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Greetings!
While reading this newsletter please consider taking advantage of a new training option I am pleased to provide: Web-Based Hazmat Employee and Hazardous Waste Personnel Training!
It's a great way to meet the training requirements of both the USEPA and the USDOT without ever leaving your office.
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How to Determine if a HazMat Packaging is "Empty"
"Empty" packagings with HazMat residue are still subject to the HMR. You may use an exception to the HMR, if available, or you can remove all the hazards from the container. It's this second option that is the subject of this article. More...
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What's Coming Down the Pipeline?
The 2nd Half of April 2013
 Nothing for RCRA from the USEPA, but a notice from the PHMSA regarding the status of some Special Permits. More...
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When Does the Clock Start for RCRA Record Retention?
The hazardous waste regulations have a multitude of records a generator must retain, most for three years. But when does that three year period start? A simple table summarizes what you need to know. More...
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The HazMat Shipper and Carrier Registration Deadline Approaches!
The annual date for registration is July 1st. Read this short article to determine if you must register and how to go about it.
Make sure you're in compliance!
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Testing and Maintenance of Required Equipment for an LQG or SQG (40 CFR 265.33)
This short article explains what is required of you to assure your emergency response equipment (communication and alarms, fire suppression, spill response and decontamination) is available and ready to go. More...
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Is the Weight of the Container Included in Calculating Hazardous Waste Generation?
An interesting question with a one-word answer. More...
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State Specific Regulations
This Volume: Illinois! 
In the absence of Federal regulations, every state must manage Medical Waste on its own. Illinois has an extensive set of unique regulations. You may be surprised, however, by which facilities are subject to Illinois' Potentially Infectuous Medical Waste (PIMW) regulations. More...
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Training Options
- Public Training Seminar (see my schedule above).
- Onsite Training
- Self-Guided Training
- Web-Based Training
- Hosted Training
Contact me for a free consultation of your training needs.
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FAQ's about GHS, HazComm, & its Impact on the HMR
Though it doesn't currently have a significant impact on the transportation of hazardous materials, I felt I had to take the plunge into OSHA's regulations and learn more about this important revision to the regulations. Contains updated information. More...
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Helpful Sources of Information
My bi-monthly newsletter is a good source of information, but it isn't the only one. In this new feature I'll direct you to sources of information I believe may be useful to you. Be sure to check this location often for updates.
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Exclusions from regulation as a Solid Waste or Hazardous Waste 
Sometimes a few PowerPoint slides are worth more than a thousand words...
40 CFR 261.4(b)(1) - The Household Waste Exclusion
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Upcoming Training
in your area
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If you've attended Ken Reilly's training in the past,
I have a deal for you!
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Webinar Schedule
Three hours to compliance!
Click on the link to learn more or to register for Web-Based Training.
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"For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business."
- T.S. Eliot
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A Testimonial from Public Training Seminar
"Very well presented and put in laymen's terms. Best training on this subject."
- Amy Trimble, Fehr Graham Engineering
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Something New for Some Old Things!
I am now archiving my old newsletters. Feel free to browse past volumes for more helpful information.
April-13, vol. 1
March-13, vol. 2
March-13, vol. 1
February-13, vol. 1,2
January-13, vol. 2
January-13, vol. 1
December-12, vol. 1,2
November-12, vol. 1
October-12, vol. 2
October-12, vol. 1
September-12, vol. 2
September-12, vol. 1
August-12, vol. 2
July-12, vol. 2
July-12, vol. 1
June-12, vol. 2
June-12, vol.1
May-12, vol. 2
May-12, vol. 1
April-12, vol. 2 |
Onsite Training
in Your Area
Onsite Training has been keeping me very busy the past few months. There's no onsite training job too big, too small, or too remote for me to handle.
Apr. 23 in LaPlace, LA
May 23 & June 6 in Houma, LA
June 11 in Morris, IL
...and more to schedule.
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What is the Small Quantity Exception to the HMR?
There are many exceptions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the PHMSA/USDOT. The Small Quantity exception negates the HMR entirely as long as you comply with its requirements. Learn here if this exception applies to you.
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Do you Need a Speaker for the Next Meeting of Your Organization?
I'm available to speak on a variety of regulatory topics at the next meeting of your professional organization. Here's where I'm currently scheduled:
I hope to see you there!
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If you have a question related to the transportation of a hazardous material or the managment of a hazardous waste, don't hesitate to ask me. There's no charge, and I just might be able to help you.
Daniel Stoehr
Daniels Training Services
815.821.1550
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