USA Two recent final rules published by PHMSA make a number of changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Those in scope of the rules are advised to check carefully to see if their operations are affected
LITHIUM BATTERIES The importance of the hazards posed by lithium batteries in the air transport chain can be gauged from the turnout at a recent two-day workshop organised by IATA. There were some surprises in store for attendees
CONFERENCE REPORT RIPA and IPANA pooled their annual meetings this year, giving the US packaging professional a much bigger bang for his or her buck. Paul W Rankin reports on what was a thoroughly fascinating few days in Florida
CONFERENCE REPORT DGAC’s Annual Conference decamped to Nashville this year, presenting a novel mix of sessions covering regulatory updates, training issues and interactive workshops. As usual, there was plenty to discuss
The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) this past October 22 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) under docket HM-233C
The US Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to amend its Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to adopt new mandatory marking standards for parcels containing mailable hazardous materials.
INLAND WATERWAYS Practical implementation of the ADN Regulations can show up weaknesses and oversights in the rules. CBRB’s Robert Tieman shares some observations on the good and bad aspects of the latest version of ADN, due to enter force on January 1, 2013
US PHMSA has published its proposals to bring HMR into line with the latest amendments to international regulations due to take effect next year. As usual, it is planning to leave a number of new provisions on the shelf
