Department of Transporation Regulations

[MikeVV]

Are the Department of Transportaion Regulations regarding the shipment of explosives available on the web? How about military specifications? The National Fire Protection Association and DOT have guidelines for emergency responders for dealing with accidents involving explosives - are these guidelines available on the web?

 

[Domer]

Although I deal mostly with DOT reg for the marine industry, I might be able to point you in a direction for a response. DOT regulates interstate commerce and those little diamond shaped placards you see on all trucks distinguishes the type of hazardous material being moved. I believe in New York explosives are regulated to the tunnels going into town as compared to the bridges or the other way round. The point being permits are required and by that also explain the routes available. Probably depends on the amount also. As for the emergency response info, check out EPA also concerning HAZMAT and HAZWHOPER info. Incidently the DOT does publish a small book explaining how to read the Placards and the procedure for approaching an accident containing all kinds of hazardous material. Explosives being one type of problem. Courses are held around the country for people to get certified in handling various materials. My certifications refer to 49 CFR part 172 and 29 CFR part 1910. To find all CFR's ( government regs), try the government printing office on the web and then select the CFR you are interested in. I think you'll probably want something easier than going thru all those regs but that's where they are. <br>
Gary H. Schrickel C/E<br>
Lamoka@msn.com

 

[MikeVV]

Domer - thanks for your reply - I've had "beginner" HAZWOPER training and we received the DOT classification handbook that you describe. I will take a few hours and surf the federal register looking at 49 CFR - it's pretty intensive but does constitute the real deal &lt;grin&gt;.