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Discusses the problems faced by shippers on the regulation for the shipping of hazardous cargoes. How the most dangerous class of chemicals was packed and marked; Codes used for transporting dangerous goods; Model recommendations offered by the United Nations (UN) for the transport of dangerous chemicals.

Reports on the US Federal Aviation Administration's request for permission from Congress to divert funds to address the growth in shipments of hazardous materials.

Reports on the availability of new hazardous materials transportation training modules on CD-ROM.

Report on the Department of Transportation's (DOT) ruling on the use of open-head fiber drums for domestic shipments of liquid hazardous materials after October 1, 1996. DOT's end of rule-making procedure for performance standards; Fiber drum supp liers' plan to appeal ruling.

Reports that the US Department of Transportation will reduce regulatory obligations for the hazardous materials transportation industry.

Reports on a pilot program of the US Department of Transportation that will allow inspectors to write tickets for minor violations in transporting hazardous materials.

Discusses amendments to the modal regulations for the international transportation of dangerous goods effective January 1, 1999. Maritime Safety Committee of the International Marine Organization's suggested transition period for compliance; Shipping names added to the General Index of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code; 40th edition of the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Reports on Fel-Pro's guide for distributors shipping the company's hazardous materials by surface and air. Information on proper identification, coding and labeling according to the Department of Transportation; Contact information.

Warns against the use of open-head fiber drums to transport liquid hazardous materials (hazmat), a practice the US Department of Transportation is set to ban. National Academy of Sciences' review of hazmat standards; Rejection of exemption for fiber drums.

Reports on the possible modification of the proposed hazardous material transportation fee increase. Comments of Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) on the fee proposal; Purpose of the fee hike; Petroleum Manufacturers Association of America's testimony before a congressional subcommittee against the proposal.

Announces that petroleum marketers are trying to stop a proposed fee increase aimed at hazardous materials transporters. Opposition to the proposal by the Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration to raise the annual registration fee on companies that transport hazardous materials; Proposed amount of increase.

Reports on the proposal of the United States Department of Transportation to rewrite and clarify the hazardous materials transportation regulations. Aim of the proposal; Changes included in the proposal.

Discusses the impact of the US Department of Transportation's (DOT) hazardous materials transportation (hazmat) program on the ceramics industry. Aim of the DOT regulations to ensure proper material handling so minimum environmental problems occur should there be a spill; Packaging requirements of the DOT regulations.

Reports on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's issuance of a rule requiring employers to retain Department of Trade labeling on packages, freight containers, and vehicles containing hazardous materials.