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The Value of IHMM Credentials
Below you will see the credential badges that are now in each CHMM, CHMP, CDGT, CDGP, AHMM, Student CHMM, CSHM, CSMP, CSSM, ASHM and Student ASHM certificant’s MYIHMM account. Every IHMM certificant may use these badges, linked as those below are to their IHMM credential page, for their email signatures, business cards, and other social media applications. You’re justifiably proud of the accomplishment of having earned your credential and you can show the rest of the world. Simply right-click on the badge of choice, save it to your computer, and then load it to wherever you want to use it, and please link that back to https://ihmm.org/.
Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Transportation Credentials
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional
Associate Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Dangerous Goods Trainer
Student Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
EHS / Workplace Safety Credentials
Certified Safety & Health Manager
Certified Safety Management Practitioner
Associate Safety & Health Manager
Student Associate Safety & Health Manager
Certified School Safety Manager
Microcredentials
Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist
IHMM Certificant Recognition
Throughout our certificant’s MYIHMM accounts are placed 10-year, 20-year, 30-year, and 40-year badges signifying their longevity as an IHMM certified professional.
With a link from your credential badge to the IHMM website [see above] you can not only stand out as an IHMM-certified professional, you can also promote IHMM credentials to others. Right-click on the badge of choice, save as to your computer, then load it to whatever medium you choose.
IHMM has Distinguished Diplomates and Fellows of the Institute badges to the appropriate people in the MYIHMM database. These two badges are accompanied by lapel pins sent to each of those distinguished by holding these designations.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
UNSCOE TDG 65th Session – Day 1 Summary
UNECE – ECOSOC Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Summary of Paper [11/25-12/3, 2024]
Clarity on banned Spliethoff vessel
Australia Bans Cargo Ship For 180 Days Due To Repeated Violations In Handling Dangerous Cargo
KHNP and JAVYS to Cooperate in Nuclear Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management
Plan to dispose of nuclear waste from Aukus submarines unanimously rejected by Adelaide council
Switzerland / Nagra Submits Application For Construction Of Deep Geological Repository
EU chemical regulation REACH faces obstacles despite successes
How does REACH, the EU regulation governing chemical substances, work?
U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases findings on Georgia lab chemical release and fire
Sustainable and Free of Hazardous Materials Subject to Labelling Requirements: ATE SecuBrake Brake Fluid Sets Standards
EPA Finalizes Revisions to PBT Rules for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1)
New Hampshire pauses proposed landfill rules
Republicans push new bill targeting environmental nonprofits
Pentagon’s plan to burn PFAS chemicals near Pennsylvania sparks concern
Scientists identify a new compound in US tap water, raising toxicity concerns
Environmental Impacts of Plastics: Moving Beyond the Perspective on Waste
Study Tracks PFAS, Microplastics Through Landfills and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Mercury Inventory Reporting (Renewal)
Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards (Renewal)
DC Circuit Questions Validity of Longstanding Council for Environmental Quality Regulations Implementing NEPA
California Climate Disclosure Rules Survive Significant Early Challenge
EPA Designation of PFAS as Chemicals of Special Concern Expands TRI Reporting Requirements for Nearly 200 PFAS
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
Prevent Costly Winter Water Damage!
Integrating smart technologies to burn out fire hazards
Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
Building better: How AI is helping project managers get more done
Cost-effective strategies to safeguard your construction business
Half of IIJA funds unspent with Trump set to take office
Gen Z workers want to pursue skilled trades but face barriers
AECOM optimistic about permit reform under Trump
Healey signs $4 billion jobs bill
Insurer, Contractors Allege Staged Injury Claims Scheme Under New York Scaffold Law
Safety Is in the Foundation: A10.1 Reinforces Pre-Task Planning in Construction
Do You Need a Safety Incentive Program? Here’s How to Start
Workplace injuries at lowest levels since 2019
OSHA unveils winners of the ’Beat the Heat’ photo contest
Mastering Cashflow in Construction
Colorado highway work zone deaths reportedly up 75%
Worker dies from stone slab fall due to company’s failure to follow safety standards
FACE Report: Lumber mill employee fatally struck by forklift
FMCSA proceeding with changes to its safety measurement system
Rulemaking to revise Minnesota’s lead regulations underway
Back to Basics: A Look at Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ Safety Hazards
Wausau West students discuss school safety with the Department of Justice
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Issues New Arc-Flash Hazard Guidance
U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases findings on Georgia lab chemical release and fire
Chemical Safety Board investigation update explores ammonia hazards
EPA ‘working on a rule to protect people’ from the risks of 1,4-dioxane
Railroad safety agency proposes rule changes for Positive Train Control outages
Strategies for Maintaining Safety Standards Amid a Labor Shortage
Beyond the cold: not-so-obvious wintertime hazards
Inside IHMM
United States Congress Recognizes IHMM
IHMM is pleased to announce that thanks to Maryland 8th District Congressman Jamie Raskin, the Congress of the United States has recognized IHMM on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
We thank Congressman Raskin for leading this effort, and for recognizing the outstanding certified professionals of IHMM.
400,000 Per Month
400,000 is the number of messages sent from IHMM each month to thousands of private and public sector entities to raise the visibility of IHMM, IHMM credentials, and IHMM credential holders.
Whether for Sophia Garcia in California or Adeel Iqbal Wain in Pakistan who both just passed their CHMM exams, or Kevin Earp, CSSM who is our recent Certificant Spotlight, or Chris Johnsen and Eric Bentson who just passed their Student ASHM exams and the thousands in between in 50 states and 85 countriues, we believe in promoting IHMM’s certificants and their achievements.
One day at a time, IHMM’s mission includes building understanding in 50 states and in 85 counytries around the world of the critically important role IHMM’s credentials and ourm credential holders play as IHMM sets standards of excellence for professional credentials to advance the global environmental, health, and safety communities of practice.
400,000 Per Month
IHMM Releases 2024 Salary Survey Results
IHMM is pleased to release the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the hazardous materials/dangerous goods credentials salaries by job totle, as well as the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download these surveys as linked below.
IHMM Enters Its 40th Year
On December 3, 1984 the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management was created with the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® [CHMM®] credential. John H. Frick, Harold M. Gordon, John J. McCambridge, and Richard A. Young created what would become an Institute that offers 11 professional credentials across Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods and EHS Work Place Safety communities of practice in all 50 of the United States and 85 other countries.
