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Transport i infrastruktura · 30.08.2011

Safety Notice: Transportation of DOT Special Permit Packages in Commerce

In this safety notice, PHMSA is alerting the regulated community to the importance of adhering to Federal requirements when offering and transporting hazardous materials in DOT Special Permit (SP) packages. PHMSA is concerned that many persons who offer or transport SP packages fail to recognize the additional requirements applicable to filling, offering, and moving SP packages. By issuing this safety notice, PHMSA is attempting to raise awareness within the hazardous materials community of the inherent characteristics of DOT SPs and underscore the possible consequences of failing to recognize an SP package and react accordingly.

Source: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →