Ask X3What does 49 CFR 385.401 (Hazardous materials safety permits: Purpose and scope) require?
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Based on 49 CFR 385.401, this regulation establishes the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a safety permit to transport certain hazardous materials. Practically, it means that no motor carrier may transport the hazardous materials listed in § 385.403 without having the required safety permit.
Specifically, 49 CFR 385.401 includes:
* Definitions of terms used within the subpart;
* The list of hazardous materials requiring a safety permit when transported in commerce;
* The specific requirements and procedures a carrier must follow to get and maintain a safety permit; and
* The procedures a motor carrier must use to request an administrative review if a safety permit is denied, suspended, or revoked.