IHMM thanks its hundreds of volunteer leaders, thousands of certificants and companies who support IHMM through strengthening its ability to extend its reach and allow us all to live up to why we exist our vision, and our mission…
Why We Exist
We believe there is only one Earth; our passion is to protect it.
Our Vision
IHMM credentials and competency standards are embraced worldwide
Our Mission
IHMM sets standards of excellence for professional credentials to advance the global environmental, health, and safety communities of practice.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
Reception & Celebration • December 3, 2024 • 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
9200 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
IHMM requests the honor of your company on December 3, 2024, for our 40th Anniversary Reception & Celebration, to be held in Rockville, MD.
Join us to observe our shared history and recognize those who have contributed to the Institute’s advancement. Food and drinks will be provided.
The program will include opening remarks from the Institute’s leadership and esteemed guests, an awards ceremony, and more.
40 Year Members
- Paul L. Errico, CHMM
- Ronald D. Schaible, CHMM
- John P. Coniglio, CHMM
- Fred Ellerbusch, CHMM
- John F. Podojil, CHMM
- Michael H. Ziskin, CHMM
- B. Bryant Slimp, Jr., CHMM
Awards in Service to the Institute
- Brendan Deyo, CHMM, CHMM Examination Committee Chair
- Atanu Das, CHMM, CHMM Recertification Committee Chair
- Kevin Herron, CHMP, CHMP Scheme Committee Chair
- Cliff Bartley, CDGP, CDGP Scheme Committee Chair
- Adrianne Borgias, CHMM, IHMM Textbook Committee Executive Editor
Craig Saperstein, Partner, Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman
Washington, D.C.
Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, Senior Vice President for Public Policy, ASAE
Washington, D.C.
The Dr. John H Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship Program – CLOSED FOR 2024
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management is pleased to have created $32,000 in academic scholarships, divided equally between $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who are also Student CHMMs, and $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who are also Student ASHMs.
IHMM seeks to foster the growth and academic success of students whose courses of education, and participation in one of our Student certifications, will lead to those students becoming fully-certified IHMM credential holders later in their professional lives.
Go to > https://ihmm.org/scholarship/
Creating a Collaborative Culture
There are 1,499 different conversations going on in the IHMM/HMS Collaboration platform this week.
Do you have a problem you need to solve and want the opinions of your colleagues? We created the COLLABORATION platform to enable our certificants to network, learn, and grow from one another.
This is where we collaborate with the best people in their fields, always willing to help one another lessen the stress of our jobs and where we strive as a team to make a difference of which we are proud.
You can collaborate here.
Access to COLLABORATION is through the same username/password you use to access your MYIHMM account. Are you having a problem? Contact Jimmy Nguyen at [email protected]
#1 – Recertification Video
#2 Recertification Video
IHMM Recertification Videos
IHMM is pleased to release two YouTube instructional videos about navigating the IHMM recertification process. These step-by-step videos easily enable IHMM certificants to start and complete a recertification application.
While the full recertification cycle is 5 years, IHMM encourages all certificants to start a recertification application and add certification maintenance points as they are earned to make the final submission quick and easy to accomplish.
Full recertification information is found here >> https://ihmm.org/credentials/#recertification
Questions about your recertification may be made to either Jimmy Nguyen [email protected] of Jelian Larbi [email protected]
IHMM Code of Ethics
The IHMM Code of Ethics is essential as it serves as a navigational compass that guides us all in making decisions that align with shared values and ethical principles. It provides a framework for behavior that helps to maintain integrity, trust, and respect in professional and personal interactions. For professional certificants, adhering to the IHMM Code of Ethics is a certification requirement, ensuring that your actions meet industry standards and public expectations. In the business world, a Code of Ethics enhances our reputation, fosters a positive work environment, and promote accountability and continuous improvement in ethical conduct. Moreover, a Code of Ethics helps us navigate morally complex situations, ensuring that our actions are legally and safely grounded in our core values, such as honesty, accountability, and compassion. Ultimately, our Code of Ethics is about committing to a set of principles that not only guide one’s actions but also define one’s character and professional identity.
Everyone sees the IHMM Code of Ethics and signs an adherence statement on making application for one of our credentials. Every existing certificant sees the Code of Ethics again upon recertification and takes a short quiz on the IHMM Code of Ethics.
See the IHMM Code of Ethics video here:
IHMM CONFERENCES For 2024/25
IHMM attended and supported a number of conferences and trade shows throughout 2024. In 2024 IHMM participated in the Bay Area ASSP conference, AIHA Conference & Trade Show, Modern Day Marine Conference, ASSP Annual Conference, AHMP Conference, Environmental Navigator Conference, National Safety Council Conference, and FET.
Are there conferences you believe IHMM should attend that are not named here? If so, let us know by sending an email to [email protected]
IHMM – 33 Mentors Available for You
IHMM Fellows Committee Chair Atanu Das, CHMM, is leading the effort within the IHMM Collaboration networking platform to engage 26 IHMM Fellows as Mentors and anyone seeking assistance as Mentees.
Given Fellows’ extraordinary experience, this is a unique opportunity for IHMM Fellows to help guide more recent certificants in their professional development activities. This article from ASAE magazine outlines how a mentoring program can become more successful – engagement!
IHMM’s Collaboration platform contains a “Mentor Match” module [see below at right] that allows mentors to signup designating the hours, number of mentees, subject areas, and length of time they wish to mentor – as well as enabling mentees signup requesting assistance in specified areas. The mentor match module does the rest by matching mentors and mentees.
IHMM Organizing Broader Government Affairs Activities – Call for Volunteers
In strategic planning on August 17, 2023 IHMM created a strategic imperative to create a broader government affairs operation on behalf of, and with the assistance of, all of IHMM’s certificants.
- Federal Government – Regulatory
We need a group of people watching Federal regulatory developments to advise when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in the agencies. - Federal Government – Congress
We need a group of people watching legislation to advise us when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in Congress.
- State Governments – Regulatory
We need a group of people watching state regulatory developments to advise when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in the agencies. - State Governments – Legislatures
We need a group of people watching legislation to advise us when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in state legislatures.
If you want to make a difference in the recognition of your credentials and build on the successful record we have achieved thus far – we need you to volunteer. Learn more by visiting our Government Affairs Committee page, and get involved with government affairs. You can volunteer for one, two, three or all four of the segments of the committee’s work. That’s up to you!
