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FAQ 2: How do I apply for a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?
Answer: A carrier would file the MCS-150B form to start the application process. A carrier that does not have a USDOT Number will receive one by filing the MCS-150B.
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FAQ 1: Why Is FMCSA requiring a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?
Answer: There were several compelling reasons for the rulemaking. Congress passed a law (49 U.S.C. 5109) which required FMCSA to have a permit program. In addition, as part of a settlement agreement with...
Advisory: Declaring the Transportation of Anhydrous Ammonia and Class 3, Flammable Liquids When Filing FMCSA Registration.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the United States
Department of Transportation (USDOT) is issuing this...
Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
Section § 385.415: What operational requirements apply to the transportation of a hazardous material for which a permit is required?Question 1: When must a driver transporting a hazardous material described under §385.403 communicate...
Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.
Guidance Q&A Question 1: Is transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) in a non-liquefied state subject to the HMSP requirements?
Guidance: Although CNG is classified as a...