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Operational Policy 4 - Investigations (Initial and Maintenance of Certification Tables)

Entry DateAugust 16, 2024
Issue Number24-054-AIC
NameGreg Venne
AgencyWisconsin State Patrol
Address4822 Madison Yards Way9th FloorMadison, WI, 53705United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone715-492-0699
Email[email protected]
CommitteeAudits and Investigations Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Summary of Issue: The initial certification and maintenance of certification tables for investigations, contained in CVSA Operational Policy 4, imply that all personnel conducting investigations must complete at least two investigations of the Hazardous Materials BASIC, either a full or supplemental review.

Justification or Need

Justification or Need: Jurisdictions have various reasons, including but not limited to, job classification restrictions and certification levels, that prohibit employees from conducting investigations that include the Hazardous Materials (HM) BASIC. When the HM BASIC requires investigation only the jurisdiction’s authorized and HM certified employees are conducting those investigations.

Request for Action

Request for Action: The initial and maintenance certification investigation tables were adopted from FMCSA Certification Policy MC-SE-2022-002. I am asking CVSA to revise the language in the Hazardous Materials section of both investigation tables in CVSA Operational Policy 4, to the language below, to clarify the requirements for Hazardous Materials investigations. Successfully completed either HM supplementals or full comprehensive HM BASIC investigations using the applicable investigation sampling procedures, as required by the employing entity to investigate HM motor carriers.