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:
- manufacturers
- shippers
- distributors
- carriers by all modes
- freight forwarders
- trainers
- packaging manufacturers
- others
Learn more about COSTHA Membership
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.
- Regulatory Review
- Communication & Analysis
- Networking
- Partnerships & BMP
- Advocacy
- Conferences and Meetings
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2014 COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo
April 6-9, 2014
Hilton DeSoto ~ Savannah, GA
If youre committed to enhancing your compliance program, plan now to attend the
2014 COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo - the place to be!
- Top-notch speakers include leading industry experts and government regulators.
- Training sessions provide valuable and timely information ranging from domestic
and international regulatory updates to best practices. - Industry roundtables allow for an exchange of ideas on the safe transport of
dangerous goods as well as current and emerging issues. - Countless networking opportunities abound to meet informally with U.S.
and international regulators, industry experts, and your peers. - Expo showcase of the latest technology and services for hazmat/DG professionals
from a wide variety of suppliers.
This is one event you wont want to miss!
Click here for more information, or contact COSTHA at (703)451-4031 mail@costha.com
President Signs Two-Year Highway Bill (07.2012) - click here for summary.
Guide to Limited Quantities Revised (07.2012)
Guide to Limited Quantities (03.2012)
Special Permit 9275 Alcohol Exemption
COSTHA submits comments to NPRM HM-233C to incorporate Special Permit 9275
US DOT PHMSA Notice of Extension of Implementation Date of for the marking of packages is being delayed
until July 1, 2013 (06. 22.2012)
Petition to Modify Special Permit 9275 (04.04.2012)
COSTHA Petition to Modify Special Permit 9275 - Notice to Permit Holders (02. 24. 2012)
Notice to Permit Holders re: Petition to Modify the Special Permit (02.06. 2012)
The US DOT PHMSA has assigned a petition number (P-1585) to COSTHA’s June 14, 2011 petition - 01.05. 2012)
PHMSA Re-evaluation letter (08.18.2011)
COSTHA Media Release - SP9275 (07.14.2011)
(07.07. 2011)
Petition to incorporate SP9275 into HMR
DOT SP 9275 Show Cause Letter (06.15.2011)
Lithium Batteries
Coalition implores DOT to enforce lithium battery regulations (June 21, 2011)
Coalition Urges DOT Crack Down on Lithium Battery Shippers That Violate Air Safety Regulations (June 22, 2011)
Trade associations urge better enforcement of rules governing battery shipments (June 22, 2011)
HM-224F Lithium Battery Comments 5.11.2012
ACTIVE PETITIONS
The North American Automotive Hazmat Action Committee (NAAHAC) petition - Rulemaking pursuant to 49 CFR, Part 106, Subpart B, 106.95, and requesting amendments to 49 CFR, Part 172.166.
Click here to read the petition
COSTHA Reverse Logistics petition - Rulemaking pursuant to 49 CFR, Part 106,
Subpart B, 106.95, and requesting amendment to 49 CFR, Parts 171
and 173.
Click here to read the petition
HM-233B - Revisions of Special Permits Procedures
COSTHA recently submitted an appeal to the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) final rule HM-233B, Hazardous Materials Transportation: Revisions of Special Permits Procedures, published on January 5, 2011.
Please click here to view the COSTHA comments.
HM-206F - Shipping Paper Changes re: Emergency Response Telephone Numbers Effective October 1, 2010
As a reminder, the US DOT Rulemaking HM-206F regarding new Requirements for Emergency Response Telephone Numbers on Shipping Papers becomes effective October 1, 2010
Summary
With few exceptions, hazardous materials shipping papers are required to include a telephone number where emergency responders can obtain product-specific information in the event of an incident during transportation. This number may connect directly to either the initial shipper/offerer of the material or to a contract Emergency Response Information Provider (ERI).
Click here to read a memo from COSTHA Administrator and Sr. Technical Consultant John Currie - July 30, 2010
Click here to read a memo from COSTHA Administrator and Sr. Technical Consultant John Currie - October 1, 2010
July 12, 2010
COSTHA filed comments on PHMSA’s HM-231A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Hazardous Materials; Packages Intended for Transport by Aircraft.Click here to read the comments
July 2, 2010
COSTHA filed comments on PHMSA's ANPRM HM-242 Hazardous Materials Regulations: Combustible Liquids.Click here to read the comments
March 10, 2010
COSTHA filed comments on Lithium Battery NPRM, HM-224F. COSTHA identified 10 areas of interest, including areas of support (e.g. new shipping names, watt hour adoption, UN 38.3 testing harmonization) and disagreement (e.g. design type testing, elimination of small battery exceptions by air, compliance date), and raise significant questions regarding the Cost/Benefit Analysis done to support implementation of the NPRM. We are proud to note that our submittal is an amalgam of comments received by our NAAHAC, Air Carrier Roundtable, Life Sciences groups as well as retail, distribution, and transport members. We feel these comments represent our membership as a whole.Click here to read the comments.
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.
Full Article... Source Document 1...
Blueprint for Success
With 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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Warning! Dangerous Lack of Support for Hazmat Professionals Ahead - click here to read article from Inbound Logistics magazine published December 2011.
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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