· Rules. Connecticut has adopted by reference the federal hazardous materials regulations as they apply to hazardous materials motor carriers. Connecticut has additional requirements for the transportation of explosives. However, according to DPS, these requirements are very old and the Department considers hazardous materials motor carriers who are in compliance with the federal hazardous materials regulations to be in compliance with Connecticut requirements. The only exception is the stricter state requirement that blasting caps and explosives not be transported in the same vehicle.
· Administration and enforcement. DMV and DPS administer and enforce the hazardous materials transportation regulations in Connecticut.
Explosives subject to these requirements are divided into 2 classes:
Class A explosives include:
State Requirements
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