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Motor Carrier Hazardous Materials Safety Permits Study
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2020-07-01
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Edition:Final Report, February 2013-June 2016
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Abstract:The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to conduct a study of its Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) program and report to Congress on the review’s findings. This report provides the detailed description of the research that supported the summary letter report sent to Congress. It also includes: 1) analysis used by FMCSA in responding to the petition titled “Petition for Rulemaking – Hazardous Materials Safety Permit,” 2) the 2015 change in policy regarding safety monitoring and renewal of HMSP permits for carriers, and 3) possibilities for how FMCSA may implement the remaining recommendations. This report summarizes information from interviews with internal FMCSA staff and external industry stakeholders; outlines the history and similarities and differences of Federal HMSP and State Uniform HM programs; discusses the list of materials subject to HMSPs; analyzes the demographics and safety performance of permittees; and addresses the overall safety effectiveness of the HMSP program. The report considers alternatives and makes recommendations relating to initial permit issuance, ongoing monitoring of permittees, and permit renewals. Data and information technology needs related to the HMSP program are also discussed.
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