July 26, 2002—The U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is encouraging shippers, transporters and carriers of hazardous materials to register on the Internet through a system that has been available for two years. RSPA offers an online hazmat registration site called “HAZMAT.”
RSPA said the hazmat registration site is a secure way for businesses to pay the registration fee electronically. The site allows businesses to receive an immediate acknowledgement of payment.
For the registration year 2002-2003, which began July 1, 2002, the hazardous materials registration fees remain $300 for small businesses and $2,000 for all other businesses. Both include a $25 processing fee.
Registration with the department may be accomplished online or by phone, 800/942-6990.
Registration forms may also be mailed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Hazardous Materials Registration, P.O. Box 740188, Atlanta, GA 30374-0188.
