Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019 – What You Need to Know
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, including Section 901 entitled the “Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019,” was signed into law in 2021 with an upcoming expected implementation date in Q3 of 2023. The Act required the Consumer Product Safety Commission to implement a final rule requiring flame mitigation…
READ MOREOnline Store for Hazardous Material Packaging
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C.L. Smith, a one-stop shop for rigid packaging distribution, manufacturing, custom design, and hazardous material packaging, has launched its online store www.shop.clsmith.com. The store will initially offer the 4GV/Variation 2 Packaging as well as Special Permit Packaging product lines available from HAZPlus, a division of C.L. Smith. “We…
READ MOREPHMSA Final Rule HM-215P
On July 26, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published the final ruling on Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards rulemaking, HM-215P. This memo provides a high-level overview of the changes. Also published was an article related to the PHMSA Final Rule HM-215P which can be found…
READ MORESafety Advisory Notice: Disposal & Recycling of Lithium Batteries
Safety Advisory Notice from the United States Department of Transportation & PHMSA In an effort to raise awareness of the dangers related to shipping lithium batteries for recycling or disposal, the US Department of Transportation has issued a Safety Advisory Notice. Download the full notice here >> Lithium batteries (including…
READ MOREPackaging Tape Notice of Enforcement
Released May 2, 2022, from the U.S. Department of Transportation NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION REGARDING PACKAGING TAPE The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will exercise regulatory enforcement discretion for any person who affixes tape of a different type than…
READ MOREShipping Lithium-Ion Battery Updates
Did you know there is a change coming for battery shipping? Check out the details below regarding shipping lithium-ion battery updates. As of April 1, 2022, lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries or cells shipped separately will no longer be accepted for air transportation when prepared under Section II of the relevant IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Packing Instruction. This…
READ MOREU.S. Civil Penalties Updated March 21, 2022
Please take note that PHMSA has updated the maximum and minimum civil penalties for a known violation of the HMR in March of 2022. The maximum civil penalty of $84,425 was increased to $89,425 per violation. If the violation results in death, serious illness, severe injury, substantial property damage, the…
READ MOREHAZMAT Packaging
HAZMAT packaging is a safe and efficient way to transport hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste. Common containers for hazardous material packaging include; drums, intermediate bulk containers, pails, and bottles. These packages are often contained in a secondary packaging of corrugate. The transportation of these materials is regulated by the United…
READ MOREFireworks Shipping
Fireworks shipping is regulated by the Department of Transportation, and we’re here to help! HAZPlus, a division of the C.L. Smith company is a leading provider of hazardous material packaging. As a member of APA for over 14 years, we understand the requirements of the fireworks industry. Shipping Fireworks –…
READ MOREDisinfectant Product Packaging, The EPA, & Consumer Availability
As America begins to reopen, the EPA is working to make it easier for consumers. A quick comparison of the disinfectant product packaging to the EPA’s List N Tool allows smartphone users to ensure the product is effective against SARS-CoV-2. “In support of President Trump’s plan to reopen America, EPA…
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