A special permit is defined at 49 CFR 171.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of USDOT/PHMSA as follows: Special permit means a document issued by the Associate Administrator, the Associate Administrator’s designee, or as otherwise prescribed in the HMR,…
FAQs Regarding the Special Permits and Exemptions of the PHMSA for Hazardous Materials Transportation
The use of Special Permits (formerly known as Exemptions) in the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the USDOT/PHMSA presents opportunities and challenges for shippers and carriers of hazardous materials. While they provide an opportunity to transport or offer for transportation…
Status of Special Permits of the US DOT for the Transportation of HazMat
A Special Permit is a document which authorizes a person to perform a function that is not currently authorized by the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR). They are allowed when a person can demonstrate that the function can be performed safely…
Special Permits, Exemptions, Approvals and Exceptions to the US DOT Hazardous Material Regulations
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) contain everything you need to know about the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce; or do they? The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the US DOT understands that in some situations a hazardous material…