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Generators of hazardous waste are not

Transporters of hazardous waste are required to follow the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and individual state regulations thereof. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delegates primary responsibility of implementing RCRA’s hazardous waste program to individual states.

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) apply to the transportation and offering of hazardous materials in commerce.  Because of the inherent risks involved, handling of hazardous materials is regulated at all levels of government.  As such, Shippers and carriers of hazardous materials are not only subject to the federal HMR, but are also required to follow individual state regulations.  In general, no person may offer or accept hazardous materials

All-cargo airlines have been getting more attention from U.S. regulators. Recent activity by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to affect both air cargo pilots and air cargo screening.

Pilot Fatigue Litigation

Customs regulations require bonds to be filed by the importer of record, warehouseman, and/or other custodians of merchandise, to ensure compliance with a variety of obligations related to the entry, transportation, and storage of imported goods. If there is a breach of an obligation under the bond, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may issue a claim for liquidated damages.

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Expanded Airline Passenger Protections Take Effect

Helene Bradley discusses difficulties that may arise under a government contract.