IHMM Today, July 7, 2026

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IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: July 1 to 7, 2026  | EPA Aligns EPCRA Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting with OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard | EPA Superfund Program – RPM Bulletin 2025-02 | EPA on minor New Source Review permitting |  California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Transporters | IHMM’s Mentoring Program | Norfolk Southern Railway Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release |  The Certified Professional for June 25, 2026 |  IHMM Business Leaders Academy | 

• Lion
• DGI
• Certifications Matter – CHMM
• The Value of IHMM Credentials
• ISSM CHMM Prep Course
• EHS IHMM Safety Credentials
• Hazmat/Dangerous Goods Credentials
• Microcredentials/Emeritus/BadgeCert
• Follow IHMM on Social Media
• IHMM Credentials Accredited
• Need Help?
• IHMM Recent News
• Inside IHMM
• IHMM Foundation Insider Friend of the Institute: University of Cincinnati
• IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions
• Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer!
• IHMM Business Leaders Academy – September 9th
• Lights. Knowledge. Impact
• IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CDGP Professional Development
• IHMM at Upcoming Conferences 
• Professional Development – Earning CMPs
• IHMM Recertification Videos
• Support the Future of EHS
• IHMM Foundation Jobs Board – 10 Job Openings
• Research Resources for You – EPA Superfund  RPM Bulletin 2025-02
• IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 2,961,438 Messages for Jan-May
• Advertise with IHMM

• IHMM 2026 Salaries Survey Reports
• Connect – Collaborate – Get Hired
• IHMM Code of Ethics Video – New Code of Ethics One-Pager
• IHMM Mentors Support You
• IHMM Government Affairs
• Regulatory Updates
• CHEMTREC
• California DTSC – Hazmat Transportation in California
• Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
  • Environment News This Week July 1-7, 2026
  • EPA Superfund Program – RPM Bulletin 2025-02
  • EPA Aligns EPCRA Hazardous Chemical Inventory with OSHA’s Revised HazCom Standard
  • NTSB Preliminary Report on the Norfolk Southern Railway Derailment
  • LION
  • Workplace Safety News This Week July 1-7, 2026
  • Be a Safety Champion
  • Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
  • Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, July 1-7, 2026
• School Safety – Strategies to Prevent Online Child Exploitation
• ECHA – News from the European Chemicals Agency
• IHMM Store
• News from IHMM Affiliates
  • AHMP
  • AIHA – The Synergist
  • NSC
  • Advertise with IHMM
  • ASSP
• The Certified Professional for June 25, 2026
• IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
• NAHMMA

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® [CHMM®]

Stand out as a top-tier environmental professional with the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM®) credential from IHMM. Recognized under EPA regulation 40 CFR §312.10, the CHMM® proves your expertise, professionalism, and dedication to protecting people and the planet.

Corporations, universities, and government agencies rely on credentials like the CHMM® to identify leaders who stay ahead of complex environmental laws and regulations. Earning this credential shows you’re not just qualified—you’re committed to continuous growth and excellence in hazardous materials management.

Add CHMM® to your name and become the expert employers seek, the leader teams trust, and the professional who makes a difference.

Be recognized. Be respected. Be a CHMM®.

Learn more about the CHMM here.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS

• [BLOG] US EPA Aligns with HazCom, Impacts Tier II Reporting

• [VIDEO] All 9 Classes of Hazardous Materials Explained

• [BLOG] What Is Hazardous Waste Minimization and Why Is It Required?

• [VIDEO] Understanding P- and U-List Hazardous Waste

• [BLOG] Hazmat Essentials: Hazmat Security Training & DOT Compliance

• IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: July 1 to 7, 2026

• Strict Liability Under the CWA: What It Means for Industrial Stormwater Dischargers

• Water Issues on the Horizon in the Second Half of 2026

• EPA Seeks Information to Develop TSCA Regulation for Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos

• Bracewell Explains – Environmental Compliance Audits: Key Benefits for Managing Risk and Preventing Enforcement [Video]

• EPR California Draft Program Plan Open for Public Comment

• 2026 Lithium Battery Compliance: The Definitive Shipper’s Checklist

EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY

• Democrat leaders seek withdrawal of DOL’s proposed ‘joint employer’ changes

• EPA delays proposed rule on asbestos, says it needs more information

• Do these PPE ‘pain points’ sound familiar?

• Many power-line injuries involve workers in nonelectrical jobs: study

• Heat protections for workers: a regulatory update

• Private construction spending slid in May

• Building envelope is key to electrifying buildings, expert says

• What the data center boom is exposing about construction safety

• Judge permanently bars DOT from blocking Hudson Tunnel funds

• Trump taps acting Secretary Sonderling to lead DOL

• NYC mayor signs Executive Order on protecting workers from heat

• North Carolina updates process for whistleblower retaliation complaints

• Lawmakers balk at Nevada OSHA push to weaken job safety standards

• Smart Packaging Infrastructure Resolves Gaps In OSHA Hazard Communication Compliance

We thank the University of Cincinnati for its ongoing support of the IHMM Foundation and for being a Friend of the Institute.

