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< Back 1985 -1991 Development of RAMSHP™ & FLTRAK™ WMG creates FILTRAK™ and RAMSHP™ in response to the emerging trends in the filter characterization sector. These programs are seamlessly integrated and currently form integral components of the RADMAN™ Suite.

PHMSA Quarterly Newsletter Are you getting the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA's) quarterly newsletter? April - June 2025 Introducing New Leadership PHMSA is pleased to welcome Mr. Ben Kochman as Deputy Administrator and current Acting Administrator. Ben joins us from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), where he served as Director of Pipeline Safety Policy. In this role, he led efforts to advocate for effective federal safety policy on behalf of the interstate natural gas pipeline and storage industry. This appointment marks a return for Mr. Kochman, who held executive level appointed positions within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) previously, including serving as PHMSA’s Director of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs. In that role, he served as the lead executive representing the Agency before Congress, the media, and stakeholder groups. Mr. Kochman also served as a Senior Congressional Affairs Officer on behalf of former Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, where he acted as a liaison with Congress for a variety of issues, including assisting with outreach for PHMSA. Learn more about Mr. Kochman here . Deputy Administrator Kochman is committed to President Trump’s goal of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining our safe transportation system. Share your input with us today! Also returning to PHMSA is Keith Coyle, who has been appointed to PHMSA’s leadership team as our new Chief Counsel. Before joining PHMSA, Mr. Coyle was a Shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of Babst Calland, where he focused on matters involving energy and natural resources, including the regulation of pipelines and transportation of hazardous materials. Previously, Mr. Coyle served as Legislative Counsel for former U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX), who was then the Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and a Subcommittee Chairman on the Ways and Means Committee, and was an Attorney Advisor for PHMSA between 2008–2012. See Mr. Coyle’s full bio, here . New to the team, but no stranger to PHMSA, Emily Wong joins as the Director of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs for PHMSA. Prior to joining PHMSA, Ms. Wong was Director of Federal Relations at the American Petroleum Institute (API), where she advocated on environmental and midstream segment issues, including legislation and regulations impacting pipelines and the transportation of hazardous materials, on behalf of the oil and natural gas industry. Ms. Wong has also served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the American Public Gas Association, as a Senior Advisor at the Department of Transportation and an Attorney Advisor at the Department of Energy during President Trump’s first administration, and as counsel for two committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. See Ms. Wong’s full bio here . Hazardous Materials Registration The 2025–2026 registration year begins officially on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year, with early registration opening May 1st. The updated 2025 registration brochure will be available in mid-April. To download or print this brochure, visit our website . The tips below are intended to help you prepare for the upcoming 2025 registration year. To avoid errors and processing delays, please do not submit your registrations for the 2025 registration year prior to May 1st. Any registrations submitted before this date will not be processed. Online registration is the quickest and most effective way to obtain your Hazardous Materials Registration Certificate! To register online, enter through the PHMSA Portal at: https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov . When renewing your registrations, please use your HM Company ID to avoid errors in typing business name and company address. If you don't know your HM Company ID, please contact our registration help desk for assistance by email register@dot.gov or phone. The registration help desk can be reached at the following numbers: (202) 934-1630 for businesses beginning with the letters A–M (202) 934-1631 for businesses beginning with the letters N–Z Registrants should also contact the registration help desk for assistance with any of the following: Confirming the status of registrations submitted by mail or ACH (registrants should allow up to 14 days for processing); Assistance with locating previously-submitted registrations; Assistance with financial payment issues, such as disputes, refunds, or other concerns. Please submit only business contact information. Please note that the contact information you submit during the registration process, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, may be disclosed in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. For more information, visit: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-overview Note: While PHMSA initiated the rulemaking process to adjust the registration fee structure, following the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, there will be no changes for the 2025–2026 registration year . For additional information and access to the dockets or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov or DOT's Docket Operations Office. The docket number for this rulemaking activity is PHMSA-2022-0033 (HM-208J). So far, PHMSA has published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) , a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) , and held a Public Meeting to solicit public input on possible changes. New Process for PHMSA’s Letters of Interpretation On April 8, 2025, PHMSA announced its updated interpretations process to allow stakeholders to play a role in reviewing and providing feedback on interpretations requests. The updated process not only offers more transparency, but also provides stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback on best practices for compliance with safety requirements covering the transportation of hazardous materials and the operation of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems. Through PHMSA’s updated interpretations process, stakeholders can review and comment on interpretations requests prior to issuance of the agency’s final written interpretation. Stakeholders will have up to 30-days following the submission of a request to provide feedback related to compliance with the regulation in question. Prior to the new process, stakeholders were only made aware of new interpretations after their issuance. To submit a request for interpretation or learn more about the new process, visit PHMSA’s interpretations webpage . Stakeholders interested in receiving email notifications when new interpretation requests are added to PHMSA’s website for comment can sign up here. Interested in being the first to know when PHMSA posts notices and rulemakings to the Federal Register? Receive email notifications from the Federal Register whenever PHMSA posts by visiting the Federal Register site and clicking 'Subscribe' at https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration . Opportunity for Collaboration: RD&T Releases RFI on Pressure Relief Devices On March 19, 