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One more time around the sun! I can't wait to get started in 2018! The tail end of 2017 was slow for me. Too slow. But, I was able to get a lot of other business done and spend time with my family. Now it's time to get to work!
2018 promises to be very busy. If your business is still in the doldrums due to post-holiday lethargy, take advantage of this break to schedule the regulatory training you must have yourself - and provide for your employees - in 2018.
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 General Packing Requirements of USDOT - again!
I'm going to keep this one up another month. It's important for shippers of hazmat to be aware of these general packing requirements. Too important to publish only once. If you don't have time to read it now, bookmark it and come back to it when you do. Everyone who ships hazmat must be familiar with the
general packing requirements of the USDOT.
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| Reorganization of Federal Regulations Under the Generator Improvements Rule Now you see 'em...Several of the 60+ changes to the regulations of the USEPA created by the Generator Improvements Rule were the reorganization of the regulations themselves. Regulations for EPA identification numbers that used to be at 40 CFR 262.12 are now in 262.18. And there are many more. Confused? Don't be. My short article identifies all the changes in one easy to read table. More... |
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Summary of Significant Changes to the 2016 Edition of the IMDG Code - and more!
The 2016 Edition of the IMDG Code is mandatory for the transportation of dangerous goods by vessel in 2018. Review the significant changes
here.
And while we're at it, view this simple
infographic that identifies the optional and mandatory editions of the IMDG Code for every year from 2016 to 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions that should be asked but aren't. So I ask them for you!
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RCRA's 50 Foot Rule Revised by the Generator Improvements Rule
A large quantity generator of hazardous waste now has an option if they are unable to maintain their ignitable (D001) or reactive (D003) hazardous waste at least 50' from their property line. More... |
| I don't just write articles!  My YouTube channel is filled with informational videos on a variety of regulatory topics. Curious about universal waste in California? How about the operation of a TSDF for hazardous waste? It's in there, with more being added every day.
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Quick Links
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Upcoming Webinar Training
Want site-specific training for your employees but can't schedule
Onsite Training? Then consider site-specific
Webinar Training scheduled at your convenience. Less cost. Less hassle. Full compliance.
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Compliance without leaving your office!
Click on the link to learn more or to register for Web-Based Training.
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Customer Testimonials
"Great preparation! Kept class entertaining. Very professional."
- David Schreiber with Finisar Corporation in Allen, TX
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in Your Area
January 5 & 6 in South San Francisco, CA
January 8 & 9 in Columbus, OH
January 10 & 11,in Pittsburgh, PA
A good start for 2018!
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