· Rules. Georgia has adopted has adopted the federal hazardous materials regulations as they apply to motor carriers, with additional permit requirements for liquid natural gas (LNG), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and certain radioactive materials.
· Administration and enforcement. DPS enforces the hazardous materials transportation regulations in Georgia.
Class 3 (flammable liquid) petroleum products can be transported intrastate in nonspecification cargo tanks of less than 3,500 gallons in capacity and in nonspecification, nonbulk tanks that are permanently mounted to motor vehicles.
Copies of all reports required to be sent to any federal agency, except hazardous materials incident reports, must also be sent to DPS.
LNG, PCBs, and Radioactive Materials PermitsPermits are required for each bulk shipment of LNG, each shipment of PCBs, and each shipment of radioactive materials that:
Restrictions. No permit will be issued authorizing more than 5 travel days in Georgia for these materials. No permit is valid for travel into or through the area bounded by Interstate 285 (Atlanta bypass) unless the vehicle is making a pickup or delivery in this area. The driver must be able to show proof of the pickup or delivery.
Single trip permits. ...
State Requirements
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Checklists | Hazardous Materials Security Checklist for Employers |
Forms | UTC Common Carrier Forms |
Handouts | The Hazardous Materials Table - Student guide |
PowerPoints | The Hazardous Materials Table (DOT, PPT) |