What are the logistics for a permitted load that is transported by more than one mode? For example, a permitted load is transferred to an ocean vessel.

FAQ 9: What are the logistics for a permitted load that is transported by more than one mode? For example, a permitted load is transferred to an ocean vessel.

Answer:  The Hazardous Materials Safety Permit is only required for motor carriers. A motor carrier's HM Safety...

When are Level VI inspections required to be performed for international shipments of highway-route-controlled quantities of radioactive materials?

FAQ : When are Level VI inspections required to be performed for international shipments of highway-route-controlled quantities of radioactive materials?

Answer: For international shipments, the Level VI inspection must be performed on a highway route controlled quantity of radioactive...

Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) Program: Amendment to Enforcement Policy, 80 Fed. Reg. 35253

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Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) Program:  Amendment to Enforcement Policy, 80 Fed. Reg. 35253 (June 19, 2015)

The Federal Register text can be found on the Federal Register website. To view the Federal...

Change to FMCSA Policy on Calculating and Publicizing the Driver, Vehicle, and Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service Rates and Crash Rates; Notice of Amendment of Policy, 77 Fed. Reg. 38215

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Change to FMCSA Policy on Calculating and Publicizing the Driver, Vehicle, and Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service Rates and Crash Rates; Notice of Amendment of Policy, 77 Fed. Reg. 38215 (June 27, 2012)

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FMCSA Policy on Considering the Preventability of Crashes in Administrative Review Requests of Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Denials Based Upon Crash Rates in the Top 30 Percent of the National Average Under 49 CFR 385.407; Notice of Enforcement Polic

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FMCSA Policy on Considering the Preventability of Crashes in Administrative Review Requests of Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Denials Based Upon Crash Rates in the Top 30 Percent of the National Average Under 49 CFR 385.407; Notice of...

FMCSA Policy on Calculating Crash Rates and Driver, Vehicle, and Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service Rates and the Top 30 Percent of the National Average Under 49 CFR 385.407; Notice of Enforcement Policy, 72 Fed. Reg. 62795

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FMCSA Policy on Calculating Crash Rates and Driver, Vehicle, and Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service Rates and the Top 30 Percent of the National Average Under 49 CFR 385.407; Notice of Enforcement Policy, 72 Fed. Reg. 62795 (Nov. 7...

Advisory: Guidance on the Application of 49 CFR Section 385.403; Who Must Hold a Safety Permit?

Advisory: Guidance on the Application of 49 CFR Section 385.403; Who Must Hold a Safety Permit?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this advisory to motor carriers and shippers of hazardous materials requiring a Hazardous Materials Safety...

How will future changes to the CSA Program impact the HMSP Program?

FAQ 29: How will future changes to the CSA Program impact the HMSP Program?

Answer: On June 29th, 2015, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice (Vol. 80 FR 37037), Proposal for Future Enhancements to the Safety Measurement System (SMS)” for public

comment. Any finalized...

What recourse does a carrier have if their HMSP is denied, suspended, or revoked based on the ongoing SMS analysis or other condition in section 385.421?

FAQ 28: What recourse does a carrier have if their HMSP is denied, suspended, or revoked based on the ongoing SMS analysis or other condition in section 385.421?

Answer: The administrative review process in section 385.423 still applies. However, if the denial, suspension,...

How does the HMSP Program Improvement policy affect current HMSP holders who are submitting renewal applications?

FAQ: How does the HMSP Program Improvement policy affect current HMSP holders who are submitting renewal applications?

Answer:  Once an HMSP becomes non-temporary, section 385.407 no longer applies to the carrier’s ability to renew its HMSP.  Therefore, as long as an HMSP...