Inflation Is Not the Only Thing Rising They say there are only two guarantees in life, death and taxes. I feel like the Department of Transportation (DOT) feels left out, which is why they increase the civil penalties each year. …
PHMSA Wants to Hear From You Before International DG Meetings Hazardous materials transportation is like a big international web of multinational organizations and governances who affect one another. When one makes a change a domino effect occurs affecting transporters across …
The Basics- Who? I can only assume that if you’re reading this, you have decided to stick it out with us and enjoyed Part 1 of this 3-part series, so, thank you! Now let’s get back to that ever-present question …
Addendums Galore!!! In the trend of “new year, new fill in the blank,†the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued an Addendum to the 62nd Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and gives guidance for vaccine operations and delivery. The 62nd DGR …
HM-215O FINAL RULE NOTICE Earlier this week, on May 11, 2020 the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the finalization of the much-anticipated rulemaking (HM-215O). If you’re not sure what that is, fear not. …
IATA DGR 61st Edition (2020) 61st Edition Estimated to be released for purchase in October 2019, is the newly designed and updated 61st edition of the International Air Transportation Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations otherwise known as IATA DGR. If …
Same- Same, but Different The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will release the Interim Final Rule (IFR) to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) with emergency amendments to the 2015-2016 edition of the …
Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding International Standards On December 18, 2018, The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) gave notice that it will not take enforcement action against any offeror or carrier who uses the …
If your company ships dangerous goods by air, it is essential that your employees are aware and properly trained on the current IATA regulations. The 59th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations includes the changes issued by ICAO to …
IATA Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Training plays an important role in helping businesses and their employees understand the latest regulations for handling dangerous goods. Hence, this article will focus on the key target personnel in shipping companies that require hazmat training. …