Rules Out For Summer Did you know most of the industries household goods moves during the summer months (May 1- Sep 30)? Probably not, but the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) did. That is why they have chosen to …
You Still Have Time To Comment If this is the first time you are hearing about the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) webinar, do not fret, you still have time to voice your …
HAZMAT POSTAL REGULATIONS Due to an increased use of hazardous materials, specifically the use of lithium metal and lithium ion batteries, along with other materials, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is revising Publication 52 to include the following updates: …
How Long Do You Have? As Covid-19 rages on and a new threat lurks in the background (Monkeypox), straining an already exhausted supply chain, The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to “Extend and …
Lithium Battery Recycling and Disposal The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently released (May 17, 2022) a Safety Advisory Notice detailing their findings regarding “shippers and carriers improperly package[ing] and ship[ping] lithium …
Express Lane Final Rule The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently published a Final Rule (May 11, 2022) without notice or public comment under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Under the APA, “Matter[s] …
Have You Heard of the OEJ? What feels like breaking news may have slipped under the radar of many. On May 5, 2022, The U.S. Attorney General (AG) Merrick Garland announced the creation of a new Office to help enforce …
PVC Hazardous Waste or Not? Did you know you can petition the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to add, remove, or modify regulations related to hazardous waste under 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 260.20? In doing so, this requires that …
The Tape Dilemma On Monday, May 2, 2022 the Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Notice of Enforcement Discretion regarding the lack of availability of certain tapes required for shipping. In its statement …