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HM Certification - Material of Trades

Entry DateAugust 31, 2003
Issue Number03-021-HAZ
NameCapt. Bruce Bugg
AddressUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeHazardous Materials Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

If an inspector begins a hazmat inspection on a vehicle and during the course of the inspection it is determined that the vehicle is being operated under the Materials of Trade exceptions, should this inspection be included as a hazmat inspection for maintaining certification?

Justification or Need

This question was presented during a basic hazmat training session and it was not clear to the instructors if this would continue to be a hazmat inspection. A clarification is requested to address the status of MOT inspections in regard to maintaining HM inspection certification.

Request for Action

Determine the status of MOTs in regard to HM certification and develop inspection aids for an inspector to use to determine if the shipment meets the requirements of the MOT exemption.