The Hazardous Material Regulation zRegulation by both EPA and DOT as directed by Congress. RCRA 3003(b) directs any Hazmat transportation regulation be.

The Hazardous Material Regulation

Regulation by both EPA and DOT as directed by Congress. RCRA 3003(b) directs any Hazmat transportation regulation be consistent with the Hazmat Transportation Act and the Hazmat Transportation Uniform Safety Act


The HMTA is promulgated in 49CFR171-177, and address:

emergency regulationsnotification, incident reportsshipping papers, placardinglabeling, training, etc.


171-General Information, Definitions, Applicability

172-Hazardous Material Table, HazComm, Emergency Response

173-Shippers General Requirements for shipments and packaging.


174 - Carriage by rail175 - Carriage by aircraft176 - Carriage by vessel177 - Carriage by public highway178 - Specifications for packaging179 - Specifications for tank cars180 - Continuing Quals/Maint


Other related Agencies or Laws:

EPA RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA,

OSHA: HAZWOPER, HAZCOM,


The last major update to the HMR occurred this year with HM215b

This law made over 200 changes to the existing standard.

Most were minor changesA major revision in 1990 brought the

US in line with the UN

The HMRGeneral Requirements

No person may offer, accept for transportation, or transport a material unless it is properly classed, packaged, marked, etc

No transport unless material is properly handled or exempted (49CFR107)


No person may represent packaging as meeting the HMR if it has not been tested, even if the package is not to be used for HM

Persons functioning in parts 178, 179, or 180 must be approved in accordance with that part of HMR


No person shall mark any vehicle or container as containing HM unless it is actually present.

No person shall unlawfully alter, remove, deface labels, placards, documents required the HMR

The HMRHazardous Waste (171.3)

No person may accept for transportation, transport, or deliver HW unless: the motor vehicle has been

marked as such (390.21) even if placards are not required.

HW is manifested per 172.205 the quanitity is delivered properly.

The HMRHazardous Waste (171.3)

Federal law specifies penalties up to 25,000 fine and five years in prison for the willful discharge of hazardous waste at other than designated facilities

Be aware that both the EPA and DOT have armed US Marshalls.

The HMRMarine Pollutants (171.4)

Materials known to be toxic to aquatic organisms.

Special Provisions resulting from 1973 International Convention for Preventing Pollution from Ships

Non-bulk packages are exempted on highways, rail, or aircraft.

The HMRNotice of Incident (171.15)

Required when: a person is killed or hospitalized public evacuation, $50,000 damage trans. artery or facility closed routine flight pattern altered radioactive or infectious other


Reported to: DOT CHEMTREC CDC (if infectious) EPA (if RQ regardless of above conditions)


Required Information: name of person making report name and address of carrier phone number of person reporting date, time, location of incident extent of any injuries class, name, and quantity of HM


Carriers and Shippers are required to support investigations and special studies. All records and info must be made available.

In response to a DOT inquiry, full, true and correct answers must be provided with 30 days.

The HMRTraining

All Hazmat employees must receive training

Training may be provided by the employer or private sources

Employers shall ensure each Hazmat employee is tested to certify their knowledge on HMR

The HMRTraining Must Include

General Awareness TrainingFunction Specific TrainingSafety TrainingDriver Training (if applicable)Mode of Transport Training

HMR General Awareness Training

Familiarity with the General Provisions of the HMR

Ability to Recognize and identify HM that are marked labeled or otherwise packaged.

HMR Function Specific Training

Provides the employee with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the their specific job under the HMR

Training required under OSHa or EPA may meet these requirements

HMR Safety Training

Emergency ResponseEmployee Protection (OSHA) PPESpecific measures implemented

by the employer to prevent worker exposure

Methods and procedures to avoid accidents

HMR Driver Training

Covered in the Carriage by Public Highway section of the standard

Addresses vehicle operation References driver quals (CDL)Must include knowledge of

Hazmat handled and response

HMR Mode Specific Training

Carriage by aircraft/rail Carriers/connecting carriers must

provide training to HM employees

Carriage by vessel Carriers/connecting carriers must

provide training to HM employees Documentation must kept on board

HMR TrainingPeriodicity/Records

Training must be within 90 days of employment or assignment

Refresher training every 2 yearsTraining from previous employers

acceptable if documented.Documentation: name, date,

description, instructor, grade

HMR IntroductionDiscussion

What Title of the CFR covers transportation of HazMats?

What part of the standard addresses carriage by aircraft?

What part of the standard addresses carriage by vessel?

What incidents are reportable?


Who are Hazmat transportation incidents reported to?

What information must be in these reports?

What are the max penalties associated with the HMR


When can Hazmat be transported without papers/placards?

Do all hazardous waste vehicles have to be placarded?

Can I sell my drums marked as DOT spec for solid wastes if they fail DOT testing.


Can I change the color of my DOT package labels to contrast with my packaging.

What standard addresses the classification and manifesting of hazardous wastes?

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