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Hazardous Materials Transportation Registration Guide

Certain persons transporting or offering hazardous materials may be subject to PHMSA registration and other hazardous materials requirements. Official portal: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/registration

  1. Identify hazardous materials. Determine the materials, quantities, packaging, and transportation activities involved.
  2. Determine registration requirements. Review the current PHMSA registration requirements and applicable exemptions.
  3. Prepare company information. Gather business, vehicle, activity, and contact information required for registration.
  4. Complete applicable registration. Submit the required PHMSA registration and payment.
  5. Maintain compliance records. Keep registration documents and hazardous-materials compliance records current.
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