49 CFR Chapter 1 Parts 171-180

Question 1

What part of the CFR deals with Hazardous Materials regulations?

Answer 1

49 CFR parts 171-180

Question 2

What is the civil penalty for bot being in compliance of federal hazardous material transportation law?

Answer 2

• not more that $78,376 for each violation
• max civil penalty is $182,877 if the violation results in death, serious illness or severe injury or substantial destruction of property.
• no minimum civil penalty, except for civil penalty of $471 for a violation relating to training.

Question 3

49 USC 5124: Federal law specifies penalties up to $_______ fine for an individual and $_______ for a company and ____ years imprisonment for the willful discharge of hazardous waste at other than designated facilities.

Answer 3

$250,000
$500,000
5 years

Question 4

How long do you have to contact the NRC after a hazardous material incident occurs?

Answer 4

As soon as practicable, but no later than 12 hours

Question 5

What is the Hazardous Materials Incident Report form number?

Answer 5

DOT Form F 5800.1

Question 6

How long does a person have to submit a Hazardous Materials Incident Report?

Answer 6

Within 30 days of discovery of the incident

Question 7

What is large bulk quantity for solids?

Answer 7

6,614 or greater

Question 8

What is large bulk quantity for liquids or gases?

Answer 8

792 gallons or more

Question 9

What are three main security risks for transportation of hazardous material that the Hazmat security plan must address?

Answer 9

1. Personnel Security
2. Unauthorized access
3. En route security