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Usually this is the time of year when my business picks back up after the summer doldrums. It seems that everyone is in a rush to get their Hazardous Waste Personnel or HazMat Employee Training completed before the end of the year. If that's you, you're in luck! I still have plenty of openings available for Onsite Training. I have Training Seminars scheduled through the end of 2014 and into 2015. I have two "Public" Training Webinars each month and can schedule one just for you at your convenience. Please review your options and contact me for a free training consultation.
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What's Wrong With This Picture? 
A news report of a leak of sodium hydroxide from a truck parked behind a Lowe's in South Bend, IN prompted this review of the information and the identification of a potential violation of the HMR. More...
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 State-Specific Regulations
This Month - Nevada!
This article doesn't look at just one facet of environmental compliance in Nevada, it takes the whole kit and caboodle! If you're looking for a summation of the RCRA regulations in Nevada and how the state regulations vary from the Federal, than look no further. All... |
 Labeling & Marking of Universal Waste Containers Name and initial date of accumulation, right? Should be easy, but it isn't. Read this short article and ensure you are labeling and marking your universal waste containers properly. |
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Identifying HazMat on the Highway 
Placards, markings, type of packaging, transport vehicle...It can all tell you something about a shipment of HazMat if you know where to look. In this article I explore the hazard communication methods displayed by two trucks I spied on my return trip from Columbus, OH. More...
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Special Wastes v. Bentsen & Bevill Wastes
Did you ever have one of those unanswered questions that did not negatively impact your performance but vexed you all the same. For me, this was it. Read my short article and see if you now share my satisfaction of this question crossed off the list. More...
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 The Additional Description on a HazMat Shipping Paper
If you are offering for transportation a HazMat that is also a Reportable Quantity (RQ) of a Hazardous Substance, then you must describe it on the shipping paper. The requirements of this additional description can be found in 49 CFR 172.203(c) and are explained here.
Everyone can learn something from this short slideshow.
49 CFR 172.203(c) The Additional Description for an RQ of a Hazardous Substance
You may be interested in viewing this and other presentations directly on SlideShare.
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Are State-Certified Labs Required for the Hazardous Waste Determination?
Let's all pitch in to build a nationwide list of the state environmental agencies and their requirement - or lack of a requirement - to use a state certified lab for the hazardous waste determination. Contact me to add your state to the database: State-certified labs for the hazardous waste determination. |
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Status of the Solvent Wipes Exclusion in Your State 
What will your state do with about this conditional exclusion from RCRA regulation published by USEPA? Includes recently updated information about Louisiana and a link to the USEPA database on this topic. Read this article to see if your state has taken a position. If you don't see anything for your state, ask me.
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The Transportation of Bakken Crude Oil and the Regulations of the PHMSA & FRA
 The transportation by rail of significant quantities of crude oil from the Bakken shale deposits have posed a serious safety and regulatory issue for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA) Refer to this database for up-to-date information regarding this topic.
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Wastes Produced by the Exploration, Production, and Development of Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Geothermal Energy
There is a long list of what is commonly referred to as E&P Wastes. A conditional exclusion at 40 CFR 261.4(b)(5) provides relief from management as a hazardous waste for some of them, but not all. I've accumulated some information here to help those in the industry determine the regulatory status of their waste:
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How Does PHMSA/USDOT Define a Bulk Packaging? 
The mystery is over! Read this short article and you'll know the difference between a bulk & non-bulk packaging, what can be a bulk packaging, and what cannot. More...
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What's Coming Down the Pipeline?
Complying with the current regulations is enough of a challenge. You also must be aware of future regulations that may impact your operations. How? By becoming familiar with the announcements from the regulatory agencies (EPA, PHMSA, FAA, FRA, & FMCSA) in the Federal Register. I've recently expanded and improved the information I provide to better serve you. Please take a moment to look at the following:
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Upcoming Training Seminars in your area
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"I think of every tree as a work of art."
- Adeline Stoehr
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Three hours and $189 to compliance!
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- Phil Doyle, Kinder Morgan in Shorewood, IL
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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.
September 20 in Reno, NV
October 16 in St. Louis, MO
October 18 in Cut Off, LA
October 29 in Temecula, CA
November 13 in Monroe, WI
...and more to schedule.
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Archive of Past Newsletters
New to my Newsletter? Want to see what you've missed? 12 months worth of past issues are waiting for you.
Please feel free to include a link to them from your website or blog. More...
August 2014
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If you ship HazMat by air (Domestic or International) you will require training every two years per IATA DGR 1.5.0.
If you ship HazMat internationally by vessel you must provide training every three years per IMO DGR 1.3.
I can provide this training!
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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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Free Training Provided by the PHMSA
Well, the two-day workshops provided free-of-charge by the PHMSA are done for 2014. (I was there in Newark, DE, were you?) And there are only two one day workshops remaining (here). Stay tuned for more great opportunities in 2015!
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