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Greetings!
If you're rushing to get training completed for your Hazardous Waste Personnel or HazMat Employees in 2013, be sure to take advantage of one of my training options: Seminars, Onsite, Webinars, or a combination of all three. If you've completed your training for 2013, contact me to schedule training for 2014!
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HazMat Marking: Consignee & Consignor
The name and address of either the consignee or consignor must be visible on a non-bulk packaging of a hazardous material, unless...
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The Weight of a Shipment in the Hazardous Material Regulations
Gross weight. Net weight. Package. Packaging. You must understand each of these terms in order to comply with the HMR of the USDOT/PHMSA when shipping a hazardous material. Each of these is used at different places within the regulations. More... |
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Documenting the Hazardous Waste Determination
All hazardous waste generators are required to conduct a hazardous waste determination for all waste they generate. What documents must a generator maintain in order to ensure compliance? More...
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Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan
A Large Quantity Generator of hazardous waste is required to have a Contingency Plan. This article is the second in a series that explains the requirements of 40 CFR 265, Subpart D, one section at a time. This article: 40 CFR 265.51 - Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan.
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State Specific Regulations
This month: Alabama! 
The Alabama Administrative Code includes a regulatory definition of "week" & "weekly" that differs from the interpretation used by the USEPA and most other states. It also includes other requirements unique to Alabama. More... |
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Requirements of a Universal Waste Transporter
A Universal Waste Handler may find it to their advantage to also transport their universal waste. This article reveals the relatively simple requirements of the USEPA for Universal Waste Transporters.
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Training Options
- Seminar Training (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 
The deadline of December 1st to have your employees trained to the new GHS standard fast approaches. Review these FAQ's for helpful information. More...
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 Check this out!
Here's a handy tool from OSHA that can help you to transition from hazardous to non-hazardous chemicals in your workplace: OSHA Toolkit.
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Exclusions from regulation as a Solid Waste or Hazardous Waste
The RCRA Exclusion for certain wastes generated during the production of coke, if they are recycled properly, is of great benefit to that industry. To others, it is another interesting RCRA exclusion from Solid Waste.
40 CFR 261.4(a)(10) - The RCRA Exclusion for Coke By-Product Wastes
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What's Coming Down the Pipeline?
It's a good idea to be aware of the activities of the PHMSA and the USEPA that impact the transportation of hazardous materials and the management of hazardous waste. A good way to do that is to review the Federal Register for Rules and Regulations, Proposed Rules, and Notices from these agencies. Take a look at what information was published in the FR for September 2013 and October 2013 that may impact your operations.
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 From the Archives: Training for Universal Waste Handlers
This is an article from August 19, 2012, but the information it contains is just as valuable now as it was then. More...
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Upcoming Training Seminars in your area
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A Testimonial from
Webinar Training
"Great use of my time and good value."
- Andy L. Cason, BASF, Corp in Freeport, TX
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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.
September-13
August-13
July-13
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
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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.
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Violations of the Regulations
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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.
October 29th in Morris, IL
December 12th in Sparks, NV
...and more to schedule.
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