Generosity is more than a gift; it is a statement of an individual’s commitment and dedication to growing the hazmat and EHS communities of practice.

Thanks to friends like the University of Cincinnati, the Foundation can provide certificants with access to vital educational and training programs, professional development opportunities, academic scholarships, networking, and more.

Together, we’re building a safer, stronger future.

Learn more about becoming a Friend of the Institute.

ABOUT University of Cincinnati

For IHMM certificants, this collaboration delivers a major advancement—OSHA’s recognition of the CSMP, CSHM & ASHM credentials, paired with more than 30 OSHA-endorsed training assets now available on the IHMM Professional Development platform. Together, these resources strengthen professional growth and make recertification more accessible than ever.

With these resources, IHMM certificants can:

•  Maintain and recertify credentials through OSHA-endorsed pathways
•  Build deeper knowledge in occupational safety and health
•  Rely on trusted training aligned with national standards and best practices

Visit the University of Cincinnati here

IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions for Jan 1, 2027

Heather Waldmann, CHMM, chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee, is pleased to release the Call for Nominations for 2026. IHMM’s Board is filling three seats as follows:

• One CSHM Board Member for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
• One CDGP Board Member for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
• One At-Large Board Member who may come from the ranks of the CHMM, CHMP, CDGP, CSHM, or CSMP,  for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027

• 2026 IHMM Nominations and Elections Process
• 2026 IHMM Call for Nominations
• 2026 IHMM Fillable Nominations Form
• IHMM Board of Directors Position Description

Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer Today!

The Excellence in EHS Management Award is a prestigious honor recognizing an outstanding Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to the profession. This is your opportunity to spotlight a true champion of workplace safety and environmental responsibility!

Presented by the Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), this award will be showcased at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo—one of the most influential safety events of the year.

What the Winner Receives:

 A distinguished commemorative plaque
 Recognition in an official press release and IHMM member communications

Nominate an EHS Leader

Nominations are open from March through July each year, and the 2025 award presentation will take place at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo, September 14-16, 2026, in Indianapolis!

Help us honor the best in the field—nominate a deserving EHS leader today!

For more information and the Excellence in EHS Management Award Nomination Form Go Here

IHMM Business Leaders Academy Starts September 9th

Lights. Knowledge. Impact. 

The IHMM Foundation is launching an exciting new initiative—a dynamic series of professional training videos designed to power your growth and advance your career.

These one-hour, high-impact learning modules will allow IHMM certificants to earn valuable CMPs—and that’s just the beginning.

Here’s where it gets even more exciting:
We’re inviting YOU to help create them.

If you have expertise to share, you can partner with us to develop these training videos—and earn CMPs for your contributions as a content creator. This is your opportunity to showcase your knowledge, build your professional reputation, and directly shape the future of education across the IHMM community.

Each course will include:

• A focused, one-hour training session
• A follow-on quiz to reinforce learning
• Direct alignment with IHMM certification blueprints

Whether you’re looking to earn CMPs, build your brand, or give back to the profession, this initiative puts you front and center.

Ready to lead, teach, and inspire?
Join us today and start the process of aligning your video topic with IHMM certifications.

 Sign up now and be part of something transformative.

IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CDGP Professional Development Programs

As part of the IHMM Foundation’s continuing commitment to building a stronger, deeper, and more valuable professional development ecosystem for IHMM credential holders, the Foundation is now turning its attention to the Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP®) credential.

Following the recent work comparing the CHMM and CSHM blueprints against the education and training programs currently available through the IHMM Foundation, we are now undertaking the same focused review for the CDGP. This effort will compare the CDGP blueprint domains and subdomains against existing professional development offerings to identify where new or expanded courses can strengthen the knowledge base, practical skills, and career value of the CDGP credential.

This is an important opportunity. Dangerous goods transportation is a highly regulated, technically demanding, and globally significant field. CDGP credential holders operate at the intersection of safety, compliance, logistics, emergency preparedness, and international regulatory systems. Expanding CDGP-aligned training will help professionals stay current, employers build stronger compliance programs, and the Foundation deliver greater value to the hazardous materials and dangerous goods community.

The IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee will begin by working with the 29 education and training vendors with whom we have existing relationships, giving preference to vendors who are Friends of the Institute, to identify priority programs that will strengthen and expand our CDGP course offerings.

FMI: Jelian Larbi at [email protected]

IHMM 2026 Trade Shows and Conferences

AHMP EHS Hazmat Summit
September 29-October 1, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana

FET Annual Conference
October 20-22, 2026
Marriott Oshkosh Waterfront Conference Center

Support the Future of EHS

The IHMM Foundation Jobs Board

We invite our participating companies to post their available employment opportunities here. There is no charge for this service. IHMM Foundation/HMS staff reviews each proposed posting for clarity and completeness before posting to the public view and may remove a posting without notice. Go here to post your available jobs.

