What does the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act regulate?

The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) primarily regulates the transport of hazardous materials. This includes the responsibilities and requirements for shippers, carriers, and hazardous materials packaging, ensuring that all hazardous materials being transported are done so safely and in compliance with federal regulations. The act seeks to protect the public, transportation workers, and the environment from the risks posed by hazardous materials during transportation.

This regulation includes comprehensive guidelines on labeling, classification, and packaging of hazardous materials, as well as ensuring that carriers have the proper training and protocols in place. By focusing on transportation, the HMTA plays a vital role in preventing accidents and incidents that could occur while hazardous materials are in transit.

In contrast, other options such as the disposal of hazardous waste, monitoring of chemical spills, and the storage of explosive materials fall under different regulations and acts, which do not pertain to the specific focus on transportation covered by the HMTA.