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Greetings!
If you read no other article this week (and I hope you read all of mine) read the one on the recent USEPA Final Rule for the Conditional Exclusion of Solvent-Contaminated Wipes. Even if it doesn't affect your operations, the rest of us have been waiting for this for a long time...
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Finally! USEPA's Final Rule for the Conditional Exclusion of Solvent-Contaminated Wipes! 
You must read this article if you generate shop towels contaminated with solvents. This rule will likely be the model for your state's regulations. Read it and share it.
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The Management and Transportation of a Hazardous Waste Generated Off-Shore
 If your company is land-locked, then this article may be of little interest to you. But if you operate anywhere along the coasts - or off of them - this information is vital. More... |
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What's Coming Down the Pipeline?
July 2013
 A lot from the PHMSA and something significant for the USEPA's RCRA regulations, the Solvent-Contaminated Wipes Conditional Exclusion. Refer to this brief list to see if it applies to you. If it does, there are links for you to pursue further.
More...
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What Records Must be Kept for 40 CFR 265, Subpart C - Preparedness & Prevention?
This one is tricky. The regulations are not clear on what is required of an LQG or SQG. "Better safe than sorry", I say. Go beyond what USEPA requires and give them what they want. More...
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RCRA's Manufacturing Process Unit Exclusion
The Manufacturing Process Exclusion allows for the unrestricted accumulation of a hazardous waste in a process tank, vessel, pipeline, or process if certain conditions are met. Learn what you have to do to take advantage of the MPU Exclusion.
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Arrangements With Local Authorities
 The last of the series on the regulations of 40 CFR 265, Subpart C. This one looks at the vague requirements to make arrangements with state and local emergency responders. More...
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What is a Hazardous Substance?
By definition, a USDOT Hazardous Material includes a Reportable Quantity (RQ) of a Hazardous Substance. Learn here how to determine if you have an RQ of a Hazardous Substance.
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State Specific Regulations
This month: Wisconsin! 
The recent change to USEPA regulations for the management of solvent-contaminated wipes may have an impact in the future on how Wisconsin manages its towels, rags, & wipes. Read this article to find out how the WDNR wants you to manage them NOW. 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 
Some - but not all - wastes generated from the exploration and production of oil, natural gas, or geothermal are excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste, but they remain a solid waste.
40 CFR 261.4(b)(5) - Oil, Gas, & Geothermal Waste
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When to Submit the Written HazMat Incident Report
Primarily the responsibility of the carrier, read this short article and you'll know what type of HazMat Incident requires the submittal of the DOT Form F 5800.1. More...
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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.
June-13
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
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