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It is submitted that simplification and clarification of the existing regulations are the cornerstones to eliminating or at least moderating some of the criticism of the hazardous materials regulations. If the regulations were easier to interpret and understand, the training required for persons handling hazardous materials could also be simplified and accomplished in a shorter time. Simpler regulations should also enhance compliance, because the persons handling hazardous materials could better understand the regulations. Finally, less complex regulations coupled with more performance-oriented specifications should lead to fewer exemption applications. Although the task is formidable and will not be easily accomplished, the goal of simplified, less complex hazardous materials regulations deserves the support of all persons involved with the transportation of hazardous materials. The time is ripe for concerted action rather than more discussion and studies. (Author)

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. This paper appeared in Transportation Research Special Report No. 197, Transportation of Hazardous Materials: Toward a National Strategy (Volume 2).

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Transportation Research Board Special Report

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Compliance; Exemption; Freight transportation; Hazardous materials; Performance based specifications; Regulations; Specifications; Training

Education and Training; Freight Transportation; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; I81: Accident Statistics

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Sep 30 1983 12:00AM

• A QUESTION OF TRAINING
• APPLICATION OF AUTOMATED DATA BASE TECHNOLOGY TO AN INTENSE REGULATORY CLIMATE
• CIVIL LIABILITY AND SOCIAL REGULATION
• CRIMINAL SANCTIONS AND REGULATING CORPORATE BEHAVIOR IN TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE
• GOVERNMENT ROLE IN FOSTERING INNOVATION
• HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION RISK ASSESSMENT
• HOW-TO-DO-IT REGULATIONS INHIBIT RESEARCH
• PREEMPTION: HOW DO WE DEAL WITH INTERJURISDICTIONAL CONFLICTS WITH LAW?
• PURPOSE AND DIRECTION OF REGULATION (PART 1)
• SEGMENT I--TRAINING CONCEPTS ASSESSED
• SEGMENT II--TECHNICAL TRAINING
• THE PROCESS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATION (PART 2)
• WORKSHOP ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE
• WORKSHOP ON LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPLICATIONS
• WORKSHOP ON REGULATION
• WORKSHOP ON RISK ASSESSMENT
• WORKSHOP ON TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
• WORKSHOP ON TRAINING