Research and Resources For You

The IHMM Foundation/HMS is committed to the continued growth of IHMM’s certificants and to supporting them in every way we can. We achieve this through work that aims to gain insights that align with our mission to educate, develop, inform, and unite the hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and environmental health and safety communities of practice.

IHMM’s certificants will find important resources that most of our certificants use. If you don’t find what you need, use the button below to let us know, and we will get it and post it here for you.

If you are you looking for additional resources not listed on this page? We can help!

IHMM Research is found at https://hazmatsociety.org/research/

Added this week > EPA Superfund RPM Bulletin

IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide

2026 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! IHMM has sent 2.96 million messages in January, February, March, April, and May to thousands of private and public sector entities, amplifying awareness of IHMM, our prestigious credentials, and the dedicated professionals who hold them.

This momentum is more than just numbers; it’s a testament to our unwavering mission. Every day, across 50 states and 85 countries, IHMM champions the critical role of its credentialed professionals, setting standards of excellence in environmental, health, and safety fields. Together, we are shaping the future—one message, one connection, one breakthrough at a time!

IHMM Releases 2026 Certificant Salaries Survey Reports

IHMM is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 IHMM Salary Surveys, presenting powerful new data on the professional value, job-market strength, and economic performance associated with IHMM credentials.

This year’s surveys cover three essential areas of practice: Hazmat and Dangerous Goods professionals holding the CHMM, CHMP, and CDGP credentials; Workplace Safety professionals holding the CSHM, CSMP, and CSSM credentials; and the Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist (CPPS) credential.

• 2026 Hazmat Salaries Survey

• 2026 Workplace Safety Salaries Survey

• 2026 CPPS Pandemic Preparedness Salary Survey

Across all three reports, the message is clear: IHMM certificants are working in fields that continue to grow in importance, visibility, and opportunity. The 2026 data show strong job growth tied to these credentials, expanding professional responsibilities, and outstanding economic performance for those who have invested in proving their knowledge, competence, and commitment through IHMM certification

As employers confront increasingly complex challenges in hazardous materials management, dangerous goods transportation, workplace safety, emergency readiness, and pandemic preparedness, IHMM certificants stand out as trusted professionals prepared to lead.

The 2026 Salary Surveys confirm what the marketplace already knows: IHMM credentials deliver value, create opportunity, and help professionals advance in critical, high-demand fields.

The IHMM Code of Ethics

At IHMM, integrity isn’t just a principle—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our Code of Ethics is the guiding standard for all IHMM Certificants, ensuring that professionals in hazardous materials, dangerous goods, environment, health, and safety uphold the highest levels of honor, trust, and responsibility in their work.

By committing to this Code, Certificants reinforce their dedication to excellence, ethical conduct, and public safety. Violating these standards isn’t an option—those who do may face disciplinary action from a peer review panel, including credential suspension or revocation.

We’ve recently updated our Code of Ethics to reflect evolving industry standards and best practices. Stay informed, stay accountable, and continue leading with integrity.

📜 Explore the updated IHMM Code of Ethics here: IHMM Code of Ethics

🎥 Watch the latest Code of Ethics video below!

Click on the graphic above to download the IHMM

Code of Ethics One-Page PDF

Regulatory Updates

California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Transporters

DTSC’s webpage functions as a compliance portal for persons and companies transporting hazardous waste in California. Its central legal point is that hazardous waste transportation in California is not merely a logistical activity; it is a regulated hazardous waste management function that requires DTSC authorization, documentation, and ongoing compliance.

See> https://dtsc.ca.gov/transporters/

The site explains that persons transporting hazardous waste for hire in California must be registered with DTSC as hazardous waste transporters, and it directs applicants to registration and renewal procedures. DTSC notes that transporter applications must be submitted by mail, that signatures must be less than 90 days old, and that transporter registrations are non-transferable and valid for only one year. Renewals should be filed at least 45 days before expiration.

The page also distinguishes transporter registration from a hazardous waste storage permit. DTSC cautions that a transporter registration does not authorize storage, although hazardous waste may be held temporarily under limited conditions. Related DTSC guidance describes transfer facilities as locations such as loading docks, parking areas, or storage areas where shipments may be held during transportation, and notes that manifested shipments in containers may generally be held at a transfer facility for 10 days or less without a storage permit.

In addition, the site links to DTSC’s registered transporter database, consolidated transporter materials, spill and transfer-facility guidance, FAQs, and forms. Consolidated manifesting is addressed as a specialized procedure under which eligible registered transporters may combine specified wastes from multiple generators on one manifest, subject to DTSC notification and statutory limits.

In practical terms, the site is a regulatory roadmap: it tells transporters how to become and remain authorized, tells generators how to verify transporter status, and warns that hazardous waste transportation implicates manifesting, transfer-facility limits, spill obligations, annual reporting, and enforcement exposure.

Important Stories for IHMM Certificants