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The following are topics and documents found throughout this site. This "one-stop" is a source for public documents related to the safe transport of hazardous materials.
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Topics of Interest
The following can be located throughout this website.
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Glossary |
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Hazardous Materials terms and definitions. |
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Alphabetical List of More Documents
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Authorized DOT Cylinder Requalifiers (International) |
Persons authorized to requalify DOT cylinders under 49 CFR 173.34 are listed. The requalifier identification number, the name and address, the classes of cylinders authorized for requalification, the date of the most recent authorization and current status of the requalifier is provided. |
Jun 18, 2008 |
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Fumigant Marking Requirement |
Marking Requirements
for a transport vehicle or
freight container
in which the lading
has been fumigated |
Sep 1, 2005 |
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Guide for Preparing Shipping Papers |
One of the most frequently cited safety violations is
the failure of the shipper to properly describe the
hazardous material on the shipping paper. |
Dec 1, 2006 |
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In Suport of Small Business |
For Brokers, Carriers, Cylinder Retesters, Packaging Manufacturers, Shippers, Third-party Certifiers |
Dec 1, 1999 |
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Kid Zone |
Pamphlet for kids on home safety and identifying hazardous materials in your home. |
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Neck Threads Inspection: External |
Basic guidelines for the inspection and evaluation of DOT/TC cylinder (tube) mounting threads with outside diameter greater than or equal 18" |
Jul 31, 2007 |
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Preemption of State & Local Laws |
Alphabetized subject matter index of issues arising under the preemption provisions of the Federal hazardous material transportation law (Federal hazmat law, 49 U.S.C. §§ 5101-5128. |
Dec 5, 2006 |
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RAM Regulations Review December 2008 |
This review provides guidance on the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) Parts 171-185, which govern the packaging and shipment of radioactive material. |
Apr 8, 2009 |
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Risk / Benefit-Cost Analysis |
Prohibiting Hazardous Materials in External Piping of MC 306 / 406 Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles, Preliminary Assessment |
Jan 25, 1999 |
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Special Permits & Approvals: Similarities and Differences |
The main difference between a special permit and an approval is the fact that an approval document can only be issued if there is a specific approval cite in the Regulations i.e., approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. If there is no approval cite, one must apply for a special permit. |
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Wetlines Awareness for Emergency Responders |
Developed in partnership with the National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc., the National Association of State Fire Marshals, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. |
Sep 1, 2006 |
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