IHMM Government Affairs
Washington’s Landscape Changes in January 2025 – Part Two
- Republican Donald J. Trump was elected President on November 5th.
- Republicans in races for the U.S. House have taken the majority with 218 seats with Democrats controlling 212, with 5 seats still to be decided. Speaker Mike Johnson [R-LA 4th CD] will return as Speaker of the House. Republicans will command the Chairs of Committees and set the agenda for the next House of Representatives, beginning January 3, 2024. Democrats elected Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY, 8th CD] as their Minority Leader.
- Republicans in races for the U.S. Senate have won control of the Senate by picking up a net of 4 seats, controlling the Senate with 52 members to the Democrats 47, with the Senate race in Pennsylvania yet to be called. Republicans have elected Senator John Thune [R-SD] as Majority Leader of the Senate to replace Mitch McConnell, with Democrats having elected Senator Chuck Schumer [D-NY] as their Minority Leader.
Major Issues
- Tax Code. Many promises were made concerning the tax code in the election campaigns, with some focus on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its expiring provisions in 2025. Among the Trump Administration’s priorities are to extend the 2025 expiring provisions, as well as add exemptions from federal income taxes; tip wages, overtime pay, and social security. Further, Trump floated the idea of replacing the entire revenue stream generated by the tax code with tariffs on imported goods. The U.S. imported $3,8 trillion of goods in 2023, and to replace the tax code revenue with tariffs would require a tariff rate of around 70%. Whether possible, feasible or not, watch for these ideas to be floated in legislation in 2025.
- Budget. The federal budget is approximately $6 trillion. Trump has asked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two campaign supporters, to identify $2 trillion in cuts to the federal budget as the country faces a $35 trillion national debt. 50% of the $6 trillion is Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. 20% of the $6 trillion is interest on the national debt. 13.3% of the $6 trillion is national defense. Those three categories comprise 83.3% of the entire federal budget.
- Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]. Trump will nominate former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin of New York to become his EPA Administrator. Expect Zeldin to pursue rolling back regulations, increasing energy dominance, and giving more incentives for fossil fuel industries. Expect Trump to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords, and scale back EPA’s efforts in the areas of climate and reducing EPA’s budget.
- Regulatory Reform. Trump supporters Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are also looking for Executive Branch agencies to eliminate or scale down, reducing the size of the federal workforce. On January 20, 2025, expect incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to issue instructions to all federal agencies to freeze all new regulatory proposals until the Trump appointees are in place. Next will come Executive actions repealing executive orders issued by President Biden, followed by legislative proposals to the Republican majorities in Congress to reduce federal agencies and employee counts by legislative action where necessary.
In discussing the tax and budget issues alone in this article, we believe the next 12 months will be unlike any 12-month period in America since the enactment of the 16th amendment to the Constitution in 1913.
IHMM Proposes Changes in Government Recognition of Credentials
1. IHMM Sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, concerning the uses of professionally credentialed persons performing work for the Park Service.
2. IHMM Signs Letter Opposing Reductions in OSH Worker’s Pay – The IHMM Government Affairs Committee has agreed to sign a coalition letter opposing reductions in pay for IH and OSH employees. Here is the coalition letter we signed.
3. IHMM submitted comments on OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH): Notice of Meetings concerning OSHA-2024-0002-0007, and highlighted the creation of IHMM’s Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist [CPPS] credential.
4. State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to update Chapter 851, Standards for Generators of Hazardous Waste. In the current regulation, work is required by a professional engineer. IHMM is proposing to include an environmental professional as defined by 40 CFR §312.10.
All IHMM Government Affairs Projects Are Here
Beltway Buzz – Ogletree Deakins
Congressional Update. Like many Americans, our nation’s lawmakers are heading home this weekend for Thanksgiving. During these last two weeks—which represent the start of the brief post-election “lame duck” session—the U.S. Senate has confirmed several nominees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench. (Multiple Republicans—including Vice President-elect J.D. Vance—simply didn’t show up for these votes, which helped Democrats get their nominees through.) So when the U.S. Congress returns for the week beginning December 2, 2024, for a scheduled three-week run, the Buzz will be monitoring two major unfinished issues: a potential reconfirmation vote on the nomination of Lauren McFerran for a new term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and a continuation of government funding, which is currently set to expire on December 20, 2024.
Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Rule. Late last week, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the overtime regulation that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized in April 2024. Just as in 2017, when the same court invalidated a similar overtime regulation finalized by the Obama administration, the court determined that the rule’s dramatic increase to the salary threshold improperly eviscerated Congress’s intent in creating the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) exemption: “The Department simply does not have the authority to effectively displace the duties test with such a predominant salary-level test.” The court wrote that this analysis also applies to the rule’s increase to the highly compensated employee level. Finally, regarding the automatic increase to the salary level every three years, the court ruled that Congress never authorized the DOL “to use indexing as a means to place on autopilot its obligation to define and delimit the EAP Exemption” and it also “violates the notice-and-comment rulemaking requirements of the [Administrative Procedure Act.]” The court invalidated the rule in its entirety, including the increase to the salary threshold that became effective on July 1, 2024. Keith E. Kopplin and Zachary V. Zagger have the details.
Port Negotiations Stall. As the Buzz previously discussed, a pre-holiday season strike at ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast was avoided when the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and an employer group agreed to a six-year wage increase while continuing to negotiate for a new contract. Now these negotiations have broken down over disagreements about automation and technology at the ports. The ILA claims that they “embrace technologies that improve safety and efficiency, but only when a human being remains at the helm,” while the employer group has stated that they “are not seeking technology that would eliminate jobs” but instead want to “improve worker safety, increase efficiency in a way that protects and grows jobs, keeps supply chains strong, and increases capacity that will financially benefit American businesses and workers alike.” The existing contract expires on January 15, 2025, at which time the union could go on strike.
House Committee Advances Anti-DEI Act. This week, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability advanced the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024 (S.4516), which would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related programs throughout the federal government. The bill also would prohibit federal contractors from using federal money to maintain DEI officers and programs, and it would prohibit federal contract performance in locations that are “subject to, or required to comply with, a prohibited diversity, equity or inclusion practice.” Back in June of this year, the Buzz noted that the bill “could receive attention if the Republicans gain control of Congress following the November 2024 elections.” The Buzz stands by this statement and maintains that the bill represents a sign of things to come in 2025. Employers can expect significant scrutiny of their DEI programs, whether from the White House via the federal contracting procurement process, agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) pursuing “reverse discrimination” allegations, or legislation—such as this bill—and investigations in Congress.