2025, PHMSA’s Research, Development, & Technology Program (RD&T) published a Request for Information (RFI) titled “Determining the Effectiveness of Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs).” This RFI aims to gather more information to inform bonfire testing for various PRDs on different COPVs. The knowledge gained will help guide the RD&T program’s future research efforts and support the development of improved safety guidance for COPVs. We invite professionals and experts in the field of COPVs to contribute their expertise by responding to the RFI. Your input is invaluable in advancing safety and innovation in this important area. The RFI can be found in the Federal Register Notice at the link below. We look forward to your responses and collaboration! https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/19/2025-04605/hazardous-materials-request-for-feedback-on-determining-the-effectiveness-of-pressure-relief-devices Update: Expanded HazMat Supplement (EHS) Experimental Commodity Flow Data In April 2024, PHMSA OHMS released its Expanded Hazmat Supplement (EHS) —a groundbreaking dataset designed to enhance understanding and management of hazardous materials transportation. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, the EHS represents a significant expansion of the 2022 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS). This innovative dataset incorporates supplemental questions and new self-reported data from hazardous materials (hazmat) shippers utilizing DOT-regulated specification packaging. The EHS provides critical insights into key areas, including the types of hazardous materials shipped, packaging specifications, quantities and weights, and the primary modes of transportation. The availability of this data marks a pivotal step forward in advancing public safety, supporting first responders, and enabling data-driven decision-making. By offering a more comprehensive understanding of hazmat flows, the EHS is expected to inform risk assessments, enhance mitigation strategies, and promote research aimed at improving safety outcomes. To further support the effective use of this experimental data product, OHMS is pleased to announce the release of additional resources. These resources include a new User Guidance Document to help users better understand and utilize the data for informed decision making. You can access this new resource online here: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82010 . Additional helpful materials are coming soon: Tutorials : Instructional videos will be made available in the future to assist users in navigating the dataset, understanding its structure, and leveraging its insights. Data Visualizations : OHMS is developing a series of visual tools to highlight key trends and observations derived from the data. These visualizations will be accessible on the PHMSA website to facilitate user engagement and understanding. This initiative underscores OHMS’s commitment to advancing hazardous materials safety through transparency, innovation, and collaboration. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor the PHMSA website for updates and to explore the EHS dataset as a valuable resource for enhancing safety and decision-making in the hazmat sector. For more information and to access the dataset, please visit the PHMSA website. Together, we can work toward a safer and more informed future. Request for Proposal: Risk Assessment for HAZMAT Packages in an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Environment The RD&T program published a Request for Proposal titled “Risk Assessment for HAZMAT Packages in an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Environment.” The RFP seeks out expertise, capabilities, and experience to evaluate the safety performance of existing dangerous goods packaging requirements in an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) environment. The work will account for operational conditions specific to the carriage of dangerous goods via UAS, the corresponding hazards, the safety performance of existing packaging standards, and will identify appropriate risk mitigation measures. It will also identify potential hazards associated with malfunctions of UAS package containment systems at various cruise altitudes, up to 400 feet above ground level (AGL), which could drop items during transit, inadvertently. More information on how to submit a proposal can be found at the link below or interested parties can search and find the information from the SAM.gov home page, by selecting "Contract Opportunities" and searching by the RFP number 693JK325R0002. Read the RFP, here: https://sam.gov/opp/4461103b19b04e8db1a0422f7e3da8ed/view Check the Box: Hazardous Matt & Friends Poster Series PHMSA's Check the Box campaign steps into a colorful new dimension with the launch of the “Hazardous Matt & Friends” poster series . Featuring the playful character Hazardous Matt and his hazardous material friends, the collection makes hazmat safety accessible, memorable, and even whimsical—without compromising on the seriousness of the message. The posters can be printed and displayed at home, at work, or in school to encourage hazardous materials awareness, with a QR code to direct the public to more helpful resources. PHMSA will be revealing the posters every other week on social media – follow us on X and LinkedIn and share the posters with your network! ERG2024: One Year Anniversary PHMSA is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook ! The ERG provides life-saving information to first responders in the immediate aftermath of a hazmat transportation incident. In the last year, PHMSA distributed over 1.8 million free books to fire fighters, police officers, emergency services, tribal nations, and more. In addition, join the 2.6 million users around the world and download the free ERG mobile app . Download it on the iOS or Google Play stores. The “ How to Use the ERG 2024 ” video from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFC) is now available on YouTube. For more information and ERG resources, go to https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazmat/erg/emergency-response-guidebook-erg . Have a comment on the ERG? Send it to ERGcomments@dot.gov . PHMSA is already working on updates for the ERG 2028 and welcomes your feedback! PHMSA develops compliance assistance materials that make it easier to understand and comply with the HMR. Electronic versions of these resources are available at: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazmat/publications . For additional information contact: The Hazardous Materials Info Center 1.800.HMR.4922 or (1.800.467.4922) E-mail: infocntr@dot.gov https://www.phmsa.dot.gov Questions or suggestions for the next newsletter? 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One Cracked Up Placard!?! See anything else? Faded yellow color? Dirty? Hazard class display obscured? See anything else? Faded yellow color? Dirty? Hazard class display obscured? We can use the “hinge-type” placard per 49 CFR 172.516(e), but it also states that the placard must still meet all the 49 CFR 172 Subpart F placarding requirements for placard format, color, and legibility. “These articles are presented for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed represent the professional opinion of WMG, Inc. and its employees and have not been evaluated or approved by regulators. Readers are responsible for performing an independent evaluation and interpretation of any rules or regulations discussed herein.” Previous Next

< Back 2016 Software Innovation – FME Guardian™ WMG introduces FME Guardian™, a web-enabled application that monitors foreign material exclusion to bolster site FME Programs.

< Back 2012 Platt’s Global Energy Innovation Award WMG receives Platt’s Global Energy Innovation Award for the filter processing methodology, one year after breaking into the filter processing business.

< Back 2003 Transfer of Leadership Kevin Tuite takes over as President and CEO.

Discover WMG's expertise in accurate radioactive waste characterization and classification, crucial for successful waste management projects. Learn about our systematic approach to determining waste weight, volume, and activity, ensuring compliance with NRC and DOT regulations. Trust WMG for industry-leading services in characterizing routine waste streams and handling any radioactive material with precision and reliability. Characterization Services WMG leverages the expertise of renowned professionals in the commercial nuclear industry to comprehensively address a wide range of your radiological engineering needs. Our services encompass Characterization and Classification, Shielding Analysis, Material Management Consulting, Fuel Pool Campaigns, and Decommissioning, enabling us to support your radioactive materials and waste management needs effectively. Characterization and Classification Radioactive material and waste management requires planned and systematic actions to provide confidence in correct and accurate results that employ best practices and are compliant with regulations. Correct characterization, waste classification, and transportation classification are fundamental in a successful material or waste management project. We pride ourselves on being the industry leader in providing those defensible characterization and classification results. Read More Characterization… It influences all other decisions downstream including packaging, storage, transportation, processing and disposal. Decommissioning Services Over the past four decades, we have provided support for the vast majority of D&D projects in various sectors including private, institutional, and government. We have also extended our expertise to international D&D projects and to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Read More Shielding Analyses Our experience with all US nuclear power plants and other US and international clients, allow WMG to provide proven and pragmatic best practices for our projects including Point-Kernel photon shielding programs to the most complex Monte Carlo Neutron-Particle Transport (MCNP) codes. More importantly, we have the experience to know which shielding analysis tool is appropriate for any shielding analysis. Read More Prior planning provides a solid foundation for success, enabling you to navigate challenges with confidence and achieve your goals with greater efficiency. Waste Management Consulting WMG applies over 200 years of collective staff nuclear industry experience in its approach to solving the unique waste management challenges that invariably present themselves. Read More

