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EPA publishes revision to hazmat chemical reporting
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a final rule with what it said are minor revisions to the Emergency Planning Notification, Emergency Release Notification and Hazardous Chemical Reporting regulations
Improved Loading Methods, Equipment Credited with HazMat Accident Drop
Greg Rhoads, director of chemical safety for CSX Transportation, reported good news at the 4th annual Chemical Transportation and Distribution Conference January 11-13 in Houston, Texas. Despite more hazardous materials being handled by railroads, the accident rate is dropping.He attributed part of the reduction to shippers and carriers improving loading procedures and equipment. And, he emphasized
NACD asks for modifications to DHS hazmat list
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has filed comments on the Department of Homeland SecurityÂ’s (DHS) chemical facility anti-terrorism standards related to a list of chemicals and quantities that trigger a facility's requirement to fill out a
Californian Pleads Guilty To Illegal HazMat Disposal
Olumbamidele Dada of Pasadena CA pleaded guilty March 13 to violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by illegally disposing of hazardous materials. In 1994, Dada arranged with a shipper in Wilmington CA to transport thousands of containers of chemicals to Nigeria for resale. The highly toxic, corrosive, and flammable chemicals, which were old and declared to be were purchased from the
Chemtrec Upgrades Hazmat Emergency Information Services
FOR MORE than 30 years, Chemtrec (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center) has been providing the crucial information needed to assist emergency response personnel in handling hazardous materials incidents in the safest possible manner. It is a mission that Chemtrec personnel perform extremely well. On average, Chemtrec (www.chemtrec.org) handles 22,000 hazmat incidents annually. The organization
Hazmat security comments filed by National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) | Bulk Transporter
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has filed comments with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on a notice of proposed rulemaking to narrow the list of materials subject to security plan requirements, according to NACD information
NACD recommends contract number for shipper hazmat contact
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is recommending that the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) not require
LeSaint Logistics acquiring Chemical Logistics Inc
Third-party logistics provider, LeSaint Logistics, announces the asset acquisition of Chemical Logistics Inc, a 3PL specialist in warehousing and distribution of hazmat and non-hazmat chemicals
Dow receives hazmat prevention award
Dow receives hazmat prevention award
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) files comments on HAZMAT loading, unloading | Bulk Transporter | March 2008
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has expressed support for performance standards to address hazmat product loading and unloading
Penske Logistics receives recognition as Best 3PL
Penske Logistics announced it was honored with eyefortransportÂ’s Best 3PL for Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals & Hazmat Award. Eyefortransport is a global provider of logistics and transportation information
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) files comments on hazmat fee increases | Bulk Transporter
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has raised concerns about a federal proposal to increase hazmat fees for 2009-2010 and the following years
CASS version lightens inspection workload
HazMat Systems Inc (HMSI) is offering a new, more versatile model of Chemical Acoustic Signature System (CASS). The new model was designed to easily obtain readings from hard-to-reach areas, such as in between drums and compartments in tanker trucks. The new CASS unit was unveiled at the Security Summit, a chemical industry meeting sponsored by the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association
Chemical Acoustic Signature System a non-intrusive tool
HazMat Systems Inc (HMSI) has launched CASS (Chemical Acoustic Signature System), a non-intrusive chemical identification system that quickly identifies and measures the contents of sealed containers without having to open them. CASS is intended to advance current methods for screening and sorting hazardous chemicals to support site security guidelines. CASS uses a series of ultrasonic pulses to measure
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) hails ruling affirming railroadÂ’s hazmat obligation
In response to the recent decision by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) that the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has an obligation to provide rates and service to US Magnesium LLC (USM) of Utah to transport chlorine to destinations in Louisiana and Texas, the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) issued
New Canadian Hazmat Regulations Topic For Meeting
Canada's new transportation of dangerous goods regulations, Clear Language, is the topic for a meeting scheduled November 5-6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The event is being organized by the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association (CCPA), in cooperation with Transport Canada, the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the Crop
Hazmat trucking information, news | Bulk Transporter
View news and information related to transporting hazardous materials, including spill prevention, regulations and other data.
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