OSHA Developments. Two of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulatory proposals took significant steps forward recently:
- Infectious Diseases. OSHA’s proposed rule “to protect employees from exposure to pathogens that can cause significant infectious disease” has advanced to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review. This means that a proposal might be issued before the end of the Biden administration, though the incoming Trump administration will obviously determine the proposal’s fate.
- Personal Protective Equipment in Construction. Also at OIRA is OSHA’s final rule relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction. This stage of OIRA review is the last step in the rulemaking process prior to finalization. The final rule is expected to focus on ensuring that PPE fits properly on smaller workers, particularly women. At this point, it is not clear whether any final rule will be promulgated before the end of the current administration or how the new administration may react.
Regulatory Updates
UNSCOE TDG 65th Session – Day 1 Summary
The United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) is holding their 65th Session November 25 through December 4, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. There are 54 formal and 50 informal papers submitted for discussion as of Day 1. This session is the fourth of four sessions during the 2023-2024 biennium.
All daily sessions are to be held formally (interpreted). Therefore, papers are to be reviewed as listed on the agenda (INF.2) and final decisions will be taken when appropriate.
This summary is provided to assist you in following the discussions of the papers and is not intended as a full summary of document that was presented. Links to individual papers are provided to allow you to read the papers directly. Note that the Official report of the session will be made available by the UN Secretariat 3-4 weeks after the session concludes.
IHMM Drafts Comments – OSHA – Proposed Rule to Protect Indoor and Outdoor Workers from Extreme Heat
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed rule that would protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings from extreme heat. The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat. Among other things, the plan would require employers to evaluate heat risks and — when heat increases risks to workers — implement requirements for drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It would also require a plan to protect new or returning workers unaccustomed to working in high heat conditions.
IHMM has initiated the process of collecting comments from its Government Affairs Committee concerning this proposed regulation and intends on submitting comments on or before December 13, 2024. Any IHMM certificant who wishes to submit comments to IHMM is encouraged to do so by sending an email to Gene Guilford at [email protected]
IHMM Drafting Comments – Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Methylene Chloride Standard
Deadline: December 13, 2024
The agency published an ICR related to its Methylene Chloride standard. This chemical is hazardous but widely used in industry, so OSHA closely monitors safety standards. The regulation of methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is primarily governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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These regulations aim to protect public health and the environment by reducing exposure to this hazardous chemical.
EPA Releases National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution: Part Three of a Series on Building a Circular Economy for All. According to EPA, together with EPA’s “National Recycling Strategy” and the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics,” the “National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution” presents opportunities for voluntary and regulatory actions by businesses, academia, industry, non-governmental organizations (NGO), federal, Tribal, state, local, and territorial governments, and consumers. EPA states that “[t]ogether, these U.S. entities could eliminate the release of plastic waste from land and sea-based sources into the environment by 2040.”
New EPA Regulatory Actions
Methane Charges
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating a regulation to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Waste Emissions Charge in the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). Enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program requires the EPA to impose and collect an annual charge on methane emissions that exceed waste emissions thresholds specified by Congress.
DATES:
This final rule is effective January 17, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0434. All documents in the docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index.
Toxic Substances Control Act: decaBDE and PIP (3:1) Exposure
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing revisions to the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in January 2021. After receiving additional comments, the Agency has determined that revisions to the decaBDE and PIP (3:1) regulations are necessary to address implementation issues and to further reduce the potential for exposures to decaBDE and PIP (3:1) for humans and the environment to the extent practicable.
DATES:
This rule is effective on January 21, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0376, is available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions on visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For general information: The TSCA Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email address: [email protected].
Lithium Battery Guide For Shippers
This compliance resource was prepared to assist a shipper to safely package lithium cells and batteries for transport by all modes of transportation according to the latest regulatory requirements. This guide provides scenario-based situations that outline the applicable requirements that a shipper must follow to ship packages of lithium cells and batteries in various configurations. Each distinct shipping guide in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific lithium cell/battery type, configuration, and size. In this way, a shipper will easily find the applicable provisions that they must follow depending on the scenario they encounter as a shipper.
Please note that these shipping guides are based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) and can be used as a compliance tool to help outline applicable scenario-based regulatory requirements; this document is not a substitute for the HMR. While every effort has been made to provide a simplified compliance resource consistent with the HMR, if there is any instance in which this document is inconsistent with the HMR, then the HMR requirements supersede this guide. The regulations themselves are the final authority for proper shipping procedures.
49 CFR Updated
CFR 49 regulations, which cover transportation rules including hazardous materials, are updated once a year with a new edition typically published on October 1st by the Government Printing Office; this means the regulations are updated annually, reflecting changes made throughout the year. This 49 CFR was up-to-date as of November 14, 2024.
Hazardous Materials: Information Collection Activities
Action
Notice and request for comments.
Summary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, PHMSA is publishing a 60-day supplemental notice and providing an additional opportunity for public comment on its development of general investigative questions that may be used by PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) field operations personnel when investigating potential general safety issues. These questions are intended to facilitate fact-gathering efforts during general investigations related to PHMSA’s safety oversight responsibilities. Answering these questions would be voluntary and not impose any new reporting or recordkeeping requirements on regulated entities. Rather, the goal is to develop a pool of questions that can be tailored as appropriate based on the specific circumstances of a general investigation that is not related to the inspection of an individual company or entity for compliance with the hazardous materials regulations.
EPA Clarifies E-Manifest Rules
In a new final rule, the agency issued a set of technical corrections to portions of its regulations dealing with the relatively new e-manifest program. The corrections mainly deal with export programs.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or (the Agency) is making four minor corrections to a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on July 26, 2024. The final rule related to regulatory changes to incorporate export manifests and other manifest-related reports (i.e., Discrepancy, Exception, and Unmanifested Waste Reports) into e-Manifest as well as other changes related to manifests, including for polychlorinated biphenyls under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
DATES: This final rule is effective on January 22, 2025.
