06/24/2020
ORM-D PHASE OUT
The De Leone Corporation will begin phasing out our stock of ORM-D labels on September 1st, 2020.
ORM-D labels ordered after September 1st, 2020 will NOT be eligible for return.
What are the new Limited Quantity requirements and what is happening to ORM-D?
On January 19, 2011, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published final rule HM-215K in the Federal Register to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in 49 CFR with the United Nations (UN) requirements for transportation of dangerous goods. One of the changes calls for the elimination of the ORM-D exception for consumer commodity shipments. Per the revised rule, items previously marked as ORM-D will have to conform to the new requirements for Limited Quantity shipments or be shipped as fully regulated items. Although the term βORM-Dβ is being eliminated, most consumer commodities will continue to be eligible for the limited quantity exception. The final rule also includes a new Limited Quantity marking that will replace the ORM-D on packages.
How long can I continue to use the ORM-D labels?
Voluntary compliance with the new regulation was authorized effective January 1, 2011, for domestic ground, rail and vessel shipments. The deadline for the ORM-D phase-out is December 31, 2020. Therefore, beginning January 1, 2021, ORM-D will no longer be an acceptable marking for shipping hazardous materials domestically.
Will the new Limited Quantity requirement be different than the current ORM-D requirement?
Packaging, labeling and marking requirements remain the same under the new Limited Quantity requirements as they did under ORM-D with one exception: instead of marking packages with ORM-D, the newly Limited Quantity marking must be used. In essence, limited quantities are now treated just like consumer commodities.
If you have questions regarding the use of ORM-D / Limited Quantity labels and their associated regulations, please contact the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) or the Department of Transportation.
Questions regarding the purchase of the Limited Quantity labels may be directed to The De Leone Corporation Customer Service Team: 541-504-8311 or [email protected].