CFR 49-171.1-2013 Transportation. Part171:General information, regulations, and definitions. Section171.1:Applicability of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to persons and functions.
Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulations for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials in commerce, as the Secretary considers appropriate. The Secretary is authorized to apply these regulations to persons who transport hazardous materials in commerce. In addition, the law authorizes the Secretary to apply these regulations to persons who cause hazardous materials to be transported in commerce.
CFR 49-171.1-2013 history
2013CFR 49-171.1-2013 Transportation. Part171:General information, regulations, and definitions. Section171.1:Applicability of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to persons and functions.