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Manufacture of Certain PFAS during Fluorination of HDPE and Other Plastic Containers
Deadline: November 29, 2024
On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested public comment on the manufacture of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA), during the fluorination of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and other plastic containers to inform regulations as appropriate under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 89 Fed. Reg. 79581. EPA notes that this request for comment follows its grant on July 10, 2024, of a TSCA Section 21 petition requesting that EPA establish regulations under TSCA Section 6 prohibiting the manufacturing, processing, use, distribution in commerce, and disposal of PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA formed during the fluorination of plastic containers. Comments are due November 29, 2024. This is a unique situation because it is unclear whether EPA has the authority under TSCA Section 6 to move straight to rulemaking, given the available fact set. For more information and our insightful Commentary, please read the full memorandum.
Canada Begins Public Consultations on Initiatives Supporting CEPA Amendments
On October 5, 2024, Canada released three significant documents that move it closer to implementing the 2023 amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The 2023 legislation, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act (Bill S-5), requires that decisions made under CEPA respect the right to a healthy environment. Canada has released a draft implementation framework setting out how the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) will consider the right in administering CEPA. The bill also requires the creation of a publicly available “Watch List” of substances determined to be capable of becoming toxic under CEPA to inform Canadians and businesses of substances that they may wish to avoid. Canada has published a proposed Watch List Approach that will inform the process and considerations for substances to be included on the Watch List. The bill directs the ministers to develop a new plan of chemical management priorities and will propose a new regime to manage toxic substances of highest risk. Canada has published a proposed plan of priorities under CEPA. Comments on each of the three documents are due December 4, 2024. For further information on these three documents, please read the full memorandum.
EPA Proposes to Add 16 PFAS and 15 PFAS Categories to the TRI List of Chemicals
Deadline: December 9, 2024.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on October 8, 2024, to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA). 89 Fed. Reg. 81776. The proposed rule also addresses how PFAS categories should be treated. Separately, the proposed rule discusses what events may trigger the automatic addition of a PFAS to the TRI pursuant to the NDAA. EPA notes that this discussion does not propose to list chemicals to the TRI pursuant to the NDAA, but rather describes what EPA documents and activities involving PFAS would trigger an automatic addition under the NDAA. Comments are due December 9, 2024. According to EPA, comments on the information collection provisions submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) are best assured of consideration by OMB if OMB receives a copy of the comments by November 7, 2024. For more information, please read the full memorandum.
Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Deadline: December 9, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add 16 individually listed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and the Pollution Prevention Act. EPA also addresses how PFAS categories should be treated and discusses what events may trigger the automatic addition of a PFAS to the TRI. Comments due December 9.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add 16 individually listed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA). EPA also addresses how PFAS categories should be treated. Separately, EPA discusses what events may trigger the automatic addition of a PFAS to the TRI pursuant to the NDAA. This discussion does not propose to list chemicals to TRI pursuant to the NDAA, but rather describes what EPA documents and activities involving PFAS would trigger an automatic addition under the NDAA.
DATES:
Comments must be received on or before December 9, 2024. Comments on the information collection provisions submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) are best assured of consideration by OMB if OMB receives a copy of your comments on or before November 7, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0538, through https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR 2025)
Adopted on 30 September 1957 in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the ADR entered into force on 29 January 1968.
This authoritative Agreement is intended to increase the safety of international transport of dangerous goods by road. Its Annexes A and B contain the technical requirements for road transport, i.e. the conditions under which dangerous goods, when authorized for transport, may be carried internationally, as well as uniform provisions concerning the construction and operation of vehicles carrying dangerous goods. They also establish international requirements and procedures for training and safety obligations of participants.
The Agreement has been regularly amended and updated since its entry into force. This version has been prepared on the basis of amendments applicable as from 1 January 2025.
For more information on this agreement, visit the ADR section.
ECE/TRANS/352
Complete set of two volumes
Sales # E/F/R.25.VIII.1
ISBN: 978-92-1-003149-3 (English)
eISBN: 978-92-1-106436-0 (English)
Languages: English, French, Russian
Corrigenda to this publication: Corr. 1
This publication can be obtained from distributors of United Nations Publications or from the Sales Office (see how to order). The non-editable electronic files will be uploaded to this website from January 2025
DOT Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Electronic Signatures, Forms and Storage for Drug and Alcohol Testing Records
Deadline: December 16, 2024
On October 15, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing to amend its regulations for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for the federally regulated transportation industry to allow, but not require, electronic signatures on documents required to be created and utilized under the regulations, the use of electronic versions of forms, and the electronic storage of forms and data.
The regulatory changes would apply to DOT-regulated employers and their contractors (“service agents”) who administer their DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing programs. Currently, employers and their service agents must use, sign and store paper documents exclusively, unless the employer is utilizing a laboratory’s electronic Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form system that has been approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. DOT is required by statute to amend its regulations to authorize, to the extent practicable, the use of electronic signatures or digital signatures executed to electronic forms instead of traditional handwritten signatures executed on paper forms.
Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels
Deadline: January 13, 2025
As part of EPA’s high-priority efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure, and in accordance with a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2021 opinion, EPA is finalizing its proposal to lower the dust-lead hazard standards to any reportable level as analyzed by a laboratory recognized by EPA’s National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP). EPA’s lead-based paint (LBP) regulations do not compel property owners or occupants to evaluate their property for LBP hazards or to take control actions, but if a LBP activity such as an abatement is performed, then EPA’s regulations set requirements for doing so. EPA is also finalizing changes to lower the post-abatement dust-lead clearance levels to 5 micrograms per square foot (µg/ft2 ), 40 µg/ft2 , and 100 µg/ft2 for floors, window sills and troughs respectively, the current levels in New York City. Due to feedback from public comments, EPA is also finalizing changes to the nomenclature to adopt the terms dust-lead reportable levels (DLRL) and dust-lead action levels (DLAL). Given the decoupling of the action levels from the reportable levels, EPA is finalizing revisions to the definition of abatement so that the recommendation for action based on dust-lead applies when dust-lead loadings are at or above the action levels, rather than the hazard standards, as has been the case historically. The dust-lead hazard standards will be described as DLRL moving forward ( i.e., after publication of this final rule) and the dust-lead clearance levels will be described as DLAL. Additionally, EPA is finalizing several other amendments, including revising the definition of target housing to conform with the statute.
DATES:
This final rule is effective January 13, 2025. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 13, 2025.
Federal Register here
PHMSA NPRM on HMR
Deadline: January 27, 2025
The agency published a new proposed rule (NPRM) that if adopted will modify certain provisions of the HMR related particularly to modal-specific requirements. The following are, according to PHMSA, some of the more important topics that feature proposed revisions:
• Rail tank car use requirements as recommended by the Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC)
• Rail tank car and service equipment design approval requirements
• Highway cargo tank specifications and requalification requirements
• Marking requirements for cargo tanks that contain multiple petroleum distillate fuels.
