The Department of Homeland Security is now involved with inspection of DOT HAZMAT training records. Through early March 2013 some licensees have had a DOT HAZMAT inspection that was performed by either the RAM licensing regulatory agency or a HM (Hazardous Material) Safety Specialist, DOT/FAA. The following is excerpted from modifications in Title 49 which is DOT regulations:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Parts 105, 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, and 180
[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0138 (HM-218G)]
RIN 2137-AE78
Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments (RRR)
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT
ACTION: Final rule
SUMMARY: PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to make miscellaneous amendments to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective May 10, 2013.
Voluntary Compliance Date: Voluntary compliance with all amendments is authorized March 11, 2013.
o Update the training recordkeeping requirements in § 172.704 to specify that a hazmat employer must make hazmat employee training records available upon request, at a reasonable time and location, to an authorized official of the Department of Transportation or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).