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A December newsletter can be a challenge what with all of the Holidays and cramming in last minute projects; but here it is! If you have any plans at all for training in 2015 - for Hazardous Waste Personnel or HazMat Employees - be sure to contact me now! Otherwise, I hope you continue to read and enjoy my newsletter. |
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The Placarding Requirements of 49 CFR 172.516
One article. Eighteen photos of placards. Eight potential violations of the HMR. Take a look at this article summarizing the requirements of 49 CFR 172.516. More...
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State-Specific Regulations. This Month: Michigan! 
Back to Michigan and back to the Solvent Contaminated Wipes Rule. Read this article to learn how the Federal Rule will be enforced by the MDEQ. More... |
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The use of a Special Permit on a Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle
Anyone who uses a special permit or is interested in using one should read this interesting article about one specific special permit I saw in use. More... |
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What can a Generator do About its Cradle-to-Grave Responsibility for Hazardous Waste?
The answer is, "Not much." But there are some things a generator of hazardous waste can do to ensure that the transporter and final disposal site for their hazardous waste are in compliance with the regulations. Here are some tips.
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The Meaning of the Symbols in Column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table
They look like a string of meaningless alpha-numerics. But they are symbols that represent restrictions, requirements, and exceptions not found elsewhere in the HMR. Learn what you need to know to categorize them for your better understanding. More...
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I don't just write articles!
I've uploaded 48 presentations - and counting - to SlideShare. They're concise and cover a range of topics.
Also, my channel on YouTube is just getting started - only 3 uploads. Here you can view short videos and learn about the regulations.
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Are State-Certified Labs Required for the Hazardous Waste Determination? - Recently Updated!
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 - Recently Updated!
What will your state do with about this conditional exclusion from RCRA regulation published by USEPA? 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 has 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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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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A Conditional Exclusion From  Hazardous Waste for Mining Overburden
USEPA regulations allow for the conditional exclusion from regulation for certain materials. In this case, mining overburden is not a hazardous waste - though it remains a solid waste - if it meets the conditions of 40 CFR 261.4(b)(3). More...
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The BioHazard Marking
In addition to the Infectious Substance HazMat Label, the HMR includes a reference to the BioHazard Marking. Read here to learn what it is, when it is to be used, and what it should look like. More... |
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Upcoming Training Seminars in your area
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"There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace."
- Aldo Leopold
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in Your Area
Onsite Training was much less frequent during the holiday season. Contact me now to schedule Onsite Training in 2015!
January 15-17 in Martin, SC
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Archive of Past Newsletters
New to my Newsletter? Want to see what you've missed? Thanks to Constant Contact I now have an archive page for all of my past newsletters.
Please feel free to include a link to them from your website or blog.
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If you ship HazMat/Dangerous Goods by air (Domestic or International) you will require training every two years per IATA DGR 1.5.0.
If you ship Dangerous Goods internationally by vessel you must provide training every three years per IMDG Code 1.3.
I can provide this training!
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I use MeetingBurner for my Training Webinars
I've been using MeetingBurner for my web-based training for over a year now and I think it's great. Give it a try!
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