Shipping and Transporting Hazmat Flashcards

Under 49 CFR, which document must accompany a hazardous materials shipment transported by highway?

Answer: Bill of lading with hazmat shipping paper

A shipping paper (bill of lading) containing required hazmat information must accompany all highway hazmat shipments per 49 CFR Part 172.

A driver transporting hazardous materials must keep the shipping papers within reach when:

Answer: The vehicle is in motion

49 CFR 177.817 requires shipping papers to be within the driver's immediate reach while the vehicle is in motion.

Which marking is required on a non-bulk package containing a hazardous material?

Answer: Proper shipping name and UN identification number

Non-bulk packages must be marked with the proper shipping name and UN/NA identification number per 49 CFR 172.301.

What is the maximum capacity of a non-bulk packaging under 49 CFR?

Answer: 450 liters (119 gallons) for liquids

Non-bulk packaging is defined as having a maximum capacity of 450 liters (119 gallons) for liquids per 49 CFR 171.8.

Which federal agency has primary jurisdiction over the transportation of hazardous materials by air?

Answer: FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

The FAA enforces hazardous materials air transport regulations in coordination with PHMSA's regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171–180.

Under DOT regulations, which of the following is a Packing Group I material?

Answer: A material presenting a great danger

Packing Group I designates materials presenting the greatest danger, requiring the most stringent packaging standards.

A shipper must retain a copy of hazardous materials shipping papers for how long after the material is accepted by the initial carrier?

Answer: 2 years

49 CFR 172.201(e) requires shippers to retain shipping paper copies for 2 years after acceptance by the carrier.