New hazmat rules

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

Originally Posted by B Aceves

In CA it is not illegal to transport waist oil unless you are caring a amount over the legal limit. I belive its up to around 40 gallons before you need to have the proper permit and also a Haz Mat endorsement on your license. So if we carry around a five gallon bucket of used oil sealed in a bucket its not a problem. Remember It becomes Hazardous Waist only after its been used.

Funny Motor Oil by Itelf isnt considered "HazMat"
Gasoline by itself isnt considered "HazMat"
Together they are.......

I think by calling it Fuel Oil you could get away without it being a Hazmat

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Joe DeMarzo

Ed, is this geared twoard us little sportsman racer, the pro's or a blanket policy? I wonder if NHRA will put out a statement about the removal of dump sites at their events. Who is going to police the new policy? How is this any different than me bringing my used oil to a local repair shop who accepts oil? Any factual insights would help us all.

Joe,I just posted what I saw.I don't have the answers.Don't shoot the messenger.