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Greetings!
Please see below for another collection of articles on a variety of topics related to the transportation of hazardous materials and the generation and management of hazardous waste.
I do more than just write articles, I also provide the training (HazMat Employee & Hazardous Waste Personnel) the regulations require.
Please contact me for a free consultation of your training needs.
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Conducting a Hazardous Materials Security Assessment 
If you are subject to the HazMat Safety and Security Plan requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart I, then you must conduct and document an assessment of your site's HazMat security. This article will help you through that process. Read more...
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Conducting a Second (or Third?) Hazardous Waste Determination
 Perhaps the hazardous waste determination you complete at the point of generation is sufficient, perhaps not. If your solid waste has the potential to change chemically or physically after its POG, it may require a subsequent determination. More...
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What's Coming Down the Pipeline?
June 2013
 A little for the PHMSA and a little for USEPA's RCRA regulations. Refer to this brief list to see if it applies to you. If it does, there are links for you to pursue further.
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Documentation and Recordkeeping for Weekly RCRA Inspections
RCRA requires inspections of hazardous waste containers (weekly) and tanks (daily), with some exceptions. You may be surprised to learn that documentation and recordkeeping is not required for all. 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!
DON'T MISS THIS! PHMSA has reduced the registration fee for 2013. Read this short article as a supplement to the one above and you can determine what your fees will be for 2013/2014. More...
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How Much Aisle Space Does RCRA Require?
 40 CFR 265.35 requires an SQG or LQG to maintain "adequate aisle space", but how much? and where? Read this article (another in a series looking at 40 CFR 265, Subpart C) to find out what is required. More...
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What is a Pre-Transportation Function?
It is important for you to know what a Pre-Transportation Function is since it is subject to the Hazardous Material Regulations of the PHMSA/USDOT. It includes activities that may take place long before the carrier is on-site to begin transportation. More...
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State Specific Regulations
This month: Michigan! 
The Michigan Environmental Audit Privilege and Immunity Law will protect you from enforcement actions in some situations. But you must do your part. More...
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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
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Exclusions from regulation as a Solid Waste or Hazardous Waste 
Used oil filters are a solid waste upon disposal and may be a hazardous waste, if not for 40 CFR 261.4(b)(13). This exclusion from regulation as a hazardous waste is available if the filter is properly drained of oil. Be sure to view this short presentation to ensure you are disposing of your used oil filters properly.
40 CFR 261.4(b)(13) - The Used Oil Filter Exclusion
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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.
May-13
April-13, vol. 2
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
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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.
May 23 & June 6 in Houma, LA
June 18,19 in Battle Creek, MI
July 9 Morris, IL
...and more to schedule.
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How to Ship Recalled Lithium Batteries
Guidance information from the PHMSA/USDOT will help you to ship recalled lithium batteries safely. Either as the person returning the batteries or the person coordinating the recall. Read this short article to ensure your recall goes off without a hitch.
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Common RCRA Violations at Colleges & Universities
Our institutions of higher learning are subject to RCRA the same as industry and suffer similar violations. Review this list to see if these common violations apply to you, no matter what your business. More...
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 The Identification and Transportation of Regulated Medical Waste
States regulate the management and disposal of Medical Waste in a variety of ways, but the PHMSA/USDOT regulates the transportation of Regulated Medical Waste (a type of Infectious Substance that includes sharps) the same nationwide. The information in this article is of special concern to anyone in the healthcare industry. More...
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Most Common Healthcare Specialty Waste
Hospitals and other medical facilities may generate a lot of regulated waste; included here is a partial list. If you generate any waste on this list, then you are subject to RCRA and must manage and dispose of it according to USEPA & state regulations. More...
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The year is half over. Be sure to make arrangements now for your annual Hazardous Waste Personnel training and triennial HazMat Employee training.
Daniel Stoehr
Daniels Training Services
815.821.1550
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