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Welcome to the SMC Hazardous Materials
CommitteeOctober 5, 2014
Agenda
1. Opening Remarks & Self-Introductions2. Elections3. Legislative & Policy Update4. Old/New Business
Elections
Policy Update
HMTA Reauthorization
• April Hearing• Highway Bill• May expiration• Lame Duck
Reverse Logistics
• Definition• Proposed Hazard Classes• Hazard Communication• Common Name v. PSN• Inform the driver only?
• Limited Training Requirements
Reverse Logistics
• Commingling Allowed• Incident Reporting Required
Constant Attendance
07/12/2013: FMCSA guidance issuedOctober 2013: ATA alerts PHMSA to
the issue
Wetlines“The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s PHMSA) incident data cannot be used to reliably identify risks from incidents involving collisions with and spills from tank trucks’ bottom lines (“wetlines”).”
Pre-emption Petitions
Type of tank on vehicle May 2011 Definition Proposed NPRM Definition
ATA Proposed Definition
Permanently Attached < 119 gallons
Does not count towards tank
No change No change
Permanently Attached between 119 and 1,000 gallons
Tank vehicle if total capacity 1,000 gallons or more
No change No change
Permanently Attached > 1,000 gallons
Tank vehicle No change No change
Portable < 119 gallons Does not count towards tank
No change No change
Portable between 119 and 1,000 gallons
Tank vehicle if total capacity 1,000 gallons or more
Excludes empty tanks & tanks containing residue*
As NPRM, but also excludes full tanks
Portable > 1,000 gallons Tank vehicle No change No change
Hazmat Safety Permit
FMCSA Proposal:• HMSP applications keep current criteria• FMCSA will use CSA data to monitor HMSP-holders• HMSP carriers with high scores will receive
compliance reviews• Renewals will be based on CSA scores. Insufficient
data means CR every 4 years• Intrastate hazmat carriers must obtain USDOT
numbers.
Other Issues
• Hazmat Endorsement / TWIC Comparability• Residue• Electronic Shipping Papers
Old & New Business
Adjourn
