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Promoting the Growth and Development for the safe, secure and efficient transportation of dangerous goods.

COSTHA is a dynamic organization representing those associated with the hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation industry, including:

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COSTHA and its members promote regulatory compliance and the safe, secure and efficient transportation of dangerous goods transport.

Founded in 1972, COSTHA provides its members with an environment that encourages and promotes growth and development of its members as Hazardous Materials Professionals.

COSTHA members set the agenda and determine priorities that serve the common good of the companies and professionals in our industry.

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 COSTHA Submits Comments to US Congressional  Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure

September 23, 2009
COSTHA submitted comments to the US Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure noting the criticality of the Competent Authority Approval and Special Permitting process to ensuring safety in the transportation chain and to continued operations within US industry.

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DOT Steps Up Enforcement on Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries
DOT Steps Up Enforcement on Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries
The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and Federal Aviation Administration have issued a notice alerting shippers and carriers to the importance of transporting lithium batteries safely.
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Enhancing The Image of the DG Professional
Blueprint for Success
blueprint for success coverWith its strategic plan, Blueprint for Success, COSTHA, members and partner organizations are elevating the recognition of the critical function of the Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Professional.
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Reverse Logistics Initiative
Background Statement
Substances and articles regulated by Title 49 of the Code of Federal regulations (49 CFR) as hazardous materials are distributed from manufacturing facilities to various wholesale and retail outlets for sale to consumers. Many of these products meet the classification criteria of ORM-D and are shipped under the proper shipping name Consumer Commodity. Some of these products exceed the quantities authorized as consumer commodities and are packaged, marked, labeled and transported in accordance with applicable regulations. Some products are distributed as authorized under the terms of a DOT Exemption.
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