hazardous materials transportation security applicability to agricultural operations

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Why is it Necessary?

Recent Terrorism Incidents:

March 2003, al Qaeda operations chief, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, is captured. Officials said Mohammed and other al Qaeda leaders explored getting operatives to steal tankers to crash them into gas stations.


Why is it Necessary?

Recent Terrorism Incidents:

March 2003, two men in GMC Yukon attempt to hijack a fuel tanker truck in Indiana


Hazmat Transportation EnvironmentThe Department of Transportation (DOT) currently lists approximately 3,000 hazmat descriptions – these materials, if accidentally or intentionally released, can pose risks to public health and safety, property, or the environment

Over 800,000 Shipments DailyOver 800,000 Shipments Daily

3.1 Billion Tons Shipped Annually 3.1 Billion Tons Shipped Annually by All Modesby All Modes

Hazmat Support $446 Billion of Hazmat Support $446 Billion of US Economy AnnuallyUS Economy Annually


Scope of Annual Hazmat Shipments

• Chlorine - 45,000 rail tank-cars • Anhydrous Ammonia

– 45,000 tank-cars– 200,000 tank-trucks

• Gasoline - 18,000,000 tank-trucks• Liquefied Petroleum Gas

– 56,000 rail tank-cars – 2,000,000 tank-trucks

Note: Rail tank-car = 34,000 gals each (approx.)

Highway tank-truck = 5000 - 9000 gals each


Hazmat with Greatest Security Concerns• Explosives• Flammable liquids and gases• Toxic by inhalation liquids and

gases• Poisonous liquids or solids• Infectious substances• Radioactive materials• Hazmat which may be combined

to intensify effects


Regulatory and Other Initiatives

• DOT conducted a comprehensive regulatory review of hazmat regulations

• Examined placarding requirements – Do they diminish security? No

• RSPA initiated rulemakings to enhance the security of hazmat transported in commerce


Hazardous Materials Security Requirements: HM-232• Final Rule published March 25,

2003• Hazmat offerors and transporters

of placarded shipments or a select agent or toxin regulated by the CDC must have a security plans by September 25, 2003

• Security awareness training at the first scheduled recurrent training

• In-depth security training


Summary of HM-232 Requirements

• Security awareness training

• Security plans

• In-depth security training


Agricultural Operations

Section 173.5 of the HMR contains exceptions for farmers when they transport agricultural products between fields of their own farm or to/from their farm


Definitions (49 CFR 171.8)

• Agricultural product means a hazardous material, other than a hazardous waste, whose end use directly supports the production of an agricultural commodity including a fertilizer, pesticide, soil amendment, or fuel. An agricultural product is limited to Class 3, 8, 9, Division 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 6.1, or an ORM-D material

• Farmer means a person engaged in the production or raising of crops, poultry, or livestock


Exceptions for Agricultural Operations• An agricultural product transported

between fields of a farm is excepted from the HMR when:– Transported over local roads– Transported by a farmer who is an intrastate

private motor carrier

• Transportation of an agricultural product to or from a farm is excepted from training and emergency response information requirements when:– Transported by a farmer who is an intrastate

private motor carrier


Exceptions for Agricultural Operations (con’t)

• The exception applies, if the total amount of agricultural products on a single vehicle does not exceed:– 7,300 kg (16,094 lbs.) of ammonium

nitrate fertilizer, Class 5.1, PG III in bulk packaging

– 1900 L (502 gallons) for liquids or gases, or 2300 kg (5,070 lbs.) for solids of any other agricultural product


Applicability of Security Requirements to Agricultural Operations

• Security awareness training– Not Required for Farmers

• Security plans– Agricultural operations that ship

or transport certain hazmat in quantities that require placards must now develop and implement a transportation security plan

• In-depth security training– Not Required for Farmers


Security Plan Requirements – 172.800

• Each person who offers for transportation in commerce or transports in commerce one or more of the HM listed in 172.800(b)(1-7) must develop and implement a security plan by September 25, 2003.

• This includes materials typically used in agricultural operations such as:– Certain explosives– Propane– Anhydrous ammonia– Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer

– Gasoline– Pesticides– Herbicides– Diesel fuel


Required Components of a Security Plan – Part 172.802

• Assessment of possible transportation security threats and appropriate measures to address assessed threats.

• Security plans must include the following elements:– Personnel security– Unauthorized access– En route security


Required Components of a Security Plan (Cont’d)

• Security plans must be in writing

• Copies must be available to employees

• Plans must be revised and updated

• All current copies must be maintained


Security Plans Approved by Other Organizations

• HM-232 permits security plans that conform to regulations or standards issued by other Federal agencies, international organizations, or industry groups, such as:– USDA– EPA– Model plans developed by industry

associations, including voluntary security plans implemented after OKC bombing


Sample Security Plan for Agricultural Operations


Security Plans

• Your plan should be tailored to your operation

• Your plan will not be collected by or kept on file at State or Federal DOT offices

• HMR are enforced by State and Federal DOT


Informational Resources

http://hazmat.dot.gov


Security Information


Products and Publications• Hazmat Transportation

Security Awareness Training Module (CD-ROM)

• 2002 Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Modules on CD-ROM

• DOT Chart 12• How to Use the HMR• Training videos• Standard Information Packet


Order Publications On-line

http://diy.dot.gov/hazmat

http://diy.dot.gov/hazmat

Hazmat Safety Regional ContactsCentral Region

Des Plaines, ILEnforcement: Kevin Boehne

(847) 294-8580HMSAT: Barbara Waller

(847) 294-8589

Eastern Region W. Trenton, NJ

Enforcement: Colleen Abbenhaus(609) 989-2256

HMSAT: Tony Murray(609) 989-2181

Southwest RegionHouston, TX

Enforcement: Billy Hines(713) 774-5429 HMSAT: Vacant

Western RegionOntario, CA Enforcement: Daniel Derwey(909) 937-3279HMSAT: Pat Romero(909) 937-3279 x225

Southern RegionAtlanta, GA

Enforcement: John Heneghan(404) 832-1140

HMSAT: Tay Rucker(404) 832-1145


How Can Your Reach Us?

Hazardous Materials

INFO-LINE1-800-HMR49-22

(1-800-467-4922)Hours of Operation: 9 am – 5 pm EST

E-mail: [email protected]

– Obtain answers to HMR questions

– Request copies of Federal Register, exemptions or training materials

– Report HMR violations

– Fax on Demand

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