FMCSA Amends Regulations to Incorporate CVSA Handbook on Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

Summary

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended its Hazardous Materials Safety Permits regulations to incorporate by reference the April 1, 2022, edition of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) handbook, which outlines inspection procedures and Out-of-Service Criteria for commercial motor vehicles transporting transuranic waste and radioactive materials. This change provides uniform enforcement tolerances nationwide for these inspections.