NEWS

Coming Soon: Magnetic Testing

Viking is currently researching and developing "Magnetic Testing". It is hoped to be implemented into the testing format in a few months. If you are interested in obtaining more information on this subject please click here.

Viking Packing Consulting?

That's right, Viking now offers HAZMAT consulting. Please check out our "consulting page" for an overview of our service. Then call Viking today to set up HAZMAT consulting plan for your business.

HazMat Air Transport Requirements Amended

Final rule HM-228, published in March 2006, was issued to clarify applicability of Part 175 of 49CFR, clarify the exceptions from regulations for aircraft related items, revises separation distances for radioactive packages by cargo aircraft, and updates regulations to comply with security requirements for explosive special permits. To learn more about HM-228 click here.

PHMSA Revises HAZMAT Civil & Criminal Penalties

Maximum civil penalties have been changed from $32,500 to $50,000 and $100,000 for a knowing violation. The maximum criminal penalties have changed from 5 years of prison time to 10 years. Its a minimum $450 when violations are related to training. To learn more about penalties click here. To learn more about HAZMAT training click here.

International Standards and HMR To Possibly Consolidate

PHMSA is proposing to amend the HAZMAT Regulations by providing a user-friendly format to promote understanding of the conditions and limitations on the use of international standards and regulations. To learn about HM-215F click here.

Shipping Paper Retention Requirements Changed

PHMSA has changed the retention period for HAZMAT shipping papers to 375 days after material is accepted by initial carrier. Each carrier must retain a copy of the shipping papers for the same amount of time. Shippers and carriers of HAZMAT waste continue to retain shipping papers for 3 years. To learn more about HM-240 click here.

Exemptions To Be Replaced With Special Permits

PHMSA has changed the definition of exemption to special permit in final rule HM-240. Current exemptions will be effective until they expire, are terminated, or become due for renewal. To learn more about HM-240 click here.

HAZMAT Employer And HAZMAT Employee Definitions Changed

PHMSA has changed the definition of HAZMAT employer and HAZMAT employee as defined in the HMR. The definitions are now to include self-employed individuals, any person that represents, marks, certifies, or sells packaging components as qualified for use in transporting HAZMAT in commerce. These definitions will also include railroad maintenance-of-way employees and railroad signalmen. To learn more about HM-240 click here. To learn more about HAZMAT training click here.

Viking Packing Specialist, Inc. Gets New Owner/President

As of March 2005 Weilert Enterprise has purchased VPS, Inc. The purchase will in no way affect current employment or change VPS products in anyway. The new owner/president plans to expand business, bring in more jobs and improve quality of VPS workmanship.