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I've had an opportunity to do a lot more marketing in the past few weeks: door-to-door, cold calls, and professional conferences. I've learned that after some initial discomfort, I like the challenge of explaining what I do to someone and how I can help them. I've also learned that some people are comfortable with their level of regulatory compliance even if I think it may be inadequate. What I leave them with is this: If you ever have a question about regulatory compliance, don't hesitate to contact me. You won't be charged, you won't go on a mailing list, and you won't be disappointed.
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Is a Leaking Drum of Toluene on a Wisconsin Highway a HazMat Incident? Was it reported?
A minor incident on a Wisconsin highway serves as a springboard into an investigation of the PHMSA's HazMat Incident reporting requirements. More... |
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Has Your Hotel Taken the USEPA's WaterSense H2Otel Challenge?
 The next time you enter a hotel look for this symbol or some indication it has undertaken the USEPA's WaterSense Challenge. When you find one, be sure to let me know and I'll add it to my database of participating hotels. More... |
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Immediate Notification of a HazMat Incident
As an outgrowth of the article referenced above about the HazMat spill in Wisconsin are two articles addressing the PHMSA requirement for Immediate Notification of certain HazMat Incidents:
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State Specific Regulations
This Month: Texas!
The generation of any waste in Texas requires an awareness of its source: industrial or non-industrial. This article draws upon TCEQ regulations, guidance documents, and conversations with TCEQ personnel to clarify these two primary sources of waste in Texas. More... |
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Maintaining and Submitting Copies of the Contingency Plan
40 CFR 265.53 of the USEPA regulations requires an LQG to do three things with its Contingency Plan:
- Keep it up-to-date.
- Maintain on-site.
- Submit to emergency responders.
Of course, nothing with the regulations is ever that easy. Read this short article to learn all that is required. More...
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The PHMSA's Operation Classification  Looks at the Rail Transportation of Bakken Crude Oil
Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has led to the recovery of vast amounts of oil from the Bakken formation in North Dakota and Canada. Some of which is shipped by rail throughout North America. Fires caused by derailments have caused the PHMSA & FRA to look more closely at this specific type of crude oil. More...
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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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NEW! A Conditional Exclusion for CO2 in Geologic Sequestration Activities
Announced January 31, 2014 and effective March 4th, CO2 for geologic sequestration is conditionally excluded from the definition of hazardous waste under RCRA. More...
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 The RCRA Exclusion From Definition as a Hazardous Waste
Instead of the usual text-heavy article, I offer a concise explanation of this exclusion from regulation in the form of a Power Point presentation. Take just a few moments to review this regulation.
40 CFR 261.4(b)(2) - Agriculture Waste Exclusion
You may be interested in viewing this and other presentations directly on SlideShare.
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More State Specific Regulations
This Month: Maryland!
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 Check this out! Funding Available for Training Through the Workforce Investment Act The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) provides funding in the form of grants to businesses and individuals who require training to enhance their job skills. That includes the HazMat Employee and Hazardous Waste Personnel training I provide. I encourage you to look into these sources - Federally provided but locally administered - to off-set your training costs. I'll be glad to assist you in any way. More... |
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What's Coming Down the Pipeline?
Hazardous waste management in the retail sector. Notices of application for PHMSA Special Permits. What else is in store for the regulations in the months ahead? Read about them - and more - in the Federal Register. More...
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From the Archives: Visibility Requirements for Vehicle Placards
Even though the season of road salt and slush is ending (for most of us) it's important for both shippers and carriers of HazMat to be aware of the regulations pertaining to the visibility of placards on a vehicle. That means it's time again for this article originally published May 2, 2012. More...
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Upcoming Training Seminars in your area
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"If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way."
- Napoleon Hill
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Three hours to compliance!
Click on the link to learn more or to register for Web-Based Training. |
A Testimonial from
OnsiteTraining
"Dan kept the material very organized. He is very knowledgeable of the material and makes sure to tie the presentation into the group's tasks and job functions."
- Joe Milliman, AGC Flat Glass NA in Spring Hill, KS
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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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Are State-Certified Labs Required for the Hazardous Waste Determination?
Are state-certified labs required for your hazardous waste determination? Wisconsin & Texas: yes. Missouri: no. Contact me to add your state to the database: State-certified labs. |
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.
February 4-6 in Spring Hill, KS
February 7 in Marshfield, MO
February 11 in Rolling Meadows, IL
May 9 in Cut Off, LA
...and more to schedule.
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Free Training Provided by the PHMSA
This is too good to pass up! I know I will make at least one of these FREE seminars and workshops by the PHMSA. What about you?
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