Did you know that the IATA 59th Edition went into effect as of January 1, 2018? These regulations will be mandatory as of January 1, 2019. Some of these regulation changes may affect your company and how they ship dangerous …
FINAL RULE: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards – Lithium Battery (UN3480, UN3481, UN3090, UN3091) Harmonization PHMSA issued its final rule to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain consistency with international regulations and standards by incorporating various amendments, …
What is the HM-215N Final Rule? The HM-215N is a regulation that would have harmonized the 49 CFR HMR with the 19th revised edition of the UN model regulations, the 2016 IMDG Code and the 2017/2018 ICAO Technical Instructions.58th Edition …
The transportation of hazardous materials is a risky undertaking which cannot be carried out by untrained personnel. For this reason, all company employees who are tasked with the handling, packaging, transportation, and stowage of hazardous materials must undergo mandatory training. …
Effective as of April 1, 2016 there are two new significant changes for IATA in regards to lithium batteries. 1. Under packing instructions 965 in regards to shipping Lithium ion batteries (stand alone) in Section IA, IB, and II the …
After stepping up regulations, penalties, and fines for companies transporting hazardous materials, the FAA is now proposing civil penalties against three companies they claim violated the new measures. These new penalties range from $65,000 to $78,000 for violating the Hazardous …
IATA Training is Vital for Lithium Battery Shipments There is a long list of consumer goods which have been specifically designed to run on power provided by lithium batteries. From smartphones to toys, lithium batteries are amazing inventions because they …