Get to know WMG, Inc. through our About Us page, where we share our journey since 1979 as providers of top-tier nuclear engineering and software services. Discover our extensive experience, industry leadership, and dedication to excellence in managing radioactive waste. Learn why WMG stands out for its unmatched expertise, rigorous training, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. About Us WMG, Inc. is a nuclear engineering firm committed to providing our clients with innovative and cost-effective solutions. Our team brings decades of experience and expertise to every project we undertake. We provide a variety of services, including design, analysis, and consulting to ensure that our clients' needs are met at every stage of the project. We work closely with our clients to deliver results that exceed expectations and are designed to stand the test of time. OUR MISSION Excellence in radioactive waste management through service, innovation, value and integrity. OUR VISION We will continue to lead the way in developing smart engineered solutions that improve the way radioactive waste is characterized, packaged and shipped. OUR VALUES At WMG we focus on the best interest of our customers and our employees. Above all else we treat our customers and employees with honesty, integrity and fairness. We consistently save our customers time, dose and money and win their continued business by exceeding their expectations.

10 CFR 61 Analysis and Evaluation Course Length: 2 Days Course Code: WMG-RC-130 Prerequisites: None Satisfies: 49 CFR 172 Subpart H function-specific, 10 CFR 61, NRC BTPs, NRC IN 86-20 Audience Profile: Professionals involved in radioactive shipping support, including HP, RP Tech, Supervisors, Managers, and Radioactive Shippers. < Back Course Description: Unlock the complexities of 10 CFR 61 compliance in our intensive two-day workshop designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, waste classification, and analytical evaluation. Delve into the historical evolution of the regulations and gain practical insights into waste stream definition, sampling protocols, and analytical result interpretation. Skills Gained: Upon completion, participants will be well-equipped to apply the below list of skills in their professional roles, ensuring a thorough understanding of 10 CFR 61 regulations and enhancing their ability to manage radioactive waste in compliance with regulatory standards. • Regulatory Compliance Proficiency • Waste Stream Definition • Sampling Protocol Expertise • Analytical Result Interpretation • Comparison and Validation Techniques • Data Averaging and Replacement Skills • Adaptability to Regulatory Changes • Documentation and Reporting Competence • Effective Communication

< Back 1983 Development of RADMAN™ WMG begins development of the RADMAN™ program and receives NRC topical approval. The original RADMAN™ program was written in FORTRAN IV for the TRS 80 computer. A dot matrix printer was included, and the entire package weighed about 20 lbs. Peter drove around from plant to plant in his station wagon attempting to sell RADMAN™, and Oyster Creek eventually bought the first unit. After RADMAN™ was converted to run on a much more sizable IBM computer, demand for RADMAN™ increased and plants across the country began to purchase it. With the introduction of RADMAN™, WMG’s reputation for setting the industry standard for excellence began to take shape.

< Back 1991 Entry into the D&D Market WMG ventures into the decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) market, securing a significant contract at Yankee Rowe based on prior success with activation analysis contracts for the government. Subsequently, WMG successfully fulfills major D&D contracts at Saxton, Trojan, Shoreham, San Onofre, Oyster Creek, Big Rock Point, and Yankee Maine and Connecticut.

< Back WMG - Products WMG offers a range of products designed to provide superior engineered value to our clients, all while saving them time, dose, and money. From our dewatering liners to our REACh™ detector and custom software solutions, our premium products and services have served to help our clients overcome even their most challenging radioactive material and waste solutions for over 4 decades. Previous Next