ABSTRACT
General requirements for hazardous materials transportation are found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 171. The regulation opens by stating to whom these regulations apply. Individuals who work with hazardous materials are not permitted to alter anything associated with the actual hazardous materials package or information related to the shipment of a hazardous material. This involves items such as labels, markings, and exemptions given for the shipment of the material. Information given in this section indicates the length of time a hazardous material requirement may be permitted, with regard to the date on which previous regulations may have applied. As an introduction to the hazardous materials regulations, this section lays the foundation for hazardous materials regulatory requirements. Drivers must be aware of what regulatory issues impact their operations and their responsibilities with regard to regulatory compliance.
