HM-215K Harmonization of PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations with International Standards for Dangerous Goods

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is scheduled to publish docket HM-215K tomorrow regarding the harmonization of U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations with the United Nations Recommendations, IMDG Code and ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.

International standards will be adopted by the Hazardous Materials Regulations that include changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport limited quantities and vessel stowage requirements.

Voluntary compliance begins on January 1, 2011.

Mandatory compliance with the amendmends adopted in HM-215K begins on January 1, 2012.

To read the full docket HM-215K regarding harmonization, please click on the link below:

Harmonization docket HM-215K

IATA Addendum to the 52nd Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations

IATA has recently published an addendum to the 52nd edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations.

The amendments found within are effective January 1, 2011 and are highlighted in yellow.

To view the addendum, click on the link below:

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Addendum 52nd Edition

FedEx FX-18 FREE Webinar on December 7, 2010 to Help You Comply with IATA 2011 Regulations

Have you seen the new upcoming FedEx operator variation FX-18 in the 2011 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual, effective January 10, 2010?

What is it?

Do you have concerns about it and how it may affect your business?

Does it even affect your business at all?

How you will comply with FX-18?

Do you already comply and not know it?

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. and DG Supplies, Inc. are teaming up to bring you a FREE informative webinar that specifically addresses these questions and this operator variation.

The free webinar on December 7, 2010 will discuss the following:

• What is FedEx operator variation FX-18?
• Who will it affect?
• What will it affect?
• What are your available solutions?

The 30-minute webinar will also include a brief Q&A session with participants and our panel of regulatory specialists who deal with hazardous materials regulations on a daily basis to address any additional concerns regarding this variation.

If you would like to attend this free webinar, please register here.

We look forward to speaking with you!

FedEx FX-18 Variation for Dangerous Goods Shipper's Declarations Effective January 10, 2011

The 52nd edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for 2011 introduces a new operator variation FX-18 from Federal Express® that will require all shipper's declarations (dangerous goods declarations) to be prepared using specific methods.

FX-18 reads as the following:

Beginning January 10, 2011, FedEx Express will require all Shipper's Declarations originating in the U.S., excluding all 023 air waybill shipments, to be prepared using only the following methods:

(a) FedEx approved vendor software application;
(b) preapproved shipper proprietary software; or
(c) FedEx Express Automated Shipping Solutions that have dangerous goods error checks.

Note:
A list of approved DG Shipping application vendors can be reviewed at www.fedex.com/us; dangerous goods (keyword). Shipper declaration "templates" from FedEx Express will no longer be accepted.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods is listed as an approved vendor for software applications by FedEx.

Our ShipHazmat software and web application generates compliant dangerous goods declarations and packaging using built-in regulatory logic, improving your business' work flow by

• standardizing the interpretation of regulatory guidelines for air transport,
• eliminating the need for templates and typewriters, and
• reducing the timely risk and cost of rejected shipments.

We offer annual subscriptions and one-time usage plans for occasional shippers.

All Bureau of Dangerous Goods software includes our friendly and American-based technical support system featuring live representatives on the phone or via e-mail.

FAA proposes $140,000 penalty for undeclared cargo by K-Mart

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently proposed a $140,000.00 civil penalty against K-Mart, Inc. for allegedly offering two packages to UPS for transportation by air of undeclared hazardous materials (or dangerous goods). The packages were not marked, classified or labeled in accordance with the regulations for transporting hazmat by aircraft.

The packages contained nail polish (classified as paint, a flammable liquid) and aerosol sun block (a flammable gas).

To read the full story, please go to the FAA's website for the official press release.

ShipHazmat complies with new FX-18 variation by FedEx as an approved vendor for dangerous goods declarations

Synopsis
As a long-standing leader in regulatory compliance hazmat software, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is an approved vendor by FedEx® for its ShipHazmat® software and web applications.

Description
Effective, January 10, 2011, FedEx is requiring all dangerous goods declarations to be created using one of the following methods:

• FedEx-approved vendor for software applications,
• pre-approved shipper-proprietary software, or
  
• FedEx automated shipping solutions that dangerous goods edit checks (e.g. FedEx Ship Manager®).

ShipHazmat already is an approved vendor by FedEx, and is available as a standalone software program and internet-based application with annual subscriptions and one-time options for occasional shippers of dangerous goods.

Operator variation FX-18 in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations of the 52nd edition describes this new requirement by FedEx.

HM-206F and USG-12 Clarification from IATA

IATA recently published a document regarding the U.S. DOT PHMSA final rule HM-206F. Due to some confusion of accepting dangerous goods declarations by carriers and forwarders, the IATA document provides clarification on Emergency Response Information (ERI).

Essentially, a Registered Name or Contract Number with the Emergency Response Information must appear on the shipper's declaration if the original shipper's name (company name) does not otherwise appear on the shipping document.

For more information, please read the full guidance document published by IATA on HM-206F and USG-12.