Annual Forum
April 10-13
2011
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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.
- Regulatory Review
- Communication & Analysis
- Networking
- Partnerships & BMP
- Advocacy
- Conferences and Meetings
To learn more about COSTHA Membership, click here.
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Plan now to attend the 2011 COSTHA Annual Forum, a unique opportunity to network with HazMat professionals, sharpen skills and increase knowledge.
- Network with Industry Leaders, Regulators, and other HazMat Professionals
- Share Best Practices with other HazMat professionals
- Learn, Explore and Exchange Ideas
- Obtain Domestic and International Regulatory Updates
- Benefit from Hazardous Materials Training provided by Leading Experts in the field that will help you meet the regulatory requirements
- Review Exhibits of the latest Technology and Regulatory Compliance Publications, Products, and Services
- Avoid costly fines and save money with advance notification of changes to domestic and international regulations
Click here for more information, or contact COSTHA at (703)451-4031 mail@costha.com
RECENT ACTIVITY
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 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.
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
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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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.Read more...
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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