer Considered Hazardous
PHMSA recently amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations by removing saccharin and its salts from the list of hazardous substances and reportable quantities. The Comprehensive Environmental …