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Interim final rules for hazardous materials

The hazardous materials (hazmat) requirements are outlined in various parts of the U.S. Patriot Act interim final rules.

Application process and threat assessment 

The Interim Final Rule Part VI establishes security threat assessment standards  (193 KB) which is an application and approval mechanism for determining whether an individual poses a security threat warranting denial of a hazmat endorsement for a CDL. It also provides procedures for appeals or waivers. 

Amendment No. 1572-3 (72 KB) to Interim Final Rule Part VI moves the effective date for background checks to January 31, 2005.

Docket No. TSA-2003-14610 Exemption Notice (32 KB) further delays security threat assessments for transfer and renewal hazmat endorsements until March 31, 2005. However, the effective date for security threat assessments for applicants applying for a new hazmat endorsement remains at January 31, 2005. 

Citizenship and immigration status 

The Interim Final Rule Part V requires proof of citizenship or legal immigration status (122 KB) to obtain, renew, transfer or upgrade a CDL with a hazmat endorsement. Included in the rule is a list of acceptable documents to prove citizenship or immigration status.

Definition change for hazardous materials transport

The Interim Final Rule Part IV incorporates requirements of certain hazardous materials and the procedures for applying for exemptions into the hazardous materials regulations (135 KB). 

Expanded list of hazardous materials

The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, establishes new requirements effective February 7, 2003 for possession, use, and transfer in the U.S., receipt from outside the U.S. and transfer within the U.S. of select agents and toxins (180 KB).

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Last modified: July 3, 2008