Comments will be due no later than January 27th, 2025. See the details of this NPRM and find out how to comment here.
Professional Certification Coalition
While federal legislative action has been nearly non-existent throughout the fall given that Congress has been in recess for the election campaign, planning is well underway for legislative activity in 2025, regardless of which political party controls the lever of power. In particular, congressional Republicans have been hard at work preparing for action on legislation to revise the tax code in 2025, in part due to the expiration of tax cuts implemented in 2017 (former President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). Earlier this month, the PCC – complementing a similar communication from PCC Steering Committee member ASAE – composed and transmitted a letter supporting our Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act to the House Ways & Means Committee “Republican Tax Teams” who are taking the lead in determining what legislation will comprise the tax-reform legislation package. Please find this letter attached. To be sure, key Members and staff are already well aware of the PCC’s support for this legislation via our frequent outreach to them, but this puts the PCC officially “on the record” that we are pushing for inclusion of the bill in the tax package for next year. At the same time, we are actively strategizing regarding the best ways to promote our legislation, including determining who could serve as co-leads on a newly introduced version of the bill in 2025, since our lead House Democrat, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), and lead Senate Republican, Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), are both retiring from office at the end of the year to prepare campaigns for governor in their respective states.
IHMM is a member of the PCC. The PCC monitors state and federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting professional certification on an ongoing basis.
Expect new legislation being tracked in 2025 when new Legislatures convene:
Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition – Senate Action On IHMM-Supported Legislation
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition advocates for beneficial workforce development policy to strengthen the economy now and in the future.
The Coalition supports the bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications; it would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources to more workers pursuing career growth, mid-career changes or alternative career pathways.
The Coalition is preparing for the new Congress sworn in on January 3, 2025, and the new President.
Join the Coalition today! Once your organization has joined the Coalition, we will send you a webinar registration link for you to attend.
S. 722 / H.R. 1477 / Coalition Roster
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) News and Information
The attorneys, scientists, regulatory specialists, and business consultants of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and our consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) relentlessly participate in and track developments regarding the global regulatory approach to PFAS. We offer this constantly updated library of PFAS resources to help those in the chemical and chemical products industry understand what they need to know and what it means to their business.
EPA and Other Agency PFAS links:
- Recording, transcripts, and slides from EPA webinar “TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Rule: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS” held January 25, 2024
- EPA PFAS Resource Page
- EPA List of PFAS for TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Rule
- PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
- EPA PFAS Strategic Roadmap: Research Tools and Resources Webinar Archive
- EPA PFAS Resources, Data and Tools
- EPA PFAS Analytic Tools
- EPA Press Releases Related to PFAS
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) PFAS Resource Page
- OECD Portal on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency PFAS ban
Notice of Public Meetings: International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
PHMSA’s OHMS will be hosting public forums in advance of four international meetings to allow the public to give input on current proposals being considered by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) and the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG). The international meetings include:
- The 65th session of the UNSCOE TDG, is scheduled for November 25 to December 3, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.
School Resource Officer Video Series
School Resource Officers (SROs) play a key role in student safety, serving as advocates, educators, and protectors. This video series provides SROs with practical strategies to connect with students, understand their perspectives, and break down communication barriers to foster a positive presence in schools. Produced in partnership with Katherine Schweit, JD, at Schweit Consulting and Rocket Media Group, the series includes six short videos, each accompanied by an informational poster to reinforce key takeaways. Explore the videos and posters to strengthen your approach to building trust and ensuring a safe, supportive school environment.
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Empowering Education Leaders: A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology’s new Empowering Education Leaders Toolkit helps school leaders safely and equitably integrate AI into education. It provides steps for addressing issues like deepfakes, AI-generated school threats, and cyberbullying. The toolkit also offers guidance on protecting student privacy and data, ethical AI use, and presents an overview of federal laws and considerations. These are essential to anchoring and ensuring the use of AI in a safe, secure, and non-discriminatory manner. Explore the toolkit to learn about key considerations for AI in schools.
Learn More Here
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Creating a Culture of Support: Enhancing Staff Resilience in Emergency Situations
Available Now as an On-Demand Webinar
Emergency drills can be stressful for school staff, but integrating mental health support and breaking down safety silos can enhance resilience.
In this on-demand webinar, presenters from the Colorado School of Public Health share strategies for improving emergency drill systems through tailored training, staff feedback, and local resource identification. Participants will learn to customize training for their districts, facilitate effective feedback sessions, and implement changes based on staff input.
Watch Now Here
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OJJDP Launches New Curriculum
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) recently launched the Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Curriculum, a key part of its initiative to address hate crimes and bullying. This 10-unit resource helps build protective factors in youth, change harmful behaviors, and educate professionals on using technology to reduce bias. It’s designed for youth-serving organizations, schools, and community groups to raise awareness and prevent identity-based bullying. Explore it today!
Learn More Here
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Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
- Apply Now – U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Master Trainer Program (MTP)
- 1/8/25 – Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents: Addressing School-Based Bias and Stigma
Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center - 1/15/25 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security
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CISA Launches New Resource
Anonymous threats of violence, especially on social media, are common in K-12 schools. According to the FBI, schools faced over 6,000 such threats in 2022, causing fear, disrupting learning, and straining resources. To address this, CISA has released the Anonymized Threat Response Guidance: A Toolkit for K-12 Schools, which helps schools, law enforcement, and communities respond to and prevent anonymous threats. Explore the toolkit to learn actionable steps for improving school safety. Learn more here.
A Season of Gratitude: Reflecting on AIHA’s 2024 Government Relations Accomplishments
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to reflect on 2024 and express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible accomplishments we’ve achieved together. AIHA members have shown an impressive commitment to protecting workers and their communities by shaping public policies. This year alone, AIHA members have engaged in more than 2,400 instances of government relations volunteerism, with many helping author AIHA’s comments on proposed regulations. This remarkable milestone is nearly double what we achieved last year, and is a testament to our members’ tireless dedication. These efforts are part of why AIHA continues to be recognized as a trusted source of OEHS expertise. So far this year, our recommendations have been referenced 498 times in federal and state regulations, legislation, and comments, with more expected to come before the year concludes.
Read more here.
- ECHA and five European countries issue progress update on PFAS restriction
- Updated guidance on new CLP criteria
- New proposals to harmonise classification and labelling
- Assessment of regulatory needs report published
- Consultation on a candidate for substitution
- Save the date: Biocide stakeholders’ workshop next spring
- Materials available from Forum’s stakeholder workshop
- Q&A available: Research needs for protecting human health and the environment
- Appeal concerning a completeness check decision dismissed
- REACH – decisions on applications for authorisation
- One Health governance in the EU
IHMM Credential Recognition
The highest priority of IHMM’s Government Affairs Committee is the recognition of IHMM’s credentials by government. We have made substantial progress in the two years we have undertaken this endeavor, as outlined in detail here > https://ihmm.org/credential-recognition/
In this project we have 45-in-5, increasing the number of states that recognize IHMM credentials.
- We have already succeeded in 13 states – New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Indiana, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Arkansas, Oklahoma. Ohio, North Dakota, and Georgia. [Red states in the map above]. These are states where IHMM credentials are cited or 40 CFR 312.10 is cited by reference.
- We have partially succeeded in another 16 states – Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine. [Orange/Black Stripe states in the map above] These are states where the requirements of an “environmental professional” or QEP are cited that coincide with an IHMM credential so that relatively little work would need to be done to clarify the desired outcome.
- We have 21 states where no reference to an IHMM credential is made in either statute or regulation, nor is there anything defined in the area of an environmental professional. These states will require legislation or regulatory work. [Yellow states in the map above].
in January 2022 Gene Guilford released the 40 CFR § 312.10 EPA regulation that states a private certification that meets or exceeds the requirements of the regulation is an Environmental Professional under the regulation. Here is the crosswalk between the 40 CFR § 312.10 EPA regulation and the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager [CHMM] blueprint. The CHMM meets or exceeds the requirements of an Environmental Professional.
Here’s what we ask each volunteer to do:
- Watch legislative and regulatory developments in your state that provide an opportunity for us to create amendments or other interventions
- Be willing to speak with regulators and legislators in your area about the recognition efforts we craft together
Sponsored Content
Retiring? IHMM Invites You to Become an Emeritus
You may have decided, after a long and successful career, to retire from active daily duty. Congratulations. That doesn’t mean you have to completely disengage from your profession. IHMM is pleased to offer Emeritus status to all certificants who will no longer be actively engaged in their communities of practice but who still want to stay in touch. Please let us know when you’re approaching that decision and we will assist you in the credential transition.
Please contact Jimmy Nguyen at [email protected] and he’ll be happy to help you.
News from IHMM Affiliates
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals
IHMM is affiliated with AHMP and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
AHMP News
- Save the date for the 2025 EHS HazMat Summit which will be held in Louisville, KY, on September 8-11, 2025
AHMP Webinars
National Safety Council
IHMM is a member of the National Safety Council and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
NSC News
- Rulemaking to revise Minnesota’s lead regulations underway
- FMCSA proceeding with changes to its safety measurement system
- Trump taps former congressman Sean Duffy to lead Transportation Department
- Chemical Safety Board investigation update explores ammonia hazards
- Kentucky agency launches free scaffolding safety course
- MSHA ignored mines in Pacific territories, DOL Inspector General says
NSC Webinars
American Society of Safety Professionals
IHMM is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
ASSP News
- Dec 5 – Safety From the Top: Understanding Head Protection
- Feb 13-Mar 13 – Advanced Safety Management Methods
- Feb 13 – Mar 13 – Influential Leadership Skills
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Risk Assessment and Management for Safety Professionals
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Corporate Safety Management(25FEB27)
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Prevention through Design
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Safety Management I
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOCIETY
IHMM and HMS
The graphic to the left illustrates the relationship between IHMM and HMS. IHMM formed HMS to serve IHMM’s certificants. IHMM offers a variety of professional credentials and HMS creates education and training programs to serve the applicants and certificants of those credentials.
- Environmental Engineer III – Arkema Arkema is a premier provider of chemicals and materials. Pasadena, TX
- HSE Specialist – Arkema Arkema is a premier provider of chemicals and materials. Grand Rapids, MI
NPETE HazMat Training Courses for 2025
Some of these courses are 24 hours long and approved for 24 IHMM CMPs; some are 8 hours long and approved for 8 IHMM CMPs and are FREE to attend. They are available only as in-person training.
The May 20-22, 2025 programs with IHMM you may register directly with IHMM. For other venues, registrations contact Mr. Raymond Davis, CHMM, IHMM Fellow, NPETE US DOT PHMSA HMIT Grant Project Coordinator/Instructor at [email protected]
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| May 22, 2025 | Rockville, MD In Person |
Oklahoma State University Becomes an HMS Training Partner
IHMM is pleased to announce that Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology [CEAT], has become an HMS Training Partner. OSU brings its Environmental Management Certificate Program to us, which runs November 11-15, 2024.
| Nov 11-15, 2024 | OSU-Tulsa, OK |
University of Cincinnati, OSHA Training Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ New Training Partner Offers Courses for 2024
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Aarcher Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ New Training Partner Offers Courses for 2024
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| Dec 10-12, 2024 | Online |
CHEMTREC, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
This week CHEMTREC has added its HAZWOPER 8-hour Refresher Training to the HMS Daily Training schedule. This HAZWOPER 8-hour Refresher Training is designed for individuals who need to refresh their existing 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. This course meets the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for 8 (eight) hours of annual refresher training for workers involved in the transport, storage, or handling of hazardous materials or hazardous waste.
See the CHEMTREC HAZWOPER 8-hour Refresher Training here!
CHEMTREC, an HMS training partner, has had 7 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs as reviewed and approved by the HMS Education and Training Committee. Thank you CHEMTREC, and thank to HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
| Daily | Ground Transportation for Carriers | Online |
| Daily | OSHA Hazard Communications Standard | Online |
| Daily | Shipping Lithium Batteries and Cells Training | Online |
| Daily | Hazmat General, Safety and Security Awareness Online Training Course | Online |
| Daily | IATA Dangerous Goods Online Training for Operations | Online |
| Daily | 49 CFR Training | Online |
| Daily | IATA Dangerous Goods Online Training for Operations Personnel | Online |
AIHA, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
American Industrial Hygiene Association [AIHA] an HMS training partner, has added its first of many courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs in support of IHMM certificants holding the CHMM, CHMP, CSHM, and CSMP credentials. Thank you, AIHA.
IATA, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
IATA, an HMS training partner, has had 3 more courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs as reviewed and approved by the HMS Education and Training Committee. Thank you IATA and thank to HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
Thank you, IATA for contributing programs enabling IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs!
Bowen EHS, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
Bowen EHS, an HMS training partner, has had 4 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs as reviewed and approved by the HMS Education and Training Committee, chaired by Diana Lundelius. Thank you Bowen EHS and thank to HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
Thank you Bowen EHS for contributing programs enabling IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs! All three of the new Bowen EHS programs are available online and on demand.
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Thank you Bowen EHS for contributing programs enabling IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs! All three of the new Bowen EHS programs are available online and on demand.
Easily Find Courses to Help You Pass IHMM Credential Exams
A core mission of HMS is education and training. Part of that mission includes assembling the best and most effective courses to assist IHMM applicants in passing their IHMM credential exams.
CDGP® Prep Course
CE-1112: CDGP® Exam Prep – Columbia Southern University – Available On Demand
CHMM® Prep Courses
- AHMP EHMM Course Dec 10-12, 2024
- Daily – CHMM® Online Review – Bowen
- Daily – CHMM® Prep Course – Institute of Safety & Systems Management
- Daily –Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM®) Exam Prep – SPAN Exam Prep, Division of ClickSafety
CSHM™ Prep Courses
CSMP™ Prep Courses
IHMM and HMS Tie Exam Preparation Together for Applicants
Every IHMM certification that requires an examination has a section of its website entitled Examination Preparation.
Connected to the Examination Preparation panel is a companion panel that is Find a Course to Prepare for the Exam.
You see the Find a Course to Prepare for the Exam panel from the CHMM site at left.
When you click on the Find a Course to Prepare for the Exam panel it takes the applicant directly to the HMS site where all CHMM prep courses may be found and chosen.
For the 441 CHMM applicants IHMM had on October 1, 2024, all 441 applicants looking for CHMM prep courses could see and choose their favored CHMM exam prep course. If your course is not on the HMS platform, none of the 441 CHMM applicants could find you.
If you want your CHMM prep course on the HMS platform so it can be found by IHMM CHMM applicants, contact Gene Guilford at [email protected]
HMS Makes Finding Courses to Earn CMPs Easy
Every year more than 1,600 IHMM certificants have to recertify their credentials, evidenced their continuing commitment to improvement and learning to elevate their professional credential.
Earning Certification Maintenance Points [CMPs] is illustrated under Recertification of Your Credential, that includes the Recertification Claims Manual – Appendix A, that details all of the ways a certificant may earn CMPs > https://ihmm.org/recertification-claims/
Having mastered that manual, how does an IHMM certificant find courses to earn CMPs?
HMS has made that simple and easy.
- Go to https://hazmatsociety.org/education-training/
- Scroll down until you see a row of buttons…click on the CMPs button
The system will then generate all of the courses on the HMS E&T platform with IHMM CMPs already attached.
The next developments by the HMS E&T committee will refine available courses’ CMPs by individual credential!
HMS Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] Exam Prep
The Columbia Southern University/HMS CDGP prep course is found here on the Hazardous Materials Society [HMS] education and training website > https://hazmatsociety.org/training/ce-1112-cdgp-exam-prep/2022-02-02/
The CSU CDGP exam prep course is delivered entirely online and may be initiated by any CDGP applicant at any time. The CDGP applicant has up to 10 weeks to complete the prep course, though an extension of the 10 weeks may be requested from CSU directly. The CSU CDGP exam prep course contains 8 modules covering the 4 principle texts involved in the CDGP exam, as follows:
- UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and
- International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), and
- International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), and the
- International Maritime Organization’s Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).
More information on the IHMM Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] credential may be found here > https://ihmm.org/cdgp/
Donate to HMS
One of the most important projects of the Hazardous Materials Society is our Scholarship Program.
HMS wants to make it as easy as possible for those who cannot always afford to participate in pursuing certification, or keeping up with professional development, or attending great conferences and receiving outstanding training. HMS does not solicit contributions from the general public. HMS does ask IHMM’s certificants and their companies and our education and training vendors to consider a contribution.
Here, through your generosity, you can make a difference in promoting the ability of those who can afford it least to become participants in our communities of practice.
It’s never too late to make a difference, so don’t let this opportunity to make a difference pass you by. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of $250, $500 or what you can to help build HMS’s effort to help others in our communities of practice.
Member Benefits of Hazardous Materials Society
99% of IHMM certificants are aware of the Hazardous Materials Society, which we appreciate. IHMM established the Hazardous Materials Society in order to support and provide services to IHMM certificants.
Did You Know?
Your company’s membership dues for Associate Membership in the Hazardous Materials Society (HMS) are 100% tax-deductible and your participation directly supports scholarship and education/training opportunities for professionals working in hazmat and EHS. Joining as an Associate Member expresses your commitment and your company’s leadership in giving back to our professional community. Join today to claim your tax deduction for the 2020 tax year while expressing your company’s professional affiliation and accessing tools for your marketing and business development plans.
As an IHMM certificant, you pay no dues to take advantage of IHMM’s Foundation at HMS. We do appreciate IHMM’s certificants encouraging their companies to contribute.
To learn more about what HMS is doing now and what they are planning for the future, please see the new Member Benefits page here.
The Hazardous Materials Society [HMS] is a partner of Columbia Southern University.
Columbia Southern University is an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, that strives to change and improve lives through higher education by enabling students to maximize their professional and personal potential.
A subsidiary of Columbia Southern Education Group, CSU offers online degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, doctorate or certificate levels in a multitude of areas such as occupational safety and health, fire administration, criminal justice, business administration, human resource management, health care administration and more. CSU also features undergraduate and graduate certificate programs to provide focused training in specialized areas for adult learners.
Benefits of a CSU Learning Partnership:
- 10% Tuition Discount
- Exclusive Scholarships
- Waived Application and Evaluation Fees
- Access the Career Services Department
For further assistance or additional information, contact Ernie Smith, [email protected]u, or call 251-923-4055
IHMM has a companion organization for which education and training programs are presented and delivered. The Hazardous Materials Society is IHMM’s Professional Association and HMS’ education and training website can be found here. These events are produced independently of IHMM, and their providers have no access to IHMM certification examinations or program information other than that which is publicly available.
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