The Hazardous Material Regulation zRegulation by both EPA and DOT as directed by Congress. RCRA 3003(b) directs any Hazmat transportation regulation be consistent with the Hazmat Transportation Act and the Hazmat Transportation Uniform Safety Act

The Hazardous Material Regulation zThe HMTA is promulgated in 49CFR , and address: zemergency regulations znotification, incident reports zshipping papers, placarding zlabeling, training, etc.

The Hazardous Material Regulation z171-General Information, Definitions, Applicability z172-Hazardous Material Table, HazComm, Emergency Response z173-Shippers General Requirements for shipments and packaging.

The Hazardous Material Regulation z174 - Carriage by rail z175 - Carriage by aircraft z176 - Carriage by vessel z177 - Carriage by public highway z178 - Specifications for packaging z179 - Specifications for tank cars z180 - Continuing Quals/Maint

The Hazardous Material Regulation zOther related Agencies or Laws: zEPA yRCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, zOSHA: yHAZWOPER, HAZCOM,

The Hazardous Material Regulation zThe last major update to the HMR occurred this year with HM215b zThis law made over 200 changes to the existing standard. zMost were minor changes zA major revision in 1990 brought the US in line with the UN

The HMR General Requirements zNo person may offer, accept for transportation, or transport a material unless it is properly classed, packaged, marked, etc zNo transport unless material is properly handled or exempted (49CFR107)

The HMR General Requirements zNo person may represent packaging as meeting the HMR if it has not been tested, even if the package is not to be used for HM zPersons functioning in parts 178, 179, or 180 must be approved in accordance with that part of HMR

The HMR General Requirements zNo person shall mark any vehicle or container as containing HM unless it is actually present. zNo person shall unlawfully alter, remove, deface labels, placards, documents required the HMR

The HMR Hazardous Waste (171.3) zNo person may accept for transportation, transport, or deliver HW unless: y the motor vehicle has been marked as such (390.21) even if placards are not required. yHW is manifested per ythe quanitity is delivered properly.

The HMR Hazardous Waste (171.3) zFederal law specifies penalties up to 25,000 fine and five years in prison for the willful discharge of hazardous waste at other than designated facilities zBe aware that both the EPA and DOT have armed US Marshalls.

The HMR Marine Pollutants (171.4) zMaterials known to be toxic to aquatic organisms. zSpecial Provisions resulting from 1973 International Convention for Preventing Pollution from Ships zNon-bulk packages are exempted on highways, rail, or aircraft.

The HMR Notice of Incident (171.15) zRequired when: ya person is killed or hospitalized ypublic evacuation, $50,000 damage ytrans. artery or facility closed yroutine flight pattern altered yradioactive or infectious yother

The HMR Notice of Incident (171.15) zReported to: yDOT yCHEMTREC yCDC (if infectious) yEPA (if RQ regardless of above conditions)

The HMR Notice of Incident (171.15) zRequired Information: yname of person making report yname and address of carrier yphone number of person reporting ydate, time, location of incident yextent of any injuries yclass, name, and quantity of HM

The HMR Notice of Incident (171.15) zCarriers and Shippers are required to support investigations and special studies. All records and info must be made available. zIn response to a DOT inquiry, full, true and correct answers must be provided with 30 days.

The HMR Training zAll Hazmat employees must receive training zTraining may be provided by the employer or private sources zEmployers shall ensure each Hazmat employee is tested to certify their knowledge on HMR

The HMR Training Must Include zGeneral Awareness Training zFunction Specific Training zSafety Training zDriver Training (if applicable) zMode of Transport Training

HMR General Awareness Training zFamiliarity with the General Provisions of the HMR zAbility to Recognize and identify HM that are marked labeled or otherwise packaged.

HMR Function Specific Training zProvides the employee with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the their specific job under the HMR zTraining required under OSHa or EPA may meet these requirements

HMR Safety Training zEmergency Response zEmployee Protection (OSHA) PPE zSpecific measures implemented by the employer to prevent worker exposure zMethods and procedures to avoid accidents

HMR Driver Training zCovered in the Carriage by Public Highway section of the standard zAddresses vehicle operation zReferences driver quals (CDL) zMust include knowledge of Hazmat handled and response

HMR Mode Specific Training zCarriage by aircraft/rail yCarriers/connecting carriers must provide training to HM employees zCarriage by vessel yCarriers/connecting carriers must provide training to HM employees yDocumentation must kept on board

HMR Training Periodicity/Records zTraining must be within 90 days of employment or assignment zRefresher training every 2 years zTraining from previous employers acceptable if documented. zDocumentation: name, date, description, instructor, grade

HMR Introduction Discussion zWhat Title of the CFR covers transportation of HazMats? zWhat part of the standard addresses carriage by aircraft? zWhat part of the standard addresses carriage by vessel? zWhat incidents are reportable?

HMR Introduction Discussion zWho are Hazmat transportation incidents reported to? zWhat information must be in these reports? zWhat are the max penalties associated with the HMR

HMR Introduction Discussion zWhen can Hazmat be transported without papers/placards? zDo all hazardous waste vehicles have to be placarded? zCan I sell my drums marked as DOT spec for solid wastes if they fail DOT testing.

HMR Introduction Discussion zCan I change the color of my DOT package labels to contrast with my packaging. zWhat standard addresses the classification and manifesting of hazardous wastes?