Abstract
AbstractThe movement of hazardous materials is a common and essential transportation function. A key distinction between the transportation of hazardous materials and of nonhazardous materials is the level of safety regulation. Two main types of regulation apply to all transportation: economic and safety. For hazardous materials, safety regulation involves the regulation that applies to nonhazardous materials plus rules specific to the hazards that hazardous materials pose.Matters relevant to the transport of hazardous materials in the United States are addressed in this article. Various transport modes are reviewed and required shipping documents are explained. Regulation of hazardous and nonhazardous materials transportation, including federal and state transportation, economic, and safety regulation, are discussed.
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