When is a hazmat security plan required under 49 CFR 172.802?

Short answer

A hazmat security plan is required under 49 CFR 172.802 for shipments of hazardous materials listed in 172.800, including site-specific or location-specific risks associated with facilities at which the hazardous materials are prepared for transportation, stored, or unloaded incidental to movement.

The rule says

"The security plan must include an assessment of transportation security risks for shipments of the hazardous materials listed in 172.800, including site-specific or location-specific risks associated with facilities at which the hazardous materials listed in 172.800 are prepared for transportation, stored, or unloaded incidental to movement, and appropriate measures to address the assessed risks." (49 CFR 172.802(a))

In plain English

The hazmat security plan requirement under 49 CFR 172.802 is triggered by the type of hazardous materials being transported, specifically those listed in 172.800. This includes materials like explosives, poisonous by inhalation materials, and radioactive materials. The plan must assess the security risks associated with these materials and include measures to mitigate those risks, such as personnel security, unauthorized access controls, and en route security measures.

What to do

• Identify the hazardous materials being transported to determine if they are listed in 172.800.
• Develop a security plan that includes an assessment of transportation security risks and measures to address those risks.
• Ensure the security plan is in writing and retained for as long as it remains in effect.
• Review and revise the security plan at least annually to reflect changing circumstances.