HAZMAT REGISTRATION FOR TRANSPORT OF CERTAIN CARGO
July 15, 2015
Although carriers are not required to register with DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, registration is required for carriers who ship specific types (e.g., explosive, radioactive, toxic) and quantities (e.g., bulk shipments and shipments requiring placarding) of cargo. Specifically, carriers are required to register with DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration if they ship:
(1) radioactive material;
(2) more than 25kg (55 pounds) of an explosive material that has a mass explosion hazard, a projection hazard, or a combination of a fire hazard and a minor projection or minor blast hazard;
(3) more than one L (1.06 quarts) per package of material that is extremely toxic by inhalation;
(4) a quantity of hazardous materials in bulk packaging greater than 13,248 L (3,500 gallons) for liquids or gasses or more than 13.24 cubic meters (468 cubic feet) for solids;
(5) a shipment of hazardous materials greater than 2268kg (5000 pounds), in other than bulk packaging, for which placarding is required; or
(6) any quantity of hazardous materials that requires placarding.
Registration allows a carrier greater flexibility in the types of hazardous materials that can be transported. The registration cost is $2,600 for one year, $5,175 for two years and $7,750 for three years. The registration period runs from July 1 to June 30 and the fee is not prorated. If your carrier would like to register for the 2015-2016 period